Help

I am a 32 year old who has experienced, until now, pretty typical migraines with aura. Typically pop up every six months or so, with some pretty obvious light triggers.

about a month ago, I had a run of the mill aural migraine. Thought nothing of it. Then two weeks later, I had another one. And then another. At this point, I am up to five migraines in a month. I went to my GP as well as a neurologist, both of who have chalked this up to sleep deprivation and stress.

I have a 16 week old baby that HATES sleeping and whose arrival was very, very traumatic (NICU, etc) . This has been the most stressful, sleepless time of my life, without question.

My questions is as to whether you guys think this could really be responsible for such a big increase in migraines.

The neuro said that in his experience, sleep is the single biggest factor affecting migraines. He also did a full exam, labs, and checked for intracranial pressure, which he said was all totally normal. Of course, there is a hypochondriac side of me that is sure this is a sign of something serious (e.g., brain problems). The neuro said this is classic migraine/aura presentation, and that if it was something serious, there would be other symptoms and the painwould be worsening and constant.

Thoughts? I am freaking out here.

Yes I agree! Stress and sleep depravation certainly will bring on a string on migraine pain.

I have trigeminal neuralgia and when that kicks in there is no sleep unless I take something. Than in turn lights up the migraines.

Try, exercise to releave some of the stress, or at least some walking even if it is at night. If you meditate I suggest you do some or learn how this is very helpful and not difficult to learn.

Stay away from sugars and high carbs, caffine chocolate. Spinach is great of lowering migraines (raw in salads or sandwiches) Push the water, lots of water.

I hope this helps.
Peace
Trina