Stacey615 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I am trying to figure out what has helped people. I drink lots of water. I exercise as tolerated. Last week I started drinking 1 powerade a day to see if that will help, my migraines were so bad. The migraines have been horrible when it's below 60 and rainy. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 On days I feel particularly badly I find that drinking coconut water helps me. It's expensive so I don't drink it every day. But I find it more effective than water or Gatorade type drinks. Adding more salt to my food helps as well. I also try to keep moving as much as possible. Lying down too much tends to only make things worse, for me, as poorly as I may feel upright at times. You may want to search for "migraines" on the site, or post a specific question separately about migraines. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelloz Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 It is nice that you can drink Gatorade. I think the artificial flavors trigger my migraines. I am going to try again because the sports drinks do make my body feel better. With weather changes I find just staying hydrated can help my migraines a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffRockChick Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Whole milk is an excellent electrolyte drink. I can't manage Gatorade most days. It's not just sickeningly sweet, it has a bit of bitter taste too. Yuck. Sleep is a big deal for me, as is waking up calmly and quietly without an alarm (or loud children, in my case). I take magnesium and melatonin at night. Staying active however possible is important for me. Maybe I can't walk, but I can crawl to get around the house. I can do exercise on the floor. Horizontal exercise was very beneficial for me - I use a recumbent elliptical machine and seated stepper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffRockChick Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Another thing that helps me is a mindset that symptoms are uncomfortable, but not dangerous. Before diagnosis I'd have symptoms and be "done" for the rest of the day. Now, if I'm not having presyncope, I just keep going. If I have presyncope I lie down, but only until my heart rate returns to normal and then off I go again. This mindset and activity pattern have been huge to keep fatigue and nausea at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey615 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 10:22 AM, angelloz said: It is nice that you can drink Gatorade. I think the artificial flavors trigger my migraines. I am going to try again because the sports drinks do make my body feel better. With weather changes I find just staying hydrated can help my migraines a bit. I may have to watch that I didn't think about the artificial flavors. Thanks for pointing that out. Should find something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey615 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 9:37 AM, MomtoGiuliana said: On days I feel particularly badly I find that drinking coconut water helps me. It's expensive so I don't drink it every day. But I find it more effective than water or Gatorade type drinks. Adding more salt to my food helps as well. I also try to keep moving as much as possible. Lying down too much tends to only make things worse, for me, as poorly as I may feel upright at times. You may want to search for "migraines" on the site, or post a specific question separately about migraines. Welcome to the forum! I may try the coconut water, not a big fan but probably better for me than Gatorade. Yes I am the same if i lay down to much u just feel even more yucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffRockChick Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 My sister lives in high desert climate, where hydration is a big deal! She makes homemade electrolyte drinks. She uses a recipe she found online. I know it has potassium, magnesium and calcium in it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtpixie Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 You can also make your own Gatorade at home. 4 cups filtered water, 2 lemons juiced and 1 lime juiced, 1 large teaspoon on salt (celtic or himalyian salt better), 1 Tablespoon on honey (raw or organic not from bees given sugar if possible). Blend and drink...store in container and good for up to one week or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayAtHomeMom Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I like the vitamin water better than gatorade. But I usually just stick to tons of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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