Aargh is this a migraine??

[kitbite]

I've had a cracking headache all day, downone side of my head. It's making my eye really water on that side and usual painkillers aren't touching it. A lie down earlier helped but now it's back, and although I haven't been anywhere near actually being sick I did feel a bit queasy earlier and have had a bit of an upset tum this evening but I wondered if that was because I'd been taking painkillers all day. Does this sound anything like a migraine? Could that be what it is? I've had it once before I think, and it lasted about a day and a half. Off to try to sleep, thanks in advance for any thoughts
uurgh

[kitbite]

Urgh still got it this morning, bumping in case anyone can advise? Thanks all

[inveteratenamechanger]

Yes sounds like a migraine - poor you. Can you get somebody to go to Boots and get your some Immigran Recovery? That is the only thing that works for me.

[SanctimoniousTeeTotalPrig]

DH suffers terrible migraines and tried all sorts of pills until somebody recommended soluble aspirin to him. Hold each mouthful in your mouth for a few minutes and it will absorb through your cheeks and go straight to it. Sounds silly, but true and dh has knock you out, vomit a lot, crippling pain migraines. Well-timed aspirin is amazing.

Also heard that something fatty and flat coke is good for a migraine which it does sound like you are suffering from.

[alypaly]

if its affecting your eye ,have a look at trigeminal neuralgia as this is dreadfully painful and can cause pain around the eye too.

try a nice bath and put your head under the water to relax your neck and see if that helps,it used to help me when i used to get migraine or alternate warm and ice cold flannels on your forehead

[MrsJiggle86]

Everyone's migraines are different, my grandad was convinced nobody can get a headache with a migraine, he just had the bad eyes, my migraines make my eyes blur, i go numb, have a severe headache for days and vomit, alot! My mum had them at my age and was sent to hospital for a week as the doctors thought she had had a brain haemorrage, ??? spelling, hope you feel better soon

[kitbite]

Been lying down nearly all day and just up now! Thanks so much for all the replies, quite relieved to know it does sound like a migraine, of course I was imagining all sorts...
I'm off to arm myself with all of your suggestions in case it happens again, for the moment it seems to be going thank goodness. Yes I did feel a bit "off" beforehand, maybe that's the clue to watch for in case there's a next time. Thanks for all your help x

[kitbite]

Thanks Jajas, you're absolutely right I do feel sort of pathetic today, glad to know I'm not going mad!