To go to a&e considering the circumstances

[Ffswhatnoww]

My 13 year old son has been suffering a massive headache since around 3pm yesterday. He’s lay in a dark room with a flannel on his head. Every time he gets up he vomits.

He was up some of last night crying it was so bad. He usually has quite a high pain tolerance. He has suffered headaches and vomiting before although not to the extent he cries usually he just needs a lie down.

Genuinely worried

Keep a diary to try and find triggers if it happens again. I had my first migraine at 15 and never had another until I was 38 - I had a period of ill health where I was getting maybe one a month, I managed to pinpoint some triggers then. Now I have them less frequently, possibly because I am back to full health and possibly because for the past 4 years I have avoided my 'triggers'

Also, don't underestimate the power of staying properly hydrated. It makes a huge difference.

You could definitely call the GP - they should still be doing phone appointments and will advise if A&E is needed. Good luck

I take 400mg magnesium daily as well as vitamin d. I also drink more than 2 litres of water a day. I use the calm app for meditation and keep active but don't overdo exercise. He could try these things to start as they help but don't harm. Vitamin b2 is also recommended.

There are loads of preventive medicines for migraine but they need to be prescribed.

For me and my son who's suffered since he was 6, what really works is

1. routine, routine, routine
   Get up and go to bed at the same time everyday, including weekends, holidays and lockdowns!
   Eat at the same time everyday. If i skip meals or eat late then almost guaranteed migraine the next day

2. identify your triggers and try to avoid them. We are both triggered by stress and lack of sleep. Stress can also be due to emotional upheaval. DS had a migraine this week due to upset and confusion about the lockdown (he's 8).

Foods can trigger, as can the weather and hormones.

Yes to staying hydrated and keeping blood sugars level.

Next time maybe try dissolvable tablets that work even if he's vomiting.

Suppositories are tricky at his age. But amazing.

You could definitely call the GP - they should still be doing phone appointments and will advise if A&E is needed. Good luck

You could definitely RTFT - it has lots of information and will advise if your post is relevant.

Bloody hell Playthestation bit harsh! Have you got Lockdown Fever?

Another vote for Migraleve (I have mine with PepsiMax). Hope your lad is soon 100%

Oh!!

Sorry I was just having a bit of a giggle really.

Definitely mean to be harsh

I guess the time really doesn't come across

I'm so sorry

*didn't mean to be harsh

Tone doesn't come across.

I'll get my coat.....

Lol playstation. You sound like me.

Do not go to A&E. Call the doctors straight away, they will advise you further.

@playthestation it didn’t read as very harsh to me! Lots of good advice already on the thread

Has anyone suggested calling the GP?
I find the only thing that helps mine is sleeping in a cool dark room.
Usually caused by low blood sugar, lack of sleep, change in air pressure or chemicals in the air.
Like air fresheners or blue smoke from a car.
Hope he is feeling better today

@Ffswhatnoww just wanted to come on to say be open minded to the whole 'migraine' thing.
As I mentioned before eldest DS had a horrible virus which caused a blinding headache and vomiting.

Now I've been up all night with middle DS who has a blinding headache and vomiting.

There's definitely a certain type of virus doing the rounds.

It sounds like your DS had the same.