I think Dd has a migraine; she expects me to fix it!!

[KatyMac]

She is 100 miles away staying with a friend; she's got a bad headache, has been sick and can't stand up

She has taken a 400 Ibuprofen at 8pm & has no paracetamol in the house - I've suggested a dark room, water to sip and a damp cloth

Is there anything else I can/should do? I don't really want to drive down there right now - but I also don't want to seem unsympathetic; out of hours GP seems a bit drastic/uneccessary but I'm not sure

I wish she didn't think I can fix everything

Does she have a history of migraine?
If not, I'd be getting her to call 111 for advice.

No - never really has a headache unless she has a temperature

Hmm I'll suggest it

Can the friend not go out for paracetamol?

They are both 17 & non drivers & apparently there isn't anywhere open

I feel a bit useless atm & she cried at me

Ice pack on head or back of neck can help a little or at least distract.

If there's any vics or menthol drops ther pe I find steaming for few minutes has a tiny bit of relief.

If friend has any travel bands can help with feeling sick

Hope it passes soon migraines are the pits.

Thanks - I'll pass those tips on

If this is the first one she's had then I'd go and be with her. I still want my mum now when I have one and I'm ancient older than your Dd.

I once went to the OOO medical service with a migraine that had gone on for 48 hours and was given morphine.

So it's not outside the bounds of possibility.

(That was when we weren't living in the UK so the actual treatment might not be standard here but the "this is the worst headache of my life and I can't stand and it's been going on for 2 days" was clearly an emergency)

ice pack in a clean tea towel, held to back of neck, or forehead. If no ice available, a flannel soaked in cold water & wrung out. Keep it on a saucer, keep re-folding it to make sure it doesn't get too warm against the skin.

Lay down. Soft pillow. If it makes the headache worse (pressure on head) lie in a semi-sitting position on the bed, supported by cushions. Minimal lighting & no noise if possible. Small sips of water to drink. Probably get a bucket or empty wastepaper bin in case she's sick.

Has she taken anything/any other symptoms today? Could this be something else? Can you go through the online NHS symptom checker thing for them, or can they?

There are other illnesses which can manifest with headaches, vomiting and balance problems. I think she needs to have someone with her to watch her.
Does she have a temperature today?

I've taken a tablet (earlier) so I shouldn't drive - I'll keep giving her the 111 advise & the cold wet cloth stuff

She's been dancing all day & is reasonably fit - but complained her hayfever had started & she sneezed a few times

I wish I didn't worry chances are she will sleep & I will worry all night

Thanks everyone

I agree she'll sleep- I didn't intend to make you feel guilty.

OP I just wanted to say that instead of an ice pack, she might prefer a warm damp flannel. Ice packs hurt my head when I have a migraine, everyone is different, so it's worth suggesting that too.

She has just tetxted to say she is fine, I think I might gether to see the GP when she gets back - to create a plan of action in case it happens again

Or is that over reacting?

And now she tells that most of the students on the course yesterday had a bad headache at some point - so it's probably a bug I guess

I'm so glad she is feeling better today

Thanks - I was such a worrywort!!