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Rugby, UK

I am suffering on a daily basis with bad headaches which I also feel nauseous is this fibro related ? Really struggling to cope

November 5, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that daily headaches with nausea are common in fibromyalgia, with many experiencing a combination of tension... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that daily headaches with nausea are common in fibromyalgia, with many experiencing a combination of tension headaches and migraines that range from manageable to completely debilitating. Several members shared medications that have helped them, including Imitrex (sumatriptan), triptans with anti-nausea drugs like Reglan, nortriptyline, and gabapentin, though many noted frustrating side effects, insurance limits on pill counts, and the challenge of finding the right combination through trial and error. A recurring theme was the importance of identifying triggers like gluten, sugar-free products, and strong smells, using practical coping strategies such as dark rooms and cold compresses, and advocating with doctors for proper diagnosis and treatment plans that address both the headaches and nausea together.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have found a prescription medicine called imitrex to help me the most, although there are probably many more that people use on this site. Unfortunately my insurance only pays for 9 pills a month but after elimination sugar free drinks and food they have subsided greatly.

November 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My neurologist also has prescribed me an anti nausea med, reglan,and that w the imitrex really help. I've also been on a small dose of decadron if the headache persists after the 1st imitrex. I found that very helpful. I've had the Botox injections but after 2 sets of them I didn't feel they were helping that much and stopped.
I've also been on gabapentin and lyrica but had bad side effects w them.
You have to find the combo that word best for u!!
Good luck

November 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was getting migraines and have been getting nauseated for quite some time. Nothing worked. Weird thing was for me a lot of the times I would get nauseous first and then get the migraine. Might have been a sign that my migraine was coming, who knows. I went Gluten Free and a lot less sugar and I don't get the migraines anymore. Still get a little nauseous now and then but not been too bad either. Hope you can find some relief. (HUGS)

November 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Imitrex and sumatriptan are the same drug- hope that helps

November 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I have always suffered with headaches and migraines as well as other pain. I have had fibromyalgia for 20 years and at the onset of my illness I used to carry a plastic bag around with me because I felt constantly sick. I recently had a ct scan to make sure the headaches are not being caused by anything more sinister but I am still waiting for the results 4 weeks later. The NHS has become diabolocal it really has turned into a joke!

November 5, 2016

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