Migraines are very common in our age group, and more so in females. I have had them since my early 30's and see Dr's at the Jefferson headache center. There's lots out there to help treat headaches.
Don't suffer, go see a neurologist.
Also try alternative therapies like massage/chiropractic's/accupuncture. These are helpful but not a substitute for the care of a good doctor for your headaches.
I'm pretty sure that multiple myeloma some how impacts someone who has a low threshold for headaches. Every thing that impacts my body has some effect on my headaches. But, now i have a toolbox full of things i can do to prevent them or treat them when they come.
Feeling your pain, cuz i have one now too.
Kate
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mrsv118 - Name: Kate
- Who do you know with myeloma?: ME
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 7/19/12
- Age at diagnosis: 48
Re: Headaches & thyroid problems -- any connection to multip
I've tried everything for headaches -- all of the prophylactics (some don't work at all for me, others work for a time then stop); all of the normal treatments; and many of the alternative therapies, including acupuncture and botox injections. Of all, the botox injections seem to be having the most effect, but I have to get them every 3 months like clockwork or I end up in a bad way again. Invariably, I end up in an ER requiring treatment and rehydration at least 4-8 times a year. Not a lot of fun. Recently I added trigeminal neuralgia headaches to my migraines and tension headaches. UGH!
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MissMolly - Who do you know with myeloma?: Self; Grandfather died from multiple myeloma
- When were you/they diagnosed?: April 2011 MGUS; July 2012 SMM
- Age at diagnosis: 49
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