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“A migraine is a headache that comes in episodes that are moderate to severe in pain. They cause disability, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and a throbbing pressure,” says headache specialist Dr. Merle Diamond.

According to the National Headache Foundation, 20 percent of kids ages 5 to 17 have recurring headaches and one-fourth of those suffer disabling migraines. Stress, lack of sleep, eye strain or even hunger can trigger a nasty tension headache. These are more common than migraines but won’t ruin your day.

If your headache is so unbearable you can’t function, see your doc. She can provide preventive treatments for your migraines. You can also log on to headaches.org for lots of great info.

BY JIAE K. ON 9/6/2009 7:00:00 AM 31 COMMENTS

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MOD okay, sorry. I was just curious... I heard someone at my school say that they had it or something. But if it's really that bad, maybe they were lying... Anyways, thank you!

magzy4 on 3/10/2010 8:46:48 PM

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Hey girl,

That's not really the kind of topic that we address here. It might be a good question for a parent, doctor, or another adult you trust. They can adress any concerns you have.

Marie H.

magzy4 on 3/10/2010 8:30:17 PM

I had a migraine that lasted for three days Freshman year.

sixteengirl93 on 12/19/2009 4:41:47 PM

My mom used to get those all the time.
Had to take medication, she stopped having them awhile back though.
I don't think I've ever had one.

[xganzxalleinx] on 12/12/2009 12:59:30 AM

MOD MOD MOD i have one of the worst headaches i have every had in my life right now. it's not a migraine, it's a tension headache. i get them a lot. how do i make them go away? thanks for the help!

Hey girly, put an ice pack or cold rag on your forehead, a hot moist rag might work too. Try massaging the ears, ear lobes, neck and the part of your eye underneath your eyebrow. Breathing deeply helps too. Hope this helps, Feel Better!

Lynae P.

softballx10 on 12/2/2009 6:09:32 PM

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Hi,
I am mad. My BFF is super skinny and everytime we do a sleepover we pig out. She never gains a pound or a pimple! However, when I eat sweets I gain weight and occasionaly a breakout! Uggh! It isn't fair!
-Kayla

Hey babe,

I know how you feel. I have a friend like that too. But it's not her fault, it's just the way her metabolism works. If it helps, the two of you will probably even out as you get older.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

askme923 on 10/28/2009 4:36:33 PM

ugh I get migranes a lot. they usually start with a bad day at school, and a loud bus ride home. then as I'm on my laptop doing my homework my vision gets blurry and spotted. then I get a sharp pain like someone is pressing their finger up against just behind my left ear. I hate getting them.

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LoveLikeWinter on 10/10/2009 1:16:24 PM

when ever i get headaches its like in the kinda lower back of my head. lol i dont like getting them but i barely do. so yay

cutefusian00 on 10/9/2009 12:03:42 AM

Ya, get migranes ALL the time but i never ever throw up. Is that wierd? i see spots, get this really sharp pain and then my head starts hurting, then for a while every once in a while i get a really sharp pain. Is it wierd that i dont feel other symptons?

rylee1313 on 10/4/2009 5:25:06 PM

rylee1313 on 10/4/2009 5:24:36 PM

Ooooh!! I had one once!! I saw spots, then I threw up. I only had it once. I hate migrains!

spotsdots8 on 10/2/2009 8:31:56 PM

I had a migrain once it was off and on for about a week! I ahd to go to the doctors and get medicine because of the amount of pan i was in. I couldn't think straight, vomited,got dizzy, and felt really bad. I flunked a math test and had to retake it after i had gotten over my migrain

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Club Beauty on 9/22/2009 7:26:08 PM

havent had any migranes bt i have had headaches

chocolatelover13 on 9/19/2009 7:51:14 AM

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i dont eat very much fruit and i eat heaps of sweets. im not fat but am i still very unhealthy?

Hey girl, It doesn't necessarily mean youre unhealthy but I would try to get some of those sweets out of your diet. I have such a sweet tooth but sometimes when I'm craving white chocolate I go for a nectarine instead. Try some fruits and see which ones are your faves. It's def a healthy choice. Best, Miliana

Miliana B.

aussie1300 on 9/13/2009 4:26:02 AM

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i've been getting a lot of headaches lately and i don't know why. any ideas? xoxo kacey

You might not be getting enough sleep, staying up too late, spending too much time in front of the tv or computer, or any number of reasons. Try to keep from straining your eyes too much and also get to bed at a good hour (but also try not to sleep in too late) xoxo kerra

Kerra S.

softballstar9 on 9/12/2009 8:58:48 PM

I havent had that many migraines, but headaches I get sometimes.

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SportyGal on 9/11/2009 8:22:09 AM

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I get serious migraines, and I know its because I don't my wear glasses. I tried talking to my mom but she said I can't get contacts because she wasted $300 on prescription glasses I never wear. I dont because i already look horrible I just can't stand to be teased about glasses, too!
I'm saving up for contacts but I hear they can get pricey and we recently lost our insurance because my mom lost her job. What can I do?

Hey girl, sorry to hear about your mom. I was in your same sitch a while ago. Contacts are great, but there's no reason to sweat glasses -- actually, they're kind of stylish. The most important thing you can do is wear 'em. I know they may take away from your style at first, but no one should make fun of someone if they have vision problems. My suggestion, though? Find a way to rock 'em for now. And next time you go to your eye doctor, just ask to get contacts. Just wait, girlie, and be happy you have glasses. Not everyone with vision probs does.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

RachelWazHere on 9/10/2009 5:35:04 PM

Hmmm Mod Please!!!!!!! I have a pimple. It's pretty noticable. What can I do to make it go away????Istart school on the ninth and I don't want thatr to be what everybody notices, rather than my ownself. P.S. I tried ice and it just made the skin around dry. And I'm using a cream that dries it out but it's not working it seems like.

Hey girlie! It sounds like you're doing all you can; drink lots of water over the next few days! It should go down soon!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

nerdykitty97 on 9/7/2009 11:38:29 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD i get migraines quite alot is there any way you can make them less painfull ?? MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!

Hey girl,

I used to get migraines about every other week and it was really painful! The trick is to take meds for it as SOON as you notice it starting. Also, see a doctor and he might be able to prescribe you a special medication for your migraines. Good Luck, feel better!

Megan P.

Megan P.

lollypop09 on 9/7/2009 9:22:17 AM

one of my besties get these alott! They sound painful if i dont get enough sleep this happens and my eye twitcheesss... Sorry for the people who get these reguraly !

Maddyrox92 on 9/6/2009 8:16:55 PM

Thank you MODS for answering all my q's
really appreciate it!
thnx again!

dina22464 on 9/6/2009 5:59:59 PM

MOD!~ i get the worst headaches. i feel lousy, awful, and it hurts to look at really anything. All my friends can tell cuase i don't talk nearly as much when i get them! sometimes they affect all of my head, and others it switches from one side to another. people started to think that i LIKED taking tylenol, that's how often i got them! my eyesight is also kind of bad(i have an astigmatism that's too small to be fixed)-do you think these are migraines or from my eyesight?
thnx!

They might be. You should probably go to the doctor to see if there's anything you can do to stop them from happening. Good luck! Kristen

Kristen Y.

dina22464 on 9/6/2009 5:49:01 PM

i get the worst headaches. i feel lousy, awful, and it hurts to look at really anything. All my friends can tell cuase i don't talk nearly as much when i get them! sometimes they affect all of my head, and others it switches from one side to another. people started to think that i LIKED taking tylenol, that's how often i got them! my eyesight is also kind of bad(i have an astigmatism that's too small to be fixed)-do you think these are migraines ot from my eyesight?
thnx!

dina22464 on 9/6/2009 5:40:28 PM

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based on what i said before, do you think these are migraines?
Or is it due to my eyesight?

I don't know what you said before, but if you're getting migraines one reason may be that your eyesight is not good enough and you're straining your eyes to see things that are too fuzzy. I suggest you try to get stronger glasses or if you don't have any, you should go to the eye doctor to have your eyes checked. Best, Kristen

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musicrox on 9/6/2009 5:15:35 PM

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I have troubles sleeping and I dont kmow why. I am 12 and get 8 hours of sleep. I dont think thats enough sleeping-hours but I cant fall back to sleep. I am very sensitive to light and I have asked my mom to get a curtain to put over my windows but she doesnt buy them for me. PLEASE HELP!! Thanks!

Hey girl,

Believe it or not, 8 hours is a good number, according to docs. But if you feel like you'd like more sleep, then try talking to your mom and explaining it to her. Sweet dreams!

Best,

Miliana

Miliana B.

fatkelsey on 9/6/2009 11:11:29 AM

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i get the worst headaches. i feel lousy, awful, and it hurts to look at really anything. All my friends can tell cuase i don't talk nearly as much when i get them! sometimes they affect all of my head, and others it switches from one side to another. people started to think that i LIKED taking tylenol, that's how often i got them! my eyesight is also kind of bad(i have an astigmatism that's too small to be fixed!)
any suggestions!

Hey girl,

I'm so sorry to hear that. Def go see a doctor ASAP and talk to your 'rents about it. Hope it goes well!!!

Best,

Miliana

Miliana B.

dina22464 on 9/6/2009 11:03:09 AM

2 nd comment?
wow

dina22464 on 9/6/2009 10:57:21 AM

mod,
i get nasty headaches in the top-front of my forehead and they don't go away unless i go to sleep. and that's not practical during school. tylenol doesn't do anything for them, only make the slight nausea worse. what can i do to stop them?

Hey girl,

I'm so sorry to hear that. If sleeping helps, then you prob have some stress and need a break. For now, just try taking some time for yourself to relax after school. If they persist, you should def talk to a parent or doctor and see what they suggest. Hope this works out!

Best,

Miliana

Miliana B.

mj x3 on 9/6/2009 10:28:13 AM

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