wis2323sh
01-09-2001, 06:09 PM
My Eleven year old and 17 year old are both complaining of severe headaches, to the point that they sometimes throw up. This is happening aleast 3 times a week. They have CAT scans and MRIs. These test show nothing wrong. Could tension and or depression be the cause? Has anyone dealth with something like this before? They also sleep the whole day. They both seem to be getting along with their peers. Grades are starting to suffer because of the school missed.
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Shel
01-10-2001, 02:12 PM
Sounds similar to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do you have a detector in your house?
wis2323sh
01-10-2001, 09:48 PM
Originally posted by Shel:
Sounds similar to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do you have a detector in your house?
Thanks for your reply. Yes we do have a carbon monoxide detector.
Sounds similar to Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do you have a detector in your house?
Thanks for your reply. Yes we do have a carbon monoxide detector.
~mandy~
01-14-2001, 08:03 AM
Just because you have a detector doesn't mean it's working right. I've seen shows where they test them and a lot of them either didn't work or didn't work properly (ie went off when the levels were way too high). Do they get headaches anywhere but at your house? they could be suffering from migranes. But you should get your house checked out, call your fire department and see if they'll come and check out your house, and check your detector and other things for you. I know the fire department will do that sort of thing here, but if they don't do that in your area then they should know who will do that for you.
wis2323sh
01-14-2001, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by ~mandy~:
Just because you have a detector doesn't mean it's working right. I've seen shows where they test them and a lot of them either didn't work or didn't work properly (ie went off when the levels were way too high). Do they get headaches anywhere but at your house? they could be suffering from migranes. But you should get your house checked out, call your fire department and see if they'll come and check out your house, and check your detector and other things for you. I know the fire department will do that sort of thing here, but if they don't do that in your area then they should know who will do that for you.
Thanks, I will look into it.
Just because you have a detector doesn't mean it's working right. I've seen shows where they test them and a lot of them either didn't work or didn't work properly (ie went off when the levels were way too high). Do they get headaches anywhere but at your house? they could be suffering from migranes. But you should get your house checked out, call your fire department and see if they'll come and check out your house, and check your detector and other things for you. I know the fire department will do that sort of thing here, but if they don't do that in your area then they should know who will do that for you.
Thanks, I will look into it.
wis2323sh
01-24-2001, 08:26 AM
Yes, I will try to keep you updated. I will start to look at all the different things that you listed and start to change their diet. Thanks again. God Bless.
magda25
02-22-2001, 12:56 PM
hi...
i hardly think it is the carbon monoxide- nothing against the people who suggested it- if it was carbon monoxide poisoning you would be getting the headache as well, and anyone who is in the house, it affects EVERONE, not just kids.
Now, you said that your kids sleep a LOT.
My neurologist told me that sleeping too much can trigger migrane-like headaches. I used to sleep 10 hours at night and take naps during the day with my toddler, and i couldn't figure out why on earth i have such bad headaches. The day i started to sleep less my headaches were less severe and less frequent. Also look into their diet. Are they eating enough fiber. Fiber is not only good for the gastrointestinal track but for the whole body. Dairy products also might contribute to headaches. If nothing else helps ask your doctor if Propranolol would be a good idea for your kids. I have suffered from severe headaches for 6 years and up until last month when my doctor prescribed Propanolol for me i havn't had such a bad headache since. Propanolol is normally prescribed for patients with high blood pressure, but recently they discovered that it also helps with migranes. I hope any info i have given will be helpfull, i know how it is to be throwing up and not being functional because of a headache..
good luck
i hardly think it is the carbon monoxide- nothing against the people who suggested it- if it was carbon monoxide poisoning you would be getting the headache as well, and anyone who is in the house, it affects EVERONE, not just kids.
Now, you said that your kids sleep a LOT.
My neurologist told me that sleeping too much can trigger migrane-like headaches. I used to sleep 10 hours at night and take naps during the day with my toddler, and i couldn't figure out why on earth i have such bad headaches. The day i started to sleep less my headaches were less severe and less frequent. Also look into their diet. Are they eating enough fiber. Fiber is not only good for the gastrointestinal track but for the whole body. Dairy products also might contribute to headaches. If nothing else helps ask your doctor if Propranolol would be a good idea for your kids. I have suffered from severe headaches for 6 years and up until last month when my doctor prescribed Propanolol for me i havn't had such a bad headache since. Propanolol is normally prescribed for patients with high blood pressure, but recently they discovered that it also helps with migranes. I hope any info i have given will be helpfull, i know how it is to be throwing up and not being functional because of a headache..
good luck
Cutebeagle2
03-09-2001, 09:36 PM
Like the other board member mentioned perhaps
you should look at their diet. If symptoms
persist get some blood work done then they
can determine how much sugar is in the blood.
In various foods today their is a lot of sugar content and over a period of a day the sugar intake can add up. Soda's have a lot of
sugar, they say diet pop is much better for
you.Eat more fruit and vegetables and perhaps
buy a juicer it will be better for you and your family in the long run.
you should look at their diet. If symptoms
persist get some blood work done then they
can determine how much sugar is in the blood.
In various foods today their is a lot of sugar content and over a period of a day the sugar intake can add up. Soda's have a lot of
sugar, they say diet pop is much better for
you.Eat more fruit and vegetables and perhaps
buy a juicer it will be better for you and your family in the long run.
wis2323sh
03-09-2001, 11:30 PM
Thanks everyone I have been trying to adjust their diet. They seem to be getting better. We have increased fruits, and really cut down on soda.