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Unexplained Nausea, Facial Flushing, And Fatigue. What It Can Be ?

My son was diagnosed with abdominal migraines years ago that were controlled with cyproheptadine (an antihistamine). His symptoms were nausea , facial flushing, and occaisonally fatigue and leg cramps. These symptoms have worsened to the point of happening EVERY NIGHT. He s on cypro still (max dose), acid reflux meds, AND an anti anxiety drug because I keep being told migraines don t happen every day. But nothing is helping him. He is miserable every night.
Thu, 11 Aug 2011
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Hi welcome to HCM.
Abdomonal migrain is an varient of migrain head ache.. It usually occurs in children who have a family history of migraines.No one knows what causes abdominal migraines. One theory is that abdominal migraines are caused by changes in two chemicals, histamine and serotonin. it's thought that foods such as chocolate, Chinese food, and processed meats that contain certain chemicals -- nitrites -- might trigger abdominal migraines. Excessive air swallowing may also trigger abdominal migraines.
Symptoms of abdominal migraines may include:acute severe midline abdominal pain associated with nausea,vomiting,pallor,inability to eat.The abdominal pain may last for one hour or up to three days.
treatment options include,tricyclic antidepressants,serotonin blockers,antihistaminics.
these abdominal migrains are prevented by sometimes food such as chocolate or Chinese food that contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) might increase the chance of abdominal migraines. Avoiding these foods may be useful for some,self managing stress,, along with healthy lifestyle habits, may play a role in reducing the risk of abdominal migraines.Avoid foods like Chinese food which may contain monosodium glutamate.Avoid to take any medication in empty stomach
Take light food.Fruit juice or raw fruit are advised to prevent this disease.Avoid acidic drinks or foods.
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Unexplained Nausea, Facial Flushing, And Fatigue. What It Can Be ?

Hi welcome to HCM. Abdomonal migrain is an varient of migrain head ache.. It usually occurs in children who have a family history of migraines.No one knows what causes abdominal migraines. One theory is that abdominal migraines are caused by changes in two chemicals, histamine and serotonin. it s thought that foods such as chocolate, Chinese food, and processed meats that contain certain chemicals -- nitrites -- might trigger abdominal migraines. Excessive air swallowing may also trigger abdominal migraines. Symptoms of abdominal migraines may include:acute severe midline abdominal pain associated with nausea,vomiting,pallor,inability to eat.The abdominal pain may last for one hour or up to three days. treatment options include,tricyclic antidepressants,serotonin blockers,antihistaminics. these abdominal migrains are prevented by sometimes food such as chocolate or Chinese food that contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) might increase the chance of abdominal migraines. Avoiding these foods may be useful for some,self managing stress,, along with healthy lifestyle habits, may play a role in reducing the risk of abdominal migraines.Avoid foods like Chinese food which may contain monosodium glutamate.Avoid to take any medication in empty stomach Take light food.Fruit juice or raw fruit are advised to prevent this disease.Avoid acidic drinks or foods. thanks for visiting HCM FORUM bye