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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:20 am
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msfi
 
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Originally Posted by CateyBeth
I also suffer from migraines. I find that sinus problems will trigger migraines just about as fast as cabin pressure - or maybe they're related.
Sinus is my trigger too. The other cause is if I sleep badly and have my neck in an awkward position, which triggers the sinus, and so on.

Thankfully I have only once had a migraine while flying. 4 hour flight, total agony. For me, my usual pain-management routine is anti-histamine, asprin, hot hot shower, hot buckweat pillow, black tea and sleep. Can't do all of those on a plane! Luckily, I don't get migraines bad enough or often enough to use stronger medication. Mine usually last a day but no more than two, which is manageable.

Pre-flight I take a strong asprin (as well as my daily anti-histamine) and use FESS nasal spray and my asthma meds. I read that they've got a special 'flight FESS' out now so I might try that too.

Originally Posted by CateyBeth
And I don't do ice packs, I prefer the opposite - moist heat. A ziplock baggie with hot water across my face can relax me in a heartbeat.
That's a great idea... I'm a heat person too. I have a buckweat pillow that works wonders but I've never travelled with it because I wasn't sure if I would have access to a microwave to heat it up. I'll try the ziploc thing next time.
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