I had migraines as a child (can't remember how young, but under 10)
I used to get a migraine if I was overtired. Too much chocolate was something else I think that contributed.
Mine would only last the one day though, and usually after vomitting and having a good night sleep I was fine.
I hope you get the answers you are after
Both my older kids started getting migraines at around 4yo.
DD had them worse than DS did. I've been taking her to an Osteopath for them which seems to be working really well. She was getting them weekly but now she's only getting them every month or so. I found diet also triggered them, mandarines, chocolate and coke being the worst culprits.
Thanks for the responses guys they have been a great help.
DS sees a chiropractor so I might book him in a mention this to him to see if he can pick anything up.
Lenny, I do think it is the stuffy conditions that sets him off, I think he might get a bit dehydrated and then it goes from there. I might keep an eye on his food also.
Might get him check by the Doc too, rather do it whilst he is at Kinder than when he is at school.
For those that had the migraines as children would you have considered yourself anxious or sensitive as a child (hope your not offended by my asking this).
Only reason I'm asking is that the first instance of this occuring DS was staying at my Mothers house, she lives about 2 hours away, he was excited about staying but I wonder whether he also quite anxious. Last night when this happened he was staying at my MIL & FIL's for the 2nd night (his request) his brother who he is close to wasn't staying. I tried talking to him tonight and he said that he was missing us. Now I'm wondering whether he gets himself worked up internally.
He is a very sensitive little boy, worries about things and other people way more than he should for a 4 year old.
Wow, I'd never thought about it either. Yes, I think you would definitely call me sensitive/emotional.
Without sounding over dramatic, I remember missing my 10th birthday and my high school graduation and pretty much every big event in between. I guess I would get apprehensive, excited, overthink things and worry too.
Citrus, cheese and chocolate were all mentioned as triggers, but these were never triggers for me. Hormonal changes are a trigger for many women too - but you don't have to worry about that!!! Dehydration is a factor, as is fresh air.
But it's not always as simple as these things. I still get them - and I can't always pinpoint a reason why, even after more than 20 years!
It is worth getting him to a doctor though. There are other things that can cause headaches that should be ruled out.
Just a thought...take him to an Optometrist for an eye test and they will also check behind the eye. Explain to them the symptoms as eye strain can cause migraines as well.
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