Hi. I'm a 19 year old female. Off and on as far back as I can remember I have had severe migraines. I've talked to doctors about it and they don't seem to have any answers for me. My migraines usually start at my right temple and spread to the whole of my head. Other times they start with little electric shocks along the top of my head. Medicines don't seem to have any effect. Mostly, I lay an ice pack on my temple and take a nap. When I wake up, I always feel a lot better. The severity of the migraines range from simply unbearable to so painful I throw up.

My father has mentioned that these types of migraines run in his family and that many of his family members have died from cerebral complications. I don't know if this has any effect on my situation, but I am curious.

Also, if anybody has some idea of how to cope better with these migraines (or possibly prevent them altogether) I'd be very grateful.