Advice on definitely avoiding a migraine on my wedding day

I get a few migraines a month that i can normally get under control but a really nasty one every 3 months or so.
I respond really well to triptans - say 80% of the time they work. If they don't I get spewy and I can't really take any meds, and can't really do anything but sleep and spew.

Any advice on how I can definitely avoid a migraine on my wedding day? I feel like the meds will probably work but just thought I'd ask some seasoned migraineurs for their suggestions and experiences.

Thanks!

Try to avoid any headache triggers around your wedding time. Take some time to relax (get a massage, take a yoga class, meditate). I know how weddings can be very stressful for everyone.

Another option is to take a slow release triptan (like Frova) a couple days before the wedding, and stay on it until everything is over.

Good luck to you and congrats!

And take a water bottle with you EVERYWHERE (except down the aisle...)

For what it's worth, I have always worried about having a bad migraine on various important days of my life, but my head has always ended up cooperating with me on those days. I think the adrenaline kicks in and your body responds in kind. It's probably more likely that you'll have a terrible migraine the day AFTER your wedding day.

If it was me I would start taking NSAIDS (probably Aleve, since it's good for 8-12 hours) two days before my wedding day, and continuously take them through my wedding day and the day after. This is what they tell women with menstrual migraine to do starting a few days before their period. This will down regulate the inflammatory chemicals in your body and keep them down, so a migraine is less likely to be debilitating.

I know for women with really bad menstrual migraine that frova is often also prescribed starting a few days before the period and as a continuous medication through your period. Maybe you should chat with your doctor about that?

Also, stay REALLY well hydrated during this time. Over-hydrate. And try to eat as healthy as you can. Maybe exercise every day during the week leading up to your wedding - get those endorphins flowing and relieve some stress.

Good luck!

i took nsaid the day before which tided me over till on way to honeymoon and spent 3 days in bed with mig. good luck

In addition to the above advice, even though it will be impossible try to stay as rested that week as possible. Plan your down time!

When you wake up in the morning take what ever migraine med works for you proactively, whether you have an M or not.

My daughter was married a few weeks ago and I was worried about getting a migraine on the day. As I have migraines that are there on waking and last 3 days, I started to take triptans on the Thursday night (the wedding was on Saturday). I took 2 triptans 2 hours apart on the Thursday. Did the same on the Friday and took another on the Saturday night after the wedding to make sure I was ok to deal with all the relatives on the Sunday. It worked for me but I was really ill the day after.

What everyone else says about keeping hydrated is really important. Also make sure you eat regularly. It's not likely that there'll be a shortage of food on the day but, to be on the safe side, don't go more than 3 hours without eating something.

Hope everything goes well on the day.

I will be facing this scenario when my Grandson is Christened in October....not long now. Exactly one month actually.

I am dreading it. I made his sisters by the skin of my teeth, and then only because they were last on, at 4pm.
I just dont do mornings....or even early afternoon. If I function at all, its past 2pm and more likely 3pm.

I am still trying to do this 3 day trip, and have the Christening less than a month on.
For someone who lives in a hole most of the time, coming to the surface is scary....

So I will be watching the advice here too.
I have Frova, plenty for now, so although I have never taken more than one in a day, and am very careful with them.
I think I might have to try them. They take 6 hours to give me some relief and allow me to walk about (spacey).
So usually if I try to do something, I try to grin and bear it. Rather than wait for a Triptan. But that wont do, for this one I need to do more than just run out the door for an hour.

Good luck for your wedding. Much more stressful than my Christening....that will go on without me...

Thanks for the advice and well wishes!

Some great suggestions. I was keen on trying to do my yoga/massage/meditation in the week (between all the other craziness) but it also never hurts to have other people telling you to do it either.
And the preemptive medicating is a great idea also. And water water water : )

Thanks again and best of luck with the christening Pen.

Hoping that your wedding day is migraine free and your day is blissfully blessed.

When my husband and I got married 8 years ago..I told the neurologist I didn't want to be carrying a bucket down the aisle. I was given I believe promethazine for the nausea..and had all my other migraine abbortive medications with me. (Zofran is a really good nausea medication..that works the best for me..the tablets are dissolvable.

Drink a lot of water like everyone else said..

Avoid your triggers if you know what they are..

Again, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding..please, let us know how you felt on your special day..your future hubby as well

As Jwar said above, she gets through special events and then gets hit afterwards. That is what happens to me also. What has worked for me is taking a triptan before the special event even if you have to take them a few days in a row.I don't know what your wedding plans are but I would take one before each event. It has worked for me every time. Also, be sure to eat normally and get enough sleep.

Hi,
when's your wedding day?
I got married last year, on Sept 20 and in these days - one year ago - I was in your shoes.
I prepared a purse with abortives inside and gave it to my best friend (who was also my witness) just in case I needed it.
Fortunately, on that day, nothing happened.
I think that my mind was too focused on other things
Apart from migraine, I could feel no cold, no warm, no hunger, no thirst.......
So, just keep your fingers crossed. On your wedding day your brain will produce so much adrenaline, endorphines and dopamine that you'll just feel GREAT!!!!