Take two tabbies and call me in the morning..

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I stole this quote from someone who responded to a post the other day so I thought I would try again. I have had migraines for over 30 years and can't bear sound or light when I have one BUT find I am soothed my the purrs of my kitties! I have discovered that Eliot has such a good motor that if I can get him on my pillow and keep him purring, it vibrates my pillow and oh how soothing to my head!! Both cats generally stay close by - probably because I lay perfectly still. Sometimes Emily will curl up the back of my neck and that is heavenly! Anyone else? I really think my Neurologist should add this to his bag of prescriptions!!

[catmandu]

That is wondeful that your Cats can releivethat terrible pain that you suffer. And Medical science , may , one day , my friend , bring you permanant relief. But until then the Cats will have to do thier job. Found Cats send Headbumps And PUUUUUUUURS to you all!

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Thank you to the Found Cats Hotel! (I like your new name!!) Glad they told you they were no longer *lost*:D
BTW, I also wrote about PT at my migraine forum and had two replies that they came here and loved it but I do not know who they are - it is Helen and Michelle at that forum - but maybe pen names? One says she comes to COTD first thing each morning :)

[CatDad]

I don't think I have migraines, I know people who have them and from the descriptions it does not sound like I have the exact right symptoms. However, I do get these nasty headaches on the weekends sometimes, they put me out of commission. I will have to see if I can convince the Bob that he needs to cuddle with my head.

He takes a little time to get started, but once he starts purring he has one powerful motor.

Thank you very much for the idea.:)

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Originally posted by CatDad

He takes a little time to get started, but once he starts purring he has one powerful motor.

How about getting his motor going - then bringing your aching head to him? Snuggle close and enjoy :) Reach up now and then to keep him going.:D

[catnapper]

I have suffered long with migraines.. in fact i had one last night and fell asleep with Pouncer sitting on my chest purring his heart out. Whenever he'd stop, all I had to do was lightly touch him and he'd be motoring away! Perhaps its a long lost secret only cat owners share.

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Hi catnapper! It's Pouncer's mommy right? WELCOME!! I love the picture of Pouncer and his big brother - Allen I believe?? Sorry to hear you also have migraine but YES, I really do believe that cat purr is soothing medicine for my throbbing head! I know that cats lower blood pressure and calm anxiety, (well, some cats :D) also provide wonderful companionship to the elderly and lonely. *I* would be nuts without my cats!! I KNOW they are my best medicine:D Again, WELCOME. You are gonna love it here!!