is there any remedy to combat throbbing migraine headache which occurs early in the morning.(upon waking up)?

Answer 1

Try changing your bed. New mattress and pillows. Sometimes, old mattesses and pillows can make your neck and spine rest in a position that aggravates your body while you sleep. The end result is you end up waking up with blinding headaches, the feeling of being hung over, and generally feeling like you've just been beaten up. If you still have the same problems after that, go and see your doctor because there will be some underlying cause.

Answer 2

I've got spina bifida and I suffer from horrible migraines, often when waking up.

Personally, I find a few things helpful.

Very important is comfort in bed. I've a few different sorts of pillow that I use, but as a general rule you should aim to have your head and neck aligned straight with your spine (i.e. when laid down, your head and neck should be parallel to the mattress).

Secondly, have you tried varying what you eat and drink (and how much) before you go to bed? Have you noticed if your effects change at all each time you suffer an attack (i.e. Do you feel nauseous, suffer blurred vision, sensitivity to noise/light, etc.)?

Finally, have you seen a doctor or a specialist about this (either your GP or other)? I know from bitter experience that some GPs will not take migraines at all seriously, so feel free to insist for a referral to a specialist if this is the case.

If all else fails, there are some very effective tablets available these days. Personally I take Naratriptan (which works fairly well for me, but is not perfect), but there are many others. You may find that such tablets won't completely eradicate all the pain but they should get rid of the nausea and blurry vision, if applicable. Generally, they make things much more bearable.

These are the best things I can think of offhand but I truly hope they help you.

Answer 3

I would strongly suggest that you disregard any advice on using a prescription drug to treat migraines. Although, a painkiller, such as vicodin, will have an immediate result, it is not worth the possible long-term effects. Furthermore, although the use of essential oils or homeopathic treatments is an excellent idea, I would advise not to use them without first consulting an expert in those fields. I am a massage therapist, and I receive a large number of clients that suffer from migraine headaches. I have a series of techniques that I use to treat the problem. Usually, they have the best results from seeing me regularly over a course of a few months. Experience has shown that much of the problem arises from neck and shoulder tension. This can also be exacerbated by other stressors, not excluding diet and daily habits. I would strongly urge you to seek out a local massage therapist, preferably one that has an excellent reputation and has experience with treating specialized issues. I really hope that I have helped to shed some light on the subject!

Answer 4

I often get this and so does my friend, we both use the same painkiller which works really well. Obviously you need to treat the cause of the migraines but if you need to feel better I would recommend what I take. There are some tablets you can get behind the counter at most pharmacies called Syndol. They contain codeine and a muscle relaxant which should help if its neck pain thats causing you to wake up with a migraine. If you take 2 of these then sleep for 30mins to an hour, it works really well and gets rid of the migraine completely.
Hope you feel better!

Answer 5

I would look in a totally different direction to get relief - not going for remedies.

There is a one-time treatment Atlasprofilax that usually makes the migraine disappear - of course there is no guarantee.

I have experienced the amazing effects myself... :-)

Now, the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. And it's worth to travel a far way to make the experience!

Answer 6

sinus maybe the cause. Try one of those nose strips when you go to bed along with a shot of nose spray and or a couple of sinutabs. A trial of this is easy and cheaper than a lot of other things.

Answer 7

Try some natural remedies

Answer 8

do you have a few pillows if so loose the pillows just have one then your body is even if you sleep with your head propped up your bound to suffer for it......maybe you take medicines to make you sleep ....try taking it a bit sooner then its wore off by morning