How to deal with Migraine headaches?

Question

I have suffered from Migraine headaches since I was a little girl. And I'm tired of them. Any suggestions on how to deal with them.

Answer 1

If you have tried OTC medications and they don't work for you, then see a doctor about getting more effective prescription meds. I tried every OTC med and could not find relief. I went to my PCP and he gave me Imitrex. That did not work very well for me, so he recommended Maxalt, which worked great. There are other medications out there that are aimed at preventing migraines rather than treating them when they occur. A pretty decent discussion of migraine treatment is here:

http://www.migraine.ie/index.cfm/loc/2-15-1.htm

Be sure you get checked out thoroughly by a doctor, maybe a headache specialist, so you can rule out any serious underlying cause(s) of your headaches.

Answer 2

I would definitely seek your doctor's advice as they may not be just plain "migraines". Often sinus problems, etc can cause the headache. (The area that triggers my migraines is in my sinuses.) There are a lot of new medications that you can use that don't "make you crazy". I often use a "cocktail" of medications when I first notice a headache coming on and can prevent it from getting worse- I take 2 extra-strength Tylenol, 3 over the counter ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), a Sudafed (the kind you have to sign for at the pharmacy), and, sometimes add a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if I can sleep as it makes me tired. All of these can be taken at the same time and don't interact with each other. Then wash them down with a high caffeine drink. The Tylenol is just for pain, the ibuprofen works for pain and is an anti-inflammatory drug, the Sudafed works as a decongestant, and the Benadryl is an anti-histamine. The caffeine constricts the blood vessels and helps to decrease the pain in the head. Other than that, see your doc and ask for other suggestions..

Answer 3

I'm so sorry that you've had this problem for so many years! I would like to recommend seeing a chiropractor. Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic is more than just "neck and back pain." Chiropractic is founded in the belief that our Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. A misalignment of the vertebrae (what chiropractic calls a subluxation) could pinch the nerves running out between them, causing pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction in that nerve's corresponding body part. This is why chiropractic has great success in helping people with migraine headaches. I'm not saying that this is a guaranteed cure for your problem, but it is definitely something to think about!

There are many different chiropractic techniques out there, so it would be best for you to ask around, visit a few offices and pick the doctor that you are most comfortable with. Taking pain medication is only masking the symptom of pain but is not correcting the problem. No matter what you decide to do, I sincerely hope that things improve for you.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

For most sever headaches, you are not going to want to be performing any activities. The best thing not to do is lie down. Keep your head leveled. Ice packs are a good idea, but what is most needed is a quiet room with a temp about 70-75 degree F. A somewhat luke warm shower is good too. Other than perscription drugs, Moltrin works well for my migraines. Then again mine are the perscription stregnth horse pills. ^_^

Answer 6

If possible join Yog class, otherwise purchase a good book and do six to ten simple asans daily at morning after a glass of water intake. Avoid over exercising, do as directed in the book.
If possible take acupuncture treatment. I have treated 20 years' migrains.

Answer 7

Herbal supplements taken daily have been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate migraine headaches. This site has some great info. Good Luck !

Answer 8

You should see a doctor. My doctor gave me some prescription medication, and also told me to try Aleve for Migraines. I get them frequently, and I find that caffeine helps, so I drink coffee or Mountain Dew. Also, try taking a lavendar scented bubble bath. I read that the scent of lavendar helps with headaches, and it honestly seems to work.

Answer 9

Feverfew is a well-known herb for migraines.
There are many products that contain it.
It must be taken daily, for a time,
and often migraines reduce in frequency and intensity.

Answer 10

I used to get them every two weeks and they lasted 3 days...thank goodness, since being put on an otc regime by my neurologist, I rarely have one anymore. I had to: stay in a dark room have absolute quiet apply ice pack to forehead self inject imitrex...which did not help! I also had to keep a bucket next to the bed for vomiting. It was not at all pleasant! I recommend that you see a neurologist, if you haven't already. Many people are helped by medications and, if you get more than one a month, you can be put on preventative medications. Prescription preventatives didn't work for me because I had reactions to all of them. That is when I was put on the otc cocktail and it changed my life. Believe me, a visit to the neurologist can give you a new painfree lease on life!

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