I suffer from migraines. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

If you suffer from chronic migraines, it might be beneficial for you to see a chiropractor.

Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic deals with more than just "neck and back pain." Chiropractic is founded in the belief that the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. A misalignment of the vertebrae (what chiropractic calls a subluxation) can pinch the nerves running out between them, causing pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction in that nerve's corresponding body part. Our nervous system is really complex and interconnected, so it's important to make sure the nerves exiting out of the spine aren't being pinched or damaged.

I'm not saying that this will be a definite solution to your problem, but it might be something to consider. I used to work in a chiropractic office and saw how it helped many people with chronic migraine headaches and sinus headaches. Chiropractic is a safe, non-invasive healthcare option that doesn't rely on drugs that may have potentially unwanted side effects.

If you do decide to see a chiropractor, it would be in your best interest to ask family and friends for recommendations, visit a few offices and pick the doctor that you are most comfortable with. No matter what you decide to do, I sincerely hope that things improve for you.

Answer 2

I find that laying down in a dark quiet place with a cool wet cloth over my eyes helps me. But you should see a doctor to make sure the symptoms that you are having are indeed migraines it could also be a tension headache they hurt just as bad. You need to figure out what is triggering your head aches before you can make them go away. Taking something like Imitrex will do you no good if it is not a true migraine on the other hand nothing over the counter will get rid of a true migraine.

Answer 3

I have suffered for so many years and taken most every rx for this that the rx's don't work any more. I have found that eveyone responds differently to stimuli. The very best thing is to consult with a chriopractor. Adjustments really help. Here is a list of things that I do at the onset of a migraine. (no real order to the list)
1. Drink lots of caffine
2. Ice pack
3. Sleep
4. Rx antinausea
5. Rx migraine meds
6. Lots of spicy foods. There is somekind of chemical in the spices (chilies) that will help to reduce the swelling of blood vessels.
7. Chiropractor

Answer 4

I suffered from migraines until I went off the pill. They would increase if I ate garlic- unless roasted, MSG, if I smelled perfume, if I was dehydrated and when I saw flashy television or movies (think war movies and such.) I took Zomig ZMT which worked well but then I strtaed getting rebound headaches. The best thing to do is to keep a journal of what you eat and chart it against when you get migraines. That will help you find your triggers. Sometimes, it's a combination of triggers that gives you a migraine and not just one thing on its own. Thta's why it's os difficult for anyone else to help you, because everyone's situation is so different. Best of luck, I know how horrible they are!

Answer 5

Sadly I don't think that there is any cure for migraines, my sister has a very bad kind of migraine and we tried every thing and none seems to give a lasting recovery from migraines. However, I think that the best thing is to keep a small memory type book with you all the time and you need to look for what triggers your migraines, food, smells, emotions...etc, and write it down and then try to avoid it. Also and this is what my sister is doing she is using different type of pain killers every week since using the same kind make your migraines more resistance to that type of medicine. Good Luck and my heart is with you

Answer 6

So do I, I feel for you. Food is a big trigger for me. I have to avoid eating cheese, msg, chocolate, things with preservatives, and many others. Go to the doctor and get a prescription for your migrains, and also possibly nausea (if you get that with migraines as I do). Also, try to stay away from flashing lights and things. Oh, and keep a diary of what you did/ate before you got a migraine, it will help you figure out what your triggers are.

Answer 7

I don't know if you have already attempted this route, but a lot of friends have been very successful in getting rid of their migraines permanently by seeing a Chiropractor.

Headaches of any form are not normal. They can work out the muscles in your neck to bring you back to a healthy, pain free existence.

Good Luck!

Answer 8

First, check for food intolerances, I had awful migraines until I realised i was sensitive to wheat. Now I eat virtually no bread or pasta and all is well. Other classic triggers are red wine, chocolate and cheese.
Next, check you are drinking enough water. That also makes a big differnce I find

Answer 9

My son suffers and he told me the most unusual 'remedy' that really works on him:

1) 800 mg Ibuprophen
2) Can of Coke (I am not kidding -- high in Caffeine) - sometimes it takes 2 cans.
3) Tie a bandana tightly around his forehead

Then get to a quiet place - he says it is gone is about 30-40 min.

Good luck -- hope this helps.

Answer 10

If you take Midrin at the start of your symptoms, the migraine will go away. You need a prescription for it, but it's pretty easy to get.