how to overcome migraines?

Answer 1

http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Answer 2

There's some really good meds on the market for migraines that work like relpax and imitrex. They're not dangerous if you don't have heart problems. If you do, then try peppermint and lavender essential oil from Young Living. This stuff is like magic. I usually take a couple of Motrin because it's an anti-inflammatory, and then rub the oils on my forehead, temples, cheek-bones, behind my neck, anywhere I'm having pain. You may need to mix these in a carrier oil if you've never used them before, like olive or apricot oil.

Hope you find your cure. Migraines suck. In fact, I have a sinus one right now :(.

p.s.

My allergist told me there are a large number of people where chocolate sets the migraine off, so you might try laying off that to see if that helps. And caffeine helps sometimes with migraines as well.

p.p.s

Thought of some more cures. The cold packs work if you use them on your forehead, and back of the neck, while dipping your feet in icy cold water on and off in a darkened room. Then try to sleep like others have said. That's worked for me when I had a particularly bad one.

Actually, sleep is good combined with all of these remedies. Again, I hope you find what works!

Answer 3

I wish it was that easy. Find out what triggers your migraines and avoid those things. It can be caffeine, red wine or other things.
A doctor can give further information about the work required to figure some of these out and to prescribe medicines that wll make a difference.

Answer 4

Some people get relief from drinking monavie.juice
The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines lists: feverfew, ginger, 5-htp, magnesium, riboflavin, and SAMe
See Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and Prescription for Natural Cures for a good discussion and more suggested remedies.

Answer 5

First it s good to know the cause of your migraines.Any way if you are under stress it may not b e possible to escape migraines. i suffer from migraines too and i use a drug called bete pain and it works perfectly well. though it's advisable to deal with the core source of migraine.

Answer 6

The best answer is to take some migraine medicine, lie in the dark, put a cold small wet towel over your eyes, and sleep for about 6 hours..

Answer 7

FEVERFEW is the very best thing it is an herb that prevents and overcomes migraines. You can get it at a healthfood or herbal/vitamin store etc. or order online at www.naturessunshine.com

Answer 8

A pain reliever w/ caffeine, being well hydrated, a quiet dark room.

This usually works for me, but my doc gave me something for my migraines but it make me feel drunk & I don't like it.
I have noticed over time my migraines are less frequent but stronger, I don't understand that.

Answer 9

Try to avoid them in the first place - apart from certain foods, dehydration & tiredness are common causes. Try to take medication as soon as you feel one coming on (sometimes you get warning signs such as vision changes) -paracetamol + aspirin/ ibuprofen & possibly codeine. Otherwise get prescription drugs.

Answer 10

i take excedrin (sp?) for a migraine when i get one

Answer 11

Sleep.