Relief can be done in two ways, one by drugs and the second is by learning the cause of it. Headaches can be caused by many things, from hypertension, to kidney disorders, to allergies. So to elimanate the problem, you need to visit your doctor. However there are many excellent pain relievers on the market available without prescription, but this is palliative only. Ibuprofen or such will work. Don't overlook simple aspirin.
2006-09-26 16:56:16
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answered by Frank 6
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Did U mean Migrain? that means that your body have too much toxics. Your body is giving you signals to cleanse it. Medication can only temporary relifef the pain but it keep coming back. You need to detox or live with it for your life. Hope you do something about it. Good luck.
2006-09-26 17:03:41
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answered by Raymond Z 3
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Did U mean Migrain? if so go to walmart buy there brand it works great.Good Luck
2006-09-26 16:44:28
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answered by sugarbdp1 6
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Did U mean Migraine?
Migraine is a painful neurological condition, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.
Treatment
Conventional treatment focuses on three areas: trigger avoidance, symptomatic control, and preventive drugs. Patients who experience migraines often find that the recommended treatments are not 100% effective at preventing migraines.
Trigger avoidance
Patients can attempt to identify and avoid factors that promote or precipitate migraine episodes. Moderation in alcohol and caffeine intake, consistency in sleep habits, and regular meals may be helpful. Beyond an often pronounced placebo effect, general dietary restriction has not been demonstrated to be an effective approach to treating migraine.
Nonetheless, some people fervently claim that they have successfully identified foods which are likely to result in migraines, and by avoiding them, can decrease the likelihood of an episode.
Preventive drugs
Patients who have frequent migraine headaches are usually recommended to use preventives and avoid overuse of acute pain medications. Sometimes "frequent migraines" is defined as more than two headache days per week; often it is found to be much less often than that and preventive medications may be considered in patients who have more than three severe migraines a month. Medication overuse headache (MOH), otherwise known as rebound headache is an extremely common problem among migraneurs. This occurs in part due to the underuse of preventive medications and the overuse of pain medications. MOH results in the development of chronic daily headache due to "transformed" migraine. Medication overuse headache can and should be avoided. Patients should be cautioned to keep a headache diary to aid in keeping track of their headache frequency.
Preventive medication has to be taken on a daily basis, usually for a few weeks, before the effectiveness can be determined. Supervision by a neurologist is advisable. A large number of medications with varying modes of action can be used. Selection of a suitable medication for any particular patient is a matter of trial and error, since the effectiveness of individual medications varies widely from one patient to the next. Often preventive medications do not have to be taken indefinitely. Sometimes as little as six months of preventive therapy is enough to "break the headache cycle" and then they can be discontinued.
The most effective prescription medications include several classes of medications including beta blockers such as propranolol and atenolol, antidepressants such as amitriptyline, and anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and topiramate.
Sansert has been returned to the US market after being temporarily withdrawn by Novartis. Although highly effective, it has rare but serious side effects, including retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Alternative approaches
Because the conventional approaches to migraine prevention are not 100% effective and can have unpleasant side effects, many seek alternative treatments.
Herbal and nutritional supplements
50 mg or 75 mg/day of butterbur (Petasites hybridus) rhizome extract was shown in a controlled trial to provide 50% or more reduction in the number of migraines to 68% of participants in the 75 mg dose group, 56% in the 50 mg dose group and 49% in the placebo group after four months. Native butterbur contains some carcinogenic compounds, but a purified version, Petodolax®, does not.
Cannabis was a standard treatment for migraines from the mid-19th century until it was outlawed in the early 20th century in the USA. It has been reported to help people through an attack by relieving the nausea and dulling the head pain. There is some indication that semi-regular use may reduce the frequency of attacks. Further studies are being conducted.
Supplementation of coenzyme Q10 has been found to have a beneficial effect on the condition of some sufferers of migraines. In a well-controlled trial, Young and Silberstein found that 61.3% of patients treated with 100 mg/day had a greater than 50% reduction in number of days with migraine, making it more effective than most prescription prophylactics. Fewer than 1% reported any side effects.
The plant feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a traditional herbal remedy believed to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. Clinical trials have been carried out, and appear to confirm that the effect is genuine (though it does not completely prevent attacks).
Other alternatives
Some migraine sufferers find relief through acupuncture which is usually used to help prevent headaches from developing. Sometimes acupuncture is used to relieve the pain of an active migraine headache. In one controlled trial of acupuncture with a sham control in migraine, the acupuncture was not more effective than the sham acupuncture but was more effective than delayed acupuncture.
There is a point between the thumbs and index finger that is shown to help subside headaches if the headache or migraine isn't too severe. Apply pressure with your opposite index finger and thumb close to where the thumb connects to the index. A slight pain is often the signal that it is the correct point.
Incense and smells are shown to help. The smell and incense of apples and lavender have been proven to help with migraines and headaches more so than most other scents.
Biofeedback has been used successfully by some to control migraine symptoms through training and practice.
Sleep is often a good solution if a migraine is not so severe as to prevent it, as when a person awakes the symptoms will have most likely subsided.
Diet, visualization, and self-hypnosis are also alternative treatments and prevention approaches.
Bruxism, clenching or grinding of teeth, especially at night, is a trigger for many migraineurs. A device called a nociceptive trigeminal inhibitor (NTI) takes advantage of a reflex limiting the force of clenching. It can be fitted by dentists and clips over the front teeth at night, preventing contact between the back teeth. It has a success rate similar to butterbur and co-enzyme Q10. Massage therapy of the jaw area can also reduce such pain.
In many cases where a migraine follows a particular cycle, attempting to interrupt the cycle may prolong the symptoms. Letting a headache "run its course" by not using painkillers can sometimes decrease the length of an episode. This is especially true of cases where vomiting is common, as oftentimes the headache will subside immediately after vomiting. Curbing the pain may delay vomiting, and prolong the headache.
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2006-09-26 20:20:19
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answered by Victor 3
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