My wife (30 y) has migraine since last 4 or 5 years.?

Question

Any suitable tips, therapy or alternate medicine?

Answer 1

There is alot of good answers on here but, only a few things i can think of to add that has helped alot of people manage their migraines is something hot to drink like coffee ...it acts like a dilator and actually opens the vessels that are clamping down like during a migraine and causing the headache part of it and rest in a dark room with no noise till its gone. This may not keep the migraines away but, it will hopefully help it past alot faster or not as severe as they normally are when she has one. Also she may want to ask her doctor for some migraine meds to take too there is alot of new drugs out to help migraines suffers now. Good luck!

Answer 2

Your wife has probably been seeing a doctor about her migraines, so forgive me if I am repeating any suggestions that she may have already been given. My sister uses Imitrex for her migraines and it seems to help. Any migraine medicine is most effective when taken as soon as the first migraine symptoms begin. Also, check with your wife's doctor on the possibility of using a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers actually prevent migraines, rather than treat migraines. The primary use for beta-blockers are in treating high blood pressure, so check with the doctor if this would be all right for your wife. I wish the best for your wife.

Answer 3

Have her try to learn what triggers the migraines and plan accordingly. Caffeine withdrawl (or more than usual amounts), dehydration, lack of sleep, hunger, menstruation, and strong scents can be causes. When reading or working on the computer, take frequent breaks to rest the eyes.

She should get checked by her medical doctor to rule out any other health problems. If she wears glasses, she should have the prescription checked: too strong or too weak can add to the misery.

When I get a migraine, I use a baggie wrapped in a paper towel to apply ice to the affected area. Better yet, one of those plastic things with the gel in them that you put into the freezer to keep your lunch cold--they don't melt all over. The cold helps to constrict the blood vessels and relieve the pain.

Answer 4

I had migraines, but they have been notably absent for about 25 years. They were awful, too. The nausea, auras, screaming in the ears... anyway, have you seen the doctor and come up clueless? No idea where they originated? I started a regimine of 500 mg of (no flush) timed released niacin 3 times a day. Since you cannot overdose on niacin there is no down side to it. It helps repair the neural connections and alters the patterns of the signals. Short-circuiting the migrain. Plus, it helps boost energy and reduces cholesterol. It is an all around win. Best of health to you and your wife!!!

Answer 5

Migraines are a glimpse of hell. They are so painful and debilitating. I suffer from them as well and have for 25 years. Many things do cause them but I have tried everything and I still get them. Barometric pressure is a real trigger for me. Feverfew is a good alternative helper for many people as is Niacin and other B vitamins. Sarsaparilla root is also good for many. Avoiding stress, msg, too high temperatures (especially with humidity)...these help. Jin Shin Jyutsu, a type of acupressure is very good. On the medical level, Topamax is a wonder drug for migraine sufferers (caveat: if any blurring of vision occurs, she MUST stop). The Triptans such as Imitrex and Maxalt and others do help if taken at the very first sign. I still cannot beat them myself even with all of this and others remedies I've tried. Finally though, I can usually stop them if I sense them coming....not always though. Nausea, pain, incapacitation have become my true humblers. Well, I will keep you in my thoughts. God Bless....they are hideous.

Answer 6

I suffer from horrible migraines. Besides the normal perscribed drugs... I use a peppermint oil at the strongest point of pain. I also drink peppermint tea. The mint is cooling, and amazing. But, it is just a soother. I hope she has some good meds. Right now, I have Imitrex. It works OK on the onset of a migraine. If you take it too late, doesn't work as well. MY sympathies to your wife, I know her pain.

Answer 7

Make sure she eats a multi vitamin after breakfast. Also at night take a calcium, magnesium and zinc supplement. The one that helps me stay asleep and relaxed, I get it from Trader Joe's. Also she has to eat all whole grains, never white bread, rice or pasta. Tomorrow I am going to check my book and add more to this.
Dietary and life Style Recommendations
1 Eat whole unprocessed foods
2 Avoid animal products except cold water fish(salmon, halibut, mackerel, herring etc.....)
3 Identify and control food allergies.
4Get regular exercise.
5 Perform a deep meditation exercise like prayers and deep breathing.
6Eliminate alcohol caffeine and sugar.
7 Drink at least 48 ounces of water.
8 Rule out hypothyroidism.

Supplements Protocol
Multi Vitamin
Vitamin C 500 to 1000 mg three times a day.
Vitamin E 200 to 400 International units.
Flaxseed oil 1 TBS.
Magnesium 800 to 1200 mg daily

Answer 8

Changing her diet can help prevent migraine attacks. There are many foods that promote migraine such as MSG, mustard, chocolate, red wine, old cheese and smoked meats, avoiding these foods can play a big hand in preventing headaches. Regulating her sleep cycle can help as well. Not all migraines can be prevented though because they are often brought on by weather changes especially fluctuation in barometric pressure.

Answer 9

I know I will probably get a bunch of thumbs down and rants against drugs, but one of the things that eventually helped me tone down my migranes was marijuana. You can smoke it or for those that would like to save their lungs from the tar, it can be brewed into a tea. Also, since sleep is the only thing that seems to get rid of it naturally (in most cases), the one trick I had that would deflect the pain long enough to get to sleep was Tiger Balm on my temples. Thankfully after fourteen years of weekly migraines, I have been migraine free for five years.

Answer 10

I had migraines for many years, as did my mother and sister. I went a neurologist who was very good. She put me on a preventative medication. I stayed on it many years and when I went off of it, they did not come back. There are many, many newer medications available now. Get her to a doctor, there is no reason for her to live this way. It may take a while to get the correct medication, but she cannot go on like this.