Besides Medical attention how do you relieve a migraine?

Answer 1

You can take Exedrin Migraine - it has been the only thing keeping me at work all these years. Another thing that would help is peppermint oil. If you rub it on your temples and the pressure points that are hurting the most, then it will release some of the pressure on your head. Try to lay down in a nice quiet dark room and take a nap too.

Florescent lights give me migraines. And I work in an office... :( Hope I helped a little...

Answer 2

On going migraines need medical attention. Excedrin migraine isnt good to take for a length of time. All that is, is just caffeine. Try lying down with an ice pack in the back of your head or where ever the pain starts from. Sleep helps me but not too much sleep or you will feel the hangover effect when you wake up. I suffer from migraines and use to get them 3 days long per week. You may be under lots of stress and need some relaxation therapy (yoga) etc. Prescription drugs help.

Answer 3

Most of the time Migraines or really bad headaches are cause by dehydration.

For me I usually drink a cup of coffee or as much as my stomach will allow (without getting all technicalthe caffeine will allow the blood to flow more freely) - I wear dark glasses and usually (and I know this is going to sound nuts) wrap my bathrobe belt as tight as I can around my head/across my forhead - I find the pressure of the belt around my head helps the trobbing pressure in my brain.

Also if you have them frequently (once or twice a week) try to find out what the problem could be - I went to a chriropractor first - that wasnt it and after several trial and errors it turned out to be my teeth - I went to see an orthodontist - had some teeth pulled and braces put on and WHAM no more migraines ....

Answer 4

Some people believe that applying extreme pressure to your temples helps. I tried it and it didn't work. When my migraines are really bad I take a couple of extra strength Tylenol and lye down in a cold dark quite place. There are many medications out there. Take the one that works best for you. Lying down in a cold dark quite place really does work, especially if your migraine has gotten to the point that you are nauseous.

Answer 5

I put a ice pack on my head get in a dark room take about 4 advil and lay down. That helps if I do it on the start. If I wait too long I have to take percocet or something stronger.
Also I found out my hormones were causing my pain so I started taking birth control at 38 and it has helped alot

Answer 6

Muscles get knots called trigger points. These make the muscles tight causing them to press on nerves and other thing. Pain can be referred from places other than the head. #1 The first thing is to take a couple swigs of molasses or eat a couple of bananas. They contain magnisium and potassium both of which muscles need. #2 WATER she should be drinking 1/2 gallon minimum. The head of neurology at UCDavis likens a body running low on water to a car running low on oil (the engine can seize). Get a good (deep tissue) massage (to loosen the trigger points) on the back, shoulders and neck. Make sure to press up at the base of the skull where it meets the spine. You rub or lightly scratch everywhere on your head. You will hit spots that are tender these are trigger points. The idea is to rub across them 6-12 times per session up to six times per day until they go away. For more information on trigger points read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.

Answer 7

Also known as vitamin B2, riboflavin has potential for use in the prevention of migraines. People with migraines may have decreased energy reserves in the energy factories of the body called mitochondria; riboflavin may help to increase mitochondrial energy efficiency. Although more clinical research is needed to examine the effectiveness of riboflavin, one study found riboflavin to be more effective than placebo in reducing the frequency of attacks and the number of headache days.

A common mineral found in the diet, magnesium maintains the tone of blood vessels, reduces nerve excitability and promotes muscle relaxation. Low levels of magnesium have been found in some patients with migraines. It is in this group of people that supplemental magnesium has been effectively used.

Conditions associated with low magnesium include tiredness, heart palpitations, muscle weakness, spasm and trembling, depression, loss of appetite, painful menstrual periods, high blood pressure and constipation. People with a high intake of calcium, protein, and alcohol all have an increased magnesium requirement.

Magnesium deficiency is more common in people taking potassium-depleting prescription drugs or excess laxatives or diuretics.

Answer 8

Here is an old yoga trick that sounds really crazy. One might think that it wouldn't work. Stand on your head and let the blood rush to your head until you feel a little pressure in your eyes. Stand back up slowly and you will most certainly feel better. I swear it. I've done it a lot.

Answer 9

I had to resort to a prescription for Imitrex to get rid of my severe ones, but it knocks me out.
The best way to get rid of one without seeing your doctor is to take a combo of tylenol and advil. Take the tylenol first, if no relief within 30 min, take Advil.
Also, use a sleep mask over your eyes, a cold compress (or ice) to your head, and lie down in a dark, quiet comfortable area. (PJs and just go to bed). I have also found that lavender oil and peppermint oil inhaled and/or rubbed on temples soothes.

Answer 10

I would also recommend, as a long-term solution, adding more fiber to your diet. There is anecdotal evidence that suggests that constipation or other lower GI distress can cause a migraine.