any alternatives to getting rid of or managing migraines other than doctor prescribed drugs?

Question

I am on Topamax. Doesn't seem to be working and I have been at theraputic level for more than 2 months now. Help. Something has to be better than all the drugs.

Okay Maybe I need to add that I know what a headache is....I have Multiple Sclerosis and part of MS is migraines...but the Topamax doesn't help and I don't want to take more meds..and I can't take more meds (once you start something you pretty much have to stay on it forever).
I already see a chiropractor.
I am ready to try almost anything.
Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Homeopathic Remedies for Migraine due to different reasons and with different set of symptoms :-

From mental work; cold, uncovering head, pressure, sitting upright or sun-stroke Glonoinum 30, 3 hourly

For nervous, gastric, bilious individuals. Migraine due to mental over exertion in teachers and students. Right sided, specially Sunday migraine, blurred vision, hemiopia; blindness; often burning pain in entire gastro-intestinal tract with violent acid vomiting at the height of attack; worse hot weather; spring and fall; better after vomiting or sufficient night sleep Iris V.200 or above, 10 min (3 Doses)

For irritable hypochondriacs of bad temper; cholerics, neuropathics; from abuse of alcohol, coffee, spices, tobacco, vexation and worry, mental over exertion, business worries, sexual excesses, sedentary habits, cold dry air and winds Nux vomica 30 or 200, 4 hourly

For pronounced vasomotor individuals (irritable and full of fear) during pre-climacteric and menopausal stage.Tired expression, head congestion, circumscribed red cheeks; pain above right eye, throbbing, stitching, rhythmic pain, often in every 8 days, early morning, beginning in nape, extending upwards, locating in the region of eye, rising and falling with the sun; sensation of heavy congestion Sanguinaria Can 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

For weak, fat and irritable patient; often apathetic, changing moods, strange changes of character(egocenteric), memory weak, due to disturbance during climacteric period, results of tobacco abuse.Person with shallow complexion, yellow saddle across the nose; pain located on left temple; throbbing, stitching pains Sepia 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

For neuropathic persons, full of fear caused by noises, change of weather or worms; with face pale, located above left eye; specially left pupil (ciliary neuralgia); sharp, shooting, tearing, stitching, periodical pain from occiput to left eye; slowly rising in intensity with sun. Bile vomiting at the height of attack, slowly improving with setting sun.feeling as if head were open along sagittal suture Spigelia 200 or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Left sided; worse during and after sleep; before menstruation; heat;during menopause Lachesis 200 or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200 or 1M, fortnightly (3 Doses)
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If you have different set of symptoms then the ones given here please post your details and symptoms exactly the way you feel them.
Take Care and God Bless you !

Answer 2

Dont take that drug. All those acid inhibitors will cause many side effects and other health problems. For starters, they will cause a vitamin B12 and zinc deficiency, because acid is necessary for absorbing these nutrients. They will probably cause other nutrient deficiencies as well. The fact that your doctor did not warn you about this is a giant clue that your doctor is incompetent. Doctors downplay natural cures for several reasons: 1) They are "too easy", and therefore indicate that a doctors fancy education and degrees are unnecessary and a waste of money. 2) drug companies have enormous influence over the content of medical textbooks and what is taught in medical schools. Drug companies provide the funding for medical journals, research and everything else. Therefore, any treatment that is a threat to drug company profits is unfairly and fraudulently criticized. 3) Doctors dont know anything about natural cures when they graduate, because of #2. Also, doctors typically learn little or nothing about nutrition in medical school. They may take 1 course in nutrition in medical school that is superficial and downplays the important of nutrition and essential role of nutrition in treating illness. Your doctor is an idiot. You need to find a new doctor that understands the hazards of antiacid drugs. One thing that can help with acid reflux is avoiding carbohydrates and grains.

Answer 3

first knowing what occurs prior to the episode is important.
exposure to sounds light smells and allergens are all possible triggers for an episode.
stress is another contribute to this sort of problem so doing things you find that relieve stress may help.
high blood pressure is still another contribute so physical fitness is important as well the exercise produces bio chemicals that can stop relive or prevent the migraines.
again finding the triggers is important . some medications can cause this problem sudden changes in dose of a med can do this . so consider also what other medications you are taking and discuss that with the pharmacist and doctor .
i am sure you know what makes you feel better when you are having a migraine well often using such things when you don't have a migraine is helpful for some.

Answer 4

I used to get migraines and had bad breath, for years. Got a hangover from cornflakes, if I ate them last thing at night.

I diagnosed and cured it in 24 hours. Candida. Cure was Capricin also called Caprylic acid. Got in a health food shop. Taken with food.

Now I try not to encourage the yeast to come back. I usually do not eat white bread or other source of easily available simple sugar. The yeast want to grab the sugar before I do.

Before this, my mother would massage my head before the migraine would set in. That often worked, and is incredibly simple and natural for people of the right personality or temperament.

Answer 5

My wife puts Vicks Vapor Rub on her eyelids and temples as well as under her nose for a severe headache. Rick Fogle

I have suffered from migraines and arthritis for about 15 years. I finally came accross a "Chi Machine" which I now have a distributorship, and it has been almost a year since I have had any headache or suffer with arthritis. Any problem that I have, I go lay on the Chi Machine for about 10-20 minutes and the pain is gone. This machine is very expensive ($480.00 plus tax) but has paid for itself many times over. Any one interested in this alternative to medicine, please contact me at: [e-mail]. I promise you it helps. It also helps so many other problems. Thank you. Debi Evans

Sinus Headache? My grandmother that was full blooded Cheerokee Indian use to get mustard seeds, put them on a cloth (long enough to reach around her head) and beat the seeds to a pulp, roll up the cloth and place the mustard seed pulp on her forehead and bring the cloth arround her head and tie the cloth in back. The hot heat she said would ease her head and not knowing what was happening (it opened up her sinuses allowing them to drain) said it would cause her "nose to run". The headache would ease and stop. My mother said she had seen her do this many times. when I was a boy of about ten years old I seen a rag tied around my grandmother's head but did not knonw why. I thought sense she was an indian she "just" liked it. Victor

For headaches; with you thumb and forefinger press the fleshy part between the thumb and forefinger of the other hand. Do this as long as possible alternating hands. If it hurts to press....that's good. Dora Schwemley

I have discovered that 'nasal snuff' especially 'Wilson's medicated no. 99' is great for warding off the type of headaches that can develop after a day's fishing and driving. It seems to create an outlet for the build up of tension and fluids caused by getting too much sun reflection as well. Try it - it works for me! 'Royal George' snuff is good for neck tention too. Regan Clan

When one happens to out in the Forrest and develops a headache (assuming you didn't bring aspirins) Just chew on a willow twig. Aspirin is made with a base of willow oil. This also gives relief from a tooth ache. Gwen


Next time you have a headache just apply a little amount of bengay on the forehead and keep it above your eyebrow's. It works real fast in taking away the pain out of a headache or a migraine. Rosa

Answer 6

I'm a nurse. Topamax has side effects that can become a bother after a while. You can't go cold turkey off that medication. I recommend you wean yourself off it. If you did go cold turkey and you are fine then good for you. Stress causes migraines as well as food allergies. You need to discover what is the problem in your case. Missing meals is a no no too. Relaxing techniques are useful tools to help with migraines. OTC migraine medications work just as well also. You need to find a happy place. I recommend you find something that would relax you, like bubble baths or something like that. I hope this helps you and gives you ideas. Take care.

Answer 7

Topamax is to prevent not cure migraines, also has a weight gain side effect. Ibupriphen has a slight effect on migraines since it reduces swelling as well as pain, the British found asprin disolved in twice the normal dose was effective (don't know how anyone could stand the taste) accupunture or accupresure sometimes have good results as does self hypnosis (as taught by MD)

Have had migraines since I was eight tried all I mentioned. results varied. luckily the new wonder drugs are covered by my health plan and work for me ($20 pill is a little pricey)

Answer 8

How about using Dr Reckweg R16 combination drops ? You can check with Reckweg website. Cimicifuga, spigelia, gelsemium , iris and spigelia are the components of the remedy. For prescribing individual medicine the totality of the symptoms are essential.

Answer 9

awww. im sorry to hear that hun. i know how bad migraines can get. my aunt have severe migraines, she even pukes on my car one time. That was one memorable day. My car stunk for couple days. Check the site below they have articles and book.

Answer 10

Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
available at http://tinyurl.com/q8696

Answer 11

lay down in a cold room completly dark get a cold rag and put it over your face and rub your temples


ps.dont smoke while you have a migraine it makes it so much worse