Does anyone know the best treatment for Migraine?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

(m) The first line of treatment is always to try and identify trigger factors, which means keeping a careful record of events, mainly of foods that have preceded an attack. Particular foods are identified as migraine triggers in about 20 per cent of sufferers. The large female preponderance within migraine sufferers points to the importance of hormonal factors such as the menstrual cycle, which are not modifiable. Many women also find that the oral contraceptive pill worsens attacks, and if so it should be stopped. People suffering a migraine should try to rest in a dark, quiet room. Treatment of migraine is most effective if given at the start of an attack. Simple painkillers such as paracetamol (eg Panadol), aspirin (eg Aspro clear) or ibuprofen (eg Nurofen), can be effective at relieving migraine and are usually the first treatment tried. They are preferably taken in soluble form, as these are absorbed by the body faster. If nausea or vomiting are a problem then suppositories may be preferable, alternatively an antisickness medicine can be taken with the painkiller. Your doctor may prescribe the antisickness medicines domperidone (eg Motilium) or metoclopramide (eg Maxolon); these also speed up the absorption of the painkiller. There are also products available that combine these with a painkiller, eg Paramax, Migramax, Domperamol. If simple painkillers and antisickness medicines consistently fail to relieve migraine attacks, then the most popular modern remedies are the ‘triptan’ group of drugs. These are prescription medicines and include sumatriptan (Imigran), rizatriptan (Maxalt) and zolmitriptan (Zomig), among others. These drugs cause the blood vessels around the brain to contract, thus counteracting the dilatation that seems to part of the initial migraine process. They come in various forms, including nasal sprays, injections and tablets that dissolve on the tongue, which can be useful if nausea and vomiting are a problem during the migraine. If attacks are sufficiently frequent or last a long time, preventive treatment or prophylactic treatment as doctors call it, may be recommended. This usually involves taking daily medication, so may not be appropriate for people who suffer only occasional migraines. Examples of medicines that can be used in this way are: propranolol (eg Inderal LA), pizotifen (Sanomigran), amitriptyline and valproate (eg Epilim) (the latter two are not licensed for this purpose). Often several kinds of medication need to be tried and perhaps combined before the most effective treatment for each individual patient can be found. Alternative therapies, such as homoeopathy and acupuncture, are popular even if the evidence supporting their effectiveness is poor or absent. The herbal remedy feverfew has shown some efficacy in preventing migraine. Lifestyle and dietary advice are always important.

Answer 3

Excedrin Migraine

Answer 4

A good neurologist that believes in the treatment of Migraines without the usages of narcotics unless absolutely necessary. There are some really good medications out there now that enable you to continue to function when a migraine is beginning.

Answer 5

I'm 19. My mom has migraines ALL the time. She went to her doctor and he gave her migraine pills. You should tell your doctor and they'll give you some medecine. After you take the pill, lay down with something cold on your head. Hopefully that will work, it works for my mom. =)

Answer 6

It really depends on your problem. I was suffering from extreme migranes every day for almost 2 years. I finally went to a chiropractic center, and found out I had a prob with my neck from an injury when I was a child. I have been pain free for months now, so if you have ever been in any accidents, you might consider looking into this option.

Answer 7

Excederin Migraine works pretty good.

I have to turn the lights and all sounds off and sit in quiet and in the dark til it passes.

Answer 8

After your choice of medication, I laydown and try to nap.
Ice in a bag wrapped with a dish towel on your forehead helps
a lot. mine last 2 or 3 days sometimes.
Wish you luck ! I have a prescrption for Carisoprodol, I told my
doctor about bad headaches, I use Vicadin for my back aches etc.

Answer 9

This is what works for me. I take 4 ibuprofin, eat some hot soup. Take a long hot shower. get as comfortable as you can in a darkened room. It usually takes about an hour, sometimes less. But it works most of the time.

Answer 10

I've heard that caffeine is good for headaches. Try drinking a soda or some coffee. Water is always a good idea, too. If these ideas don't work, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting some medication. (i.e. Immitrex) Good luck.

Answer 11

Check this site out..
http://treatment-for-migraines.com