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2007-02-09 08:51:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I get migranes. But it's my understanding that everyone is affected differently and some medications aren't as efficient for some people, as it is for others. Stress, lack of sleep, a sudden change in your health issues (no more caffeine, stopped smoking), dehydration, and little to no exercise, are contributing factors for why we get migranes. I try and drink plenty of water, go for a walk most days. Days like today, when I have done neither, and am stressing over bills and the fight I got into with my boyfriend, I have a minor migrane. So I'm trying to relax, still no water, but sipping on decaf iced tea. At work so I'll completely unwind once I'm off by going to the park and walking. You just have to pay attention to how your day goes on days when you do have migranes, and whats so different about the days when you don't, and keep in mind what the proven contributions to your migranes are. This will help.
2007-02-09 09:11:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you're looking for over the counter or natural ways or just some way to get rid of them. I've had chronic migraines for over 10 years and they tried me on all different kinds of medications.... none of them worked. I am now going to a neurologist who has me on Topamax, which is actually an antiseizure medication but also used to prevent migraines. I take it on a daily basis and ever since I started, I don't get them anywhere near as frequently and when I do get one, I wouldn't even classify it as a migraine. I take Imitrex when I do get one and it gets rid of it right away but the Topamax is really what made a difference in my life.
2016-03-15 21:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep well, try to keep your stress level down, drink Gatorade at the first sign of a headache it will usually make it go away as long as you catch it when you first feel it coming on. If you don't catch it Excedrin migraine works great, or 1Tylenol, and 1 Excedrin mixed works good too. Good luck :)
2007-02-09 10:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by hollie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes two things to start a migrain. You can count on one on any given day - like the weather, lack of or too much sleep, stress, anxiety etc. You can control what you eat though. Some foods are known to trigger a migrain - MSG is a big one, cheese, avacados, tomatoes, chocolate are the most common. Start reading lables for MSG - most salty snacks, soups, and instant side dishes have it. I cut number of migrains I got in half or more when I cut it out of my diet - I ate healthier too!
2007-02-09 09:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by snowy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
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2007-02-10 03:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by health r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-02-11 02:19:18 · answer #6 · answered by sweety 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as migraines are not completely understood, it is almost impossible to foretell the onset of one and thereby prevent it.
Each human being is different and there are different triggers for different people, as well as different methods of relief.
In the world of migraines, one size does NOT fit all.
2007-02-09 08:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-09 08:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by mission_viejo_california 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i take excedrin migraine headache medicine. or tylenol.
2007-02-09 08:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mom says coffee, i say my imatrix prescription will do it,,, there isn't enough tylenol, advil, etc to stop it,,,,
2007-02-09 09:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by Chazz Drizzler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋