I am getting horrible migraine headaches. I have trid using Midrin and Imatrex, with modest results. i am looking for something to suppliment them with, such as accupuncture or something like that. Does anyone have any experience with something that will help with Migraines?
2007-02-21 13:12:05 · 10 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Honey I am in the same boat as you. My ship took sale about 5 years ago. and i HONESTLY can't remeber a day with out some kind of headache. Imatrex does nothing for me at all. Midrin is ok, but nothing that really takes the pain away. I am going to start going to an accupuncturist very soon so Im hoping this will help. Other wise the only other thing that really helps me is pain meds and sleep. But I work to much so that I can't take pain meds that often so I just work with one, unfotunaily that is most of the time. I did physical therapy with ultrasonic message to my neck and shoulder areas and that helped a lot becuase of the tension in my neck cuasing some of my headaches!
Godd luck my dear! If you want to e mail me I can let you know once i start going to the accupuncutirst!
2007-02-21 13:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If Imitrex didn't help then it's either one of two things:
1) Either you didn't take the Imitrex early enough. It's supposed to be taken withing about 15 minutes from the beginning of the migraine.
2) Or you didn't have a migraine but a sinus infection. The symptoms are just about identical. When you look down with your head facing the floor, does it feel like your eyes are popping out? Does it feel painful at all in that area? If so, then it is a sinus infection and Imitrex will have no effect on it because it is a vasconstrictor effecting your blood vessels - not your sinuses.
If it is indeed a sinus infection, it is usually caused by bacteria and you'll thus need antibiotics. A doctor will be able to tell by simply looking up your nosdrills with light.
2007-02-21 13:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Sven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had something conclusive I could tell you, but I don't. Imitrex works moderately well for me as well; the only other thing I've found that helps is lying in a cool dark room, or just plain old SLEEP. Excedrin Migraine formula helps a little bit sometimes. If you're not on the higher dose (100 mg) of Imitrex, as your doctor to boost your dosage; you might also consider the spray or injectable versions.
The one thing that helped me was going on birth control pills that allowed me to have only four periods a year, as my headaches were hormonally triggered; if yours are similar, this might be a viable option for you as well.
2007-02-21 13:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get an allergy test. Your migraines may be caused by allergies. I can't take Imitrex but I do take Fioricet and Fiorinal and they both work fine for me. Good luck.
2016-03-15 23:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-22 03:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found none of those helped me. I found out that I was cleaning with ammonia and it was causing headaches. Also allergies, and did great with zyrtec every once in a while with 3 ibpro. or about 500mgs. Maybe they are treating you for the wrong thing is what I am suggesting.
I have used acupuncture for a arthrictic wrist and my headaches and did great-really made a differance.
2007-02-21 13:17:30 · answer #6 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the meds don't work, perhaps they are cluster headaches. Do they happen at night, do you wake up with them? Pain behind one eye?
If so, look up cluster headaches on the web. Some calcium channel blockers, like Verapamil, have been shown to help. Good luck.
2007-02-21 13:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should first try a combination of 2 tylenol, 2 advil and some caffeine. I too get disabling migraines, and this combination works amazingly well for me.
2007-02-21 13:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well .....my mom had a migraine a few weeks ago and what we did was gave her a mild headache med then sleep it off then take it again then take a bath or shower......not sure if it would work for you but thats how it worked for my mom
2007-02-21 13:16:13 · answer #9 · answered by holiday girl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know if this will work since u already tried alot of stong stuff but my boyfriend uses Head On..you just apply it to where it hurts and if it doesn't work, sorry!
2007-02-21 13:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by msz_lolo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋