She's tried a myriad of things such as analgesics like Tylenol, Ibuprofen and Excedrin. Also, tried special vitamins, niacin progesterone cream. Not sure if its hormonal or not because there does not seem to be a specific pattern. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
2007-03-24 08:13:22 · 18 answers · asked by Phil 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My apologies, I should have mentioned that she has seen a doctor and received Imitrex for when they get real bad, but this doesn't help very much either. I'm laughing at the vacation comment Yes, she takes vacations ..... Just like most, not enough of course. ;-)
2007-03-24 08:22:56 · update #1
There's a new development in migraine therapy:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html
2007-03-24 20:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry that my answer goes against what most people have responded... but why keep taking meds to stop the migraine when you can figure out what is CAUSING the headaches and CORRECT that?
I used to get severe migraines (missed a lot of work) and after several years, got smart enough to write them on a calendar when they were happening....same time every month - so I knew it wasn't a food allergy...it was hormone related.. Once I found a doc to give me the hormone I was low in, presto, the migraines STOPPED!
If you are interested in learing the cause..I'd chart them on the calendar and write down what she eats or does that day. (ex..if she's cleaning house, maybe it's a chemical in a cleaner?). That's what a doctor told me and that's how we stopped mine.
Course, most docs would rather medicate you than help you stop the cause. ;)
GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-24 10:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might be under a lot of stress and it makes the situation worse. Get her to a neurologist a brain specialist and get her check, she might get a 5HT4 inhibitor, like imitrex (sumatriptan), kytril (granisetron) this drugs are specific for migrain and once she finds help on this drugs, her stress will hopefully go down, and she will better. OTC analgesics don't normally work on migrain, they are not that specific, but they night hurt her stomach really bad, they are strong irritans, worse if taken on an empty stomach. Hope it helps. Goos luck and be patient.
2007-03-24 08:21:52 · answer #3 · answered by new_to_tango 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should go see her doctor and ask to be sent to a specialist. Everyone has triggers and she needs to find out what triggers her migraines.
When I get a migraine, I usually take whatever extra strenght pain reliever I have on hand (usually Advil or Tylenol). If I'm at home, I'll get in the shower and let the shower spray hit my head and shoulders to help relieve the tension( I keep the lights in the washroom off). After that, I go to bed with a couple of gel ice packs. I put one under my neck right at the base of my skull and the other on over my eyes. Then I sleep it off. It doesn't always work, but it does help reduce the pain.
2007-03-24 08:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that acupuncture worked the best for me. The trick is to find the dr. that will take you in as soon as you feel a migraine coming on. I was having migraines every month that would last from 3-4 days each. After getting acupuncture for a few months, I went a year and a half migraine free!! Also I found that things like chocolate, and foods with nitrates would often be triggers!!
2007-03-24 09:28:14 · answer #5 · answered by kimpnia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imitrex-----------presription migraine medicine-very effective in TREATING a migraine
Topamax-------prescription migraine medicine-taken daily to help PREVENT migraines or at the very least make them more bearable.
Combo of both is usually prescribed-see your doctor.
If she is diagnosed with cluster migraines, she may need oxygen therapy combined with imitrex.
But most importantly---get her blood pressure checked!
My hubby first thought he was just having one of his migraines, but it was a STROKE! Fortunately, he is o.k., but he does have some minor effects from it such as difficulty concentrating and some memory loss. He was only 50 when he had the stroke and his MRI showed scarring from previous mini-strokes that we never even knew about!
Hope she feels better!
2007-03-24 08:23:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless she has always had them its probably a menopause thing. But, I take Excedrin Migraine when I get the light sensitivity or an aura (light dance in one eye) If OTC does not work, take her to ER next time she gets one and they will start her on injections. When I get mine or think I am about to-I take the pills, lay down in a dark room and wait, mine goes away in 20 minutes.
2007-03-24 08:19:07 · answer #7 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she drinks regular milk, get her off of that immediately. That causes horrible migranes in addition to a whole bunch of problems.Especially caffeine.Stop taking those over the counter medications. That will be really bad for her liver and can cause liver damage.
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2007-03-24 08:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by tropikanagirl 3 · 0⤊ 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 available at
2007-03-25 04:09:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happy Wife Happy Life take her on a vacation.
2007-03-24 08:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋