Anyone know of any good at home remedies for migraines?

Question

I have chronic problems and my doctor usually sends me to the hospital but I have noone to take me today. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

I also had migraines and what I found worked really well was to chug something loaded with caffeine and take 4 extra strength Advil take a hot bath then lay in a dark room for a few hours in total silence. I know the caffeine part does not sound right but trust me it works really well. All caffeine meds have doses of caffeine.

Good luck and hope you feel better real soon.

Gina

Answer 2

I suffered exactly like you do now...2-3x a month of migraine. It's crippling!!! I'd give up anything to get rid of it. I have tried excedrin and any pain reliever over the counter. NOTHING worked. It was so bad I couldn't focus on anything. Then one day I tried green tea which I bought from an Asian supermarket. I boiled enough water for a cup of it and guess what...my migraine was gone after 20 minutes. I could not believe it. It was a hallelujah moment for me. Since then, everytime I get migraine, and I could feel it like kind of crawling from the back of my neck first going out of its way to my back....I drink 1-2 cups of green tea right away. Same result and never fails...20-40 minutes later, the migraine is gone!!! I heard a lot of good benefits from green tea but what it does for my migraine is really wonderful. It's a natural pain reliever. I don't think I can live without it. I'm just wondering if every green tea out there has the same effect. I bought "The Vert" green tea made in China. I highly recommend it.

Answer 3

I have been getting chronic Migraines since I was 15. What I do when I have no meds on me, is lie in a dark quiet room and relax. Put something cold on your head as well. When I do this my migraines go away within 45 min. Good Luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 4

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.

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Answer 5

God Bess you!! I know the pain you are going through! I have had migraines for over 30 years! My doctor always will give me Demerol 75 or 100 mg IM and Phenergan IM!! Then I have to stay in bed all day. I used to have as many as 4-5 a month. Some of my headaches would even last up to 5 days.
Sorry to go on and on !!
Have you tried Exedrin? Sometimes if I take them as soon as I feel the first pain they can help. I get sick at my stomach when I take them though. What I have to do is as soon as I take the pills I drink a cold coke and eat some potatoe chips for the salt. VBut if your are sick at your stomach already then don't take them.
I have used ice packs and heating pads on the site where my headache is.
I have used Vicks Vapor rub and placed that on my temples when it would hurt there.
I have read to use a blow dry and put it up to the site where your head is hurting. But be careful not to burn yourself. The noise would hurt my head.
Getting in a warm shower could help?
I have been on Vicodin for my headaches. But there is no use of taking any oral medication if you throw it right back up. My doctor has even given me suppositories for the nausea.
Try to drink 2-3 cups of coffee or 1-2 cokes as fast as you can just don't make yourslef sick.
Stay in a dark room with cool compress over your forehead or the ice or heating pad which ever feels the best.
If your headache feels different than all the rest then you need to call your doctor or go to the hospital. That was what my doctor would always say if I couldn't get to his office or the hospital. I was aways worried that one day my head would just explode.
I hope I could just maybe tell you one thing that you have not heard of. I can feel your pain right now!!!

God Bess you. I have even asked him to take my pain away. Ot at least help me to tolerate the pain.
I hope you can get to the hospital tonight if you don't get any better.
As I said I had mine for over 30 years or more. I am now 54 years old and they have finally started to slow down? I don't know for sure because I am on Morphine 30 mg 2 tabs prn for back pain. My doctor always told me that when I got older they would decrease? I haven't had a shot in over 10 months. That is much better than 4-5 a day.
The ER was so used to seeing me they wouldn't have me fill any paper work out they would just give me a bed.
I would be so sick I couldn't even hold my head up/
Good Luck

Answer 6

Here's a treatment that I have found works even though it may sound funny.

Place an ice pack at the back of your neck for ten minutes at a time. Do this several times a day. massage toothpaste (yes, toothpaste) on your temples and lay quietly in a cool room With the ice pack on the back of your neck . This will often take away the pain

Answer 7

ok don't load up with drugs, Take a hot bath and soak try to lay where the water is at least up to your shoulders. Get an Ice pack and put it on the back of your neck. Close your eyes and relax, try not to think about your head hurting and try to think of good things. stay in the tub for as long as you feel comfortable, when you get out just lay down in the bed and close your eyes. If you go to sleep that is even better. I promise this works I have them too and I feel for you

Answer 8

your doctor is doing you a disservice. ask for a referral to a neurologist. keep a detailed headache diary for your first appointment. using the ER for migraine treatment is an abuse of the medical system. look for a better primary care doctor.

Answer 9

Try here http://headaches.about.com/cs/triggers/a/ha_orgasm.htm

Answer 10

What are Migraines?
According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 29.5 million Americans have migraines. Symptoms of migraine may include:
Moderate to severe pain on one or both sides of the head

Pulsating or throbbing pain

Pain worse with physical activity

Nausea with or without vomiting

Sensitivity to light or sound
Approximately 20 percent of people with migraines experience what's called an aura prior to the migraine. Symptoms of an aura include flashes of light, zig zags, or blind spots in your vision or tingling in one arm or leg.


Natural Remedies for Migraine
1) Feverfew
The herb feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been used for centuries as a folk remedy for headache, migraine, arthritis, pain, and fever in Europe. It became especially popular in England in the 1980s as an alternative to conventional drugs for migraines.

Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of feverfew for the prevention and treatment of migraines. For example, one study examined the use of a feverfew extract or a placebo in 170 people with migraines. There was a significant decrease in migraine frequency with feverfew, which decreased by 1.9 migraines per month, compared to the placebo, which decreased by 1.3 migraines per month.

Not all studies have shown that feverfew is effective, however. A critical review of five studies on feverfew and migraines, involving a total of 343 people, concluded that results were mixed and did not convincingly establish that feverfew was effective for preventing migraine.

Side effects of feverfew may include abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and nervousness. People with allergies to chamomile, ragweed, or yarrow should not take feverfew. Feverfew may increase bleeding time, so it should not be taken by people with bleeding disorders or two to three weeks before or after surgery. The safety of feverfew in pregnant or nursing women or children has not been established.

Feverfew may interact with "blood-thinning" medications, such as aspirin and warfarin (Coumadin) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). People taking these medications should consult a healthcare practitioner before taking feverfew.


2) 5-HTP
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a compound produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. It is used in the body to make the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin.

5-HTP is also available in supplement form. It is made from the seeds of an African plant, called Griffonia simplicifolia. Since supplements that affect levels of serotonin are used for migraines, 5-HTP has been explored as an alternative.

Some research indicates that 5-HTP may prevent migraines and reduce the frequency and severity of migraines, however large randomized controlled trials are needed. In one study, 124 people were given 5-HTP (600 mg/day) or the drug methysergide. After six months, 5-HTP was found to be as effective as methysergide in reducing the severity and duration of migraines.

Another study looked at 5-HTP or the drug propranolol for 4 months. Both treatments resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the frequency of migraines. However, the propranolol group fared better, with a reduction in the duration of episodes and the number of analgesics used for the treatment of episodes. For more information on 5-HTP, read the 5-HTP Fact Sheet.


3) Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral found naturally in foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains and in nutritional supplements.

Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions. It helps regulate blood sugar levels and is needed for normal muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, immune function, blood pressure, and for bone health.

Several studies have evaluated the effectiveness of magnesium for migraine and have had promising results. In one study, oral magnesium (600 mg per day) or a placebo were given to 81 people with migraines. After nine weeks, the frequency of migraines was reduced by 41.6 percent in the group taking magnesium, compared to 15.8 percent in the group taking the placebo. The only reported side effects were diarrhea in 18.6 percent of people and digestive irritation in 4.7 percent.

Other studies have found that magnesium reduces the severity and frequency of migraine. Not all studies have confirmed it, however, so more studies are needed.

High doses of magnesium may cause diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, and confusion. It can interact with certain medications, such as those for osteoporosis, high blood pressure (calcium channel blockers), as well as some antibiotics, muscle relaxants, and diuretics.


4) Butterbur
The herb butterbur (Petasites hybridus) is a shrub-like plant that grows in northern Asia, Europe, and parts of North America. Extracts made from the herb have been used to treat migraines, stomach cramps, coughs, allergies, and asthma.

Several studies suggest that butterbur helps to prevent migraines. The largest study involved 245 people with migraine took either butterbur extract (50 or 75 milligrams twice a day) or a placebo. After four months of treatment, butterbur, 75 milligrams twice a day but not 50 milligrams twice a day, was more effective than placebo for migraines.Side effects were mild and included mild digestive complaints, predominantly burping.

Side effects of butterbur may include indigestion, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrha, or constipation. Pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with kidney or liver disease should not take butterbur.

Butterbur is in the ragweed plant family, so people who are allergic to ragweed, marigold, daisy, or chrysanthemum should not use butterbur.

The raw herb as well as teas, extracts, and capsules made from the raw herb should not be used because they contain substances called pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can be toxic to the liver and kidneys and may cause cancer.

It is possible to remove the pyrrolizidine alkaloids from butterbur products. For example, in Germany, there is a safety limit to the level of pyrrolizidine alkaloids allowed in butterbur products. The daily recommended dose cannot exceed one microgram per day.