My husband has mograines and no meds..he takes 3 advil 3 tylenol does nothing..is there a way he can get some relief?
2007-05-03 03:42:04 · 7 answers · asked by me2 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Since migraines are caused by the constriction of blood vessels in the brain, anything with a blood thinner will work (alcohol has even worked for me) Even a message on the temples and head can help relieve some of the pain.
2007-05-03 03:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-03-18 22:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may be getting used to the advil and tylenol.I used to take 3 advil,followed by a very warm washcloth on the head,frequently changed,have himkeep his eyes closed as light sometimes aggravates this conditio.Also,peppermint has the same natural ingredient that they use to make Ibuprofen,the same ingredients used in most painklilers.I try to change painkillers every three months,just to make sure that I do not get used to them.I also do hot,long showers.It could be a combo of stress and sinus problems or even allergies.Try these remedies first.They cost very little and work well for me.If you have a chance visit your local health food store.They will even have more stuff to help you out.Good Luck.
2007-05-03 03:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by bustov1965 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by massaging the small of his back and work your way up: Help his muscles to relax. After you relax his shoulders well, massage his neck, then up over his scalp. Then down across his forehead and down around his ears. You might even try massaging in a few drops of peppermint oil on his temples. After that, give him a relaxing tea and a glass of water, then let him rest in a dark place for a while. That's what I have to do with my mother: She has a huge problem with migraines.
2007-05-03 03:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the arthritis form of tylenol, and a strong cup of coffee. Excedrin migraine has caffiene in it, so you can try that also, I don't use it because it makes me even sicker, but it might work for your husband, and BTw the dark room and a cold compress also work pretty good in combination with pain medication.
2007-05-03 03:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.G's wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking two Excedrin Migraine formula tablets. It helps me.
2007-05-03 03:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay down in a dark room, close your eyes and rest for about 2-3 hours, it'll go away. It's the only thing that works for me.
2007-05-03 03:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should ask his doc to check for this:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html
2007-05-03 12:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋