Best way to get rid of a migraine?

Question

Had it for four hours, and took Alieve two hours ago.Still intense. Any tips to releive the headache? Thanks.

Answer 1

To REALLY get rid of migraines without cost or drugs, seeing a therapist, accupuncture, or dosing on caffeine and laying down in the dark for hours with an icepack - the best remedy is to give yourself a form of accupressure (accupuncture without needles). A Shiatsu Migraine Treatment, which you can do yourself, or anyone can learn to do for you if you get simply paralyzed! It takes me about 5 minutes, and it's GONE.

You can do it anywhere. You can learn how to do it easily - just search: Instant Migraine Treatment with Shiatsu and you get great resources. I learn best by "seeing", not reading, so try this: http://www.migraineandheadache.com
Best wishes!

Answer 2

I am really intrigued by Billie's response and, if I can take the pain, may try it the next time I get a migraine. I didn't get them until a few years ago and, with the pain I experienced, I thought the first one was a brain tumor or something of that sort. Unless you have a confirmed diagnosis of migraines, it wouldn't hurt to go see a doctor. There are some amazing meds out there now. In the interim, I'd try Billie's advice -- sure can't hurt; might help a lot. Good luck.

Answer 3

I used to get a lot of migraines, I only get them occasionally now, as I found that they were related to food allergies. The ice pack on the back of the neck does help. I'd not heard of the toothpaste, I would try it, just to see if it works....Normally over the counter meds don't really help much, I usually go to bed and sleep, it will eventually ease up on it's own. Look into the allergies though, if you get migraines often.

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, constipation & intestinal inflammation;
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.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 5

There is a new development in migraine therapy:
http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Answer 6

This may sound crazy, but it does work. place an ice pack on the back of your neck, laying down in a quiet cool room. Massage toothpaste, yes toothpaste, into your temples and rest for fifteen minutes. repeat as needed.

Answer 7

I use Excedrin Migraine. It has never failed to work for me.