migraine headaches.?

Question

i take two excedrins every time i get a headache. ive taken imitrex before and a different medicine. any ideas of what else i could take. ive seen a doctor several times about this problem. i usually get one from stress or heat. i ride the bus home from school and with the heat right now ive had a headache two days in a row. any ideas. (its not from stress)

Answer 1

Headaches are complex problems and there is no easy solution.

It is best to find out the source/cause of your recurrent or chronic headaches.

First, if this is the worst headache of your life or could be considered a thunderclap headache, or if you have a headache and neck rigidity (not stiffness) and or back pain, seek urgent medical care.

Otherwise, first try the simple solutions first paracetamol/acetaminophen/Tylenol or aspirin (I prefer Excedrin personally) go to a darkened quiet room and lie down. Avoid bright lights and prolonged computer use.

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent.

If you feel you need to see a doctor, go to the following site prior to your visit:

www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Do not take Imitrex or any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval.

I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic and if no improvement a specialist in headaches.

As a fellow migraine sufferer, I wish you the best.

Answer 2

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent.

If you feel you need to see a doctor, go to the following site prior to your visit:

www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Do not take Imitrex or any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval.

I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic and if no improvement a specialist in headaches.

Answer 3

Migraine Headache Treatments:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120/DSECTION=8

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.
Acidity and probably constipation/inflammation of intestines is cause of your H/A.
Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy food, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS 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.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

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

Answer 5

I would ask the doctor to give you a referral to a neurologist so they can help you find the root cause. I used to take Excedrin everyday for almost two years, Magnesium Oxide and amitriptyline seem to help.