Does any1 have any cures 4 migraines.?

Question

My niece was told this morning that she suffers from them.

Answer 1

yes my brother

Answer 2

Best to find the cause..I have suffered with migraine since I was seven ......It took me a few years to realise that sweets (the unnatural colours and flavours) cheese, chocolate and oranges were the cause, these contain a particular chemical that can trigger off migraines, mostly I had eaten these things the DAY BEFORE. as I grew up my migraines were triggered off also by my hormones and if I missed a meal and was stressed I would get one too, mine gave me such bad pain I sometimes banged my head against the wall to offset the pain!!! as no tablets worked, I would usually throw up about four times then pass out for about 4-6 hours, sometimes when one would start i saw what I thought was a hair infront of my eyes, then it would become like net curtain over one eye followed by flashing lights and slurring of speach, sometimes at this stage I had to stop and curl into a ball and not move, which was embarrassing if I were out some where.!!
Start a diary to see if food is the cause, its the usual suspect. good luck they do get better I am nearly forty now and have had only a couple of bad ones in the past 2-3 years instead of every week.as I did when I was young, and monthly through out my late teens and 20's and 30's

Answer 3

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 try the simple solutions 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.

The headache diary will show the migraine triggers, many of these triggers are dietary and are shown on the diet list.

Some people have had success with Head-On though I have not had great success with it in migraines.

The best medicines for most forms of migraine are the triptan group. Though they are picked for each patient based on their type of migraine pattern, and that is usually developed through their history and physical and an examination of a headache diary.

Do not take Imitrex or any one else’s migraine medications 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 and naturopathic remedies and preventive treatments..

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 4

There is no cure for migraine headaches but there are several treatment options to reduce the occurrence, severity, symptoms of Migraine headaches.The headaches are often triggered by something: certain foods: refined sugars, caffeine, and alcohol. Eating six small meals vs. three large meals can reduce migraines that are associated with abnormal blood sugar condition(" reactive hypoglycemia= low blood sugar). Reduce salt intake. Certain food allergies can trigger a Migraine. Avoid cow's milk protein.Some sufferers have been reported to improve after removing all cow's milk protein from their diet.The presence of lactose intolerance was found to be a strong predictor of improvement on such a diet. Worldwide, migraines occur in 25% of women and up to 10% in men . Females are about three times more likely to develop migraines than men. These is alot of information available on the web that is informative and helpful. I hope this helps.
http://www.SavonMigraines.com

Answer 5

Having suffered all my life with the things, all I can suggest is sleep. Once the Migraine is there I can't shake it off until I've slept.

If I can feel it coming I try to keep my sugar levels up, a sweet drink can help slow it down so you can last longer before you need to sleep.

Answer 6

Avoid chocolate and oranges and cheese for a start. A good propriety medication is Migraleve tablets which can be bought at the chemist does work. Few cures available but self-help as above. Avoid stress and get plenty of fresh air. Should one get the warning eg "eye squiggles" then rest in a darkened room.

Answer 7

She needs to find her trigger, my Mum's is banana's, mine is egg's. Then avoid that particular food. Unfortunately she may also find that like many women its hormonal and they come every month.
You need to always carry painkillers, I find that standard paracetamol aren't strong enough, although I also find that something like Neurofen Extra is the best. As well as pain relief you need an anti-inflammatory like ibrofen. Eat regular, brink plenty. When the migraine does hit and she will learnt he difference between a migraine and an ordinary headache the best thing to do is get to bed asap.
Try not to drive when suffering as I find it will affect my concentration and my eye sight.

Answer 8

Migraines can ruin your day. Inderal, by rx only may help. Caffiene seems to help a small bit. Take a caffiene pill w-tylenol and aspirin. Or go to your Dr or the nearest Er, and they can give you a shot that will lessen the pain. Stay in a dark, quiet room. Good luck!!!!

Answer 9

Feverfew is a bitter herb used for prevention of headaches, but is effective if taken for a longer time.Vitamin B2 and Coenzyme Q10 are natural supplements used for migraine treatment. More information is available at http://www.aches.in/headache.html

Answer 10

Try using a cool pack on the area that hurts, it helps sometimes takes the migraine away, also keep drinking water as dehydration aids to migraines.

Answer 11

dont think there is a cure - I suffer with migraines. I find that eating at all meal times helps - dont skip them or eat too late. If you feel one starting take something really strong with ibuprofen in straight away and drink lots of water regularly - sometimes lack of fluids starts them off

Dont eat too much cheese or chocolate - that can trigger it too