excedrin migraine works well.
natural progesterone cream from the healthfood store sometimes works.
try an ice pack on different parts of the head and neck.
eat something nutritious and drink a glass of water, migraines can be triggered by thirst and hunger.
it may sound crazy but if you do a head stand (you may need to get someone to help you) it can sometimes help. you have to stay in that position for a couple of minutes but it has worked for me before.
if all else fails lay in a dark dark room and try to sleep for an hour or more.
2007-09-09 02:20:16
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answered by somebody's a mom!! 7
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I had migraines for a long time before I actually went to see a neurologist. That was the best thing I ever did for myself! I now have a prescription that I take every day that helps so much, I have less migraines and they are much less intense when I do have them.
Some people have 'triggers" that start migraines, such as smoking, chocolate, strawberries, etc... They can be different for everyone, but try to keep track of what you eat before you get a migraine and see if there is a pattern.
I also got "Migraine be Koool" from my local drugstore- they are just little gel strips you can put on your forehead for some relief. I found the cooling sensation really helped me.
Also, try Head On Migraine. I hate their commercials, but the product really does work. It is better than the cooling strips because you can use it anytime.
You really should talk to your doctor and get a recommendation for a neurologist, anything else you get will just help you temporarily, but the doctor will be able to give you long term relief. Good luck!
2007-09-09 02:17:48
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answered by susanbamboozlin 4
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There are many treatments for migraine headaches. But do they work? Ah..there's the real question. Different treatments seem to work for different folks. I have tried many, The ones that work seem to lose efficacy after a while. Just check with your local medic and try out some. Good luck.
(I take Topamax and it helps, but it makes my memory goofy)
2007-09-09 02:22:20
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answered by skwonripken 6
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There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, WORRY, 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, 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.
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2007-09-09 02:55:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Drink a soda with caffeine, you want a lot of caffeine. Lay quietly in a dark place if possible, and put a bag of frozen vegetables on your forehead. If you don't have frozen vegetables, use a zip lock bag of ice. Or you can take an Excedrine Migrane pill, but they don't work as well after your body gets immune to them. i get horrible migranes too, i use this trick, even at work (without the laying down thing.)
2007-09-09 02:21:16
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answered by cmbkmbbtb 1
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How do you know it's a migraine? It's probably a tension headache.
What you need is improved blood flow. Exercise.
Stop eating sugar, especially high fructose corn syrup.
2007-09-09 02:31:34
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answered by Anonymous
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TREXIMET is the only migraine treatment to combine these 2 medicines—IMITREX® (sumatriptan) and prescription-strength naproxen sodium (an NSAID) — in one tablet. So it works 2 ways. Many migraine treatments, like IMITREX, just target nerves and blood vessels. TREXIMET also relieves the inflammation that can cause migraine pain. Prescription TREXIMET: Is for acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults. Is superior to the ingredient in IMITREX Tablets at relieving migraine pain. Provides relief from the debilitating pain of a migraine attack. Your results may vary. Comes in a portable flip-top container. This way you’re sure to have TREXIMET with you at the first sign of migraine pain. Headache experts recommend taking migraine medications, like TREXIMET, at the first sign of migraine pain. When a migraine attacks Ever wonder what happens in your brain during a migraine attack? See the illustrations below to get a better look at the insides of a migraine. During a migraine attack, nerves in the brain release chemicals, causing blood vessels to expand (also known as vasodilation), which is believed to contribute to migraine pain. Some migraine medicines target nerves and blood vessels. Additional chemicals are produced that inflame nerves and surrounding blood vessels and can cause migraine pain. Some migraine medicines relieve inflammation. In addition to head pain, the inflammation and irritation of the nerves during a migraine can produce other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. TREXIMET is the only migraine treatment to combine these 2 medicines — IMITREX (sumatriptan) and prescription-strength naproxen sodium (an NSAID) — in one tablet. So it works 2 ways: it targets the nerves and blood vessels believed to trigger a migraine and relieves inflammation that can cause migraine pain. Prescription TREXIMET is for acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults. Important Safety Information about TREXIMET TREXIMET may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, serious stomach and intestinal problems such as bleeding and ulcers, and serious rash that may be fatal and occur without warning. Risk of stomach and intestinal problems increases in the elderly. Do not take TREXIMET if you have a history of heart or liver disease, stroke, TIAs, problems with blood circulation, uncontrolled blood pressure, or allergic reaction to aspirin, NSAIDs, or sumatriptan; or right before or after heart surgery called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, family history of heart disease, are a post-menopausal female, or male over age 40. Talk to your doctor before taking TREXIMET if you have stomach ulcers or bleeding; chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats; kidney problems; are pregnant, nursing, or thinking about becoming pregnant; or taking medications, especially pain relievers or antidepressants. A life-threatening problem may occur with TREXIMET, especially if used with antidepressants called SSRIs or SNRIs. Do not take TREXIMET if you have taken an MAOI antidepressant within the last 2 weeks. TREXIMET should only be used exactly as prescribed, at the lowest dose and for the shortest time possible.
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answered by Belinda 3
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if it is really bad you need to get prescription medicine from the doctor. But I find sometimes the medicine doesn't do much...I suggest...strongly...getting roll on bio freeze and putting it on your forehead....believe it or not, it works better than the prescription...and just go to sleep.
2007-09-09 02:19:00
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answered by Anonymous
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