Migraine...?

Question

Is there any effective medicine for Migraine?

Answer 1

Imitrex works well to treat migraines or a Verapamil is a good drug to help prevent migraines in the first place.

Answer 2

YES, thank god. For me at least. I guess it probably depends on the person and the type of migraine they get.

I take Butalbitol, which is a generic version of Fiorinal (don't think I spelled that right, sorry). I get migraines associated with my menstral cycle, and if I catch it when it's just starting (I start with light and sound sensitivity), it will usually go away almost completely. If I wait too long then I'm stuck with it until it decides to leave.

You can get Butalbitol by prescription, with or without codeine.

And by the way, I tried Feverfew as a daily supplement, as a tea, and on an "as-needed" basis. I never noticed any relief.

Answer 3

I do get migraines. I got a medical discharge from the military because of them. Everyone suffers from migraine syndrome differently, in some way, but the typical symptoms are: 1. Ache/throb on one side of the head 2. Sensitivity to light 3. Sensitivity to sound 4. Nausea, etc. I personally also have a sensitivity to smell, and tend to lose some of my equilibrium as well. Most people feel better sitting or lying down in a cool, dark room. Some people need caffeine, others find that their headaches are triggered by it. One of the first things to do is to figure out what gave you the headache in the first place and try to steer clear of that (those) thing(s). I usually end up sleeping mine off. I hope this helps...

Answer 4

There are numerous medications which have proved to be effective in migraine management. However, migraine management in itself is not a matter of taking a single pill. It like many other chronic diseases must be managed with lifestyle changes, prevention, and treatment of acute phases. This may be done with traditional medications, nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, dietary restrictions, accupuncture, psychotherapy, biofeedback and possibly chiropractic manipulation.

Proper management starts with appropriate diagnosis. In one study less than 65 % of patients were diagnosed properly using IHS (international headache society) guidelines. Another study found significant inconsistency in diagnostic criteria use even among equally trained headache specialist. This has lead to further educational efforts for both headache specialist and GPs alike. Most headache suffeers are not diagnosed with migraines due to the GPs lack of wanting to "label" their patients with the condition.

The National Headache Foundation produces a lot of literature for the patient and health care provider alike and can be helpful. Go to:
www.headaches.org

click on the patient tabs

then on education resources.

Print and fill out the headache diary.
also read the section on "How to talk to your headache doctor" with this guidance you may get a better diagnosis. Also I would suggest you look at the Headache dietary list and the information on rebound headaches.

There is no one sure answer for which medication is best.

I rarely if ever disagree with Dr. Frank but I feel propranolol is a poor preventive as well as verapamil. These are designed for hypertension and prevent headahces as a side effect. The other side effects can make them difficult to take.

Better preventive medications, though also with some side effect problems of their own are the AED or neuro modulators. Zonisamide and Topiramate are the best but Depakote ER has a long track record of success.

For migrainre relief the triptan medications are usually best, though there are a couple of conditions which can be made worse by taking triptans, so they should not be borrowed and only taken with a presciption.

Regardless, every patient is different, and it may take a few tries to find the perfect medication for your condition.

Two important and key points to remember.
1. Nobody can guarantee 100% cure rates, if they say this, it is a lie and you should ignore them.

2. See your GP, if you are not getting better ask for referral to a neurologist or headache specialist. DO not seek help by other providers until cleared by your doctors, they may do more harm than good. A good headache specialist will know how to guide your use of alternative medication techniques to your best advantage.

Having had migraines, I wish you well.

I now completely control mine with a preventive and biofeedback. There is a therapy for everyone. They take some effort but it will be controlled if you work with your providers

Answer 5

Depends whether you are talking about migraine relievers or preventatives. The answer to both is yes, but none of the drugs are 100%.

The most effective 2 preventers are probably Sanomigran and propanolol. These are only used in patients who have a minimum of 1-2 attacks per week.

In terms of treatment there is little to choose between the 5HT agonists, but the oldest, Imigran, is a bit slow to act orally it it very rapid by injection or nasal spray.

Answer 6

I've suffered from Migrains since I was a child. If you don't want to go the prescription route, Exedrin is the one pill I've taken that can actually make my headaches go away, in about an hour.

Nothing else has ever done that without sleeping it off too.

Answer 7

My wife has a prescription drug called 'Zomig' which is the only thing that works for her. However when I get migraines, 3 paracetomol do the trick + dark room.

Answer 8

My wife takes Topomax and it helps reduce the number of headaches.

She takes Zomig when she starts getting a migraine.

Take care,
Troy

Answer 9

Ask your doctor about Imitrex. It's traditionaly used for migraine treatment.
Good luck!

Answer 10

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
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.

Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects.
Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

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 is very 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.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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