Tuesday, October 13, 2009
What is the best thing to use to get rid of migranes?
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Nothing seemed to help mine much after they were full blown. I didn't find much help with any of the meds they gave me other than the one time I got a shot of narcotics. They were getting ready to put me on daily preventitive meds but I could tell stressful days set me off so I would take 2 extra strength tylenol or something OTC w/ breakfast to hope it would prevent and I have been preventing most of them since. When I start seeing spots if I immediately take something OTC it helped but if it got full blown it didn't.
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2 Excedrin's
Tylenol usually, but see your doc and find out if something else is wrong okay.
i don't get them but my mom using a pill called imitrex
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for more information
Excedrin Migraine works pretty well if you don't have a prescription. The mixture of acetaminophen and caffeine work really well and really fast. I usually take this when I can feel a headache coming on. I also use a heating pad or take a hot shower and let the water beat on my face. I haven't had any luck with regular over the counter pain killers such as aleve or tylenol
the natural way is to use the pressure points on your hand. squeeze between your thumb and your pointer and the headache will subside.. you can also use chocolate the caffeine in the chocolate helps.
As weird as it may sound, I find that whenever I get a headache, it's due to low blood sugar or something like that. What I usually do is I just drink a soda or eat ice cream or something, then I start to feel better. A nap helps too.
That works for my mild headaches. However, an actual migraine is usually caused by an actual disease or injury. If you experience migraines often, I would suggest going to a doctor.
Ice pack. My husband suffers from migraines and that is what he uses. You need to find out what is causing those
migraines. My husband had a tumor growing on his pituitary gland. Lucky for us it wasn't malignant. That was causing most of his migraines.
Limit Your caffeine intake and drink lots of water.
Butterbur (herb) is supposed to be really good for migraines. There's a supplement called Migravoid which contains butterbur, for details please c end of this link:
http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/a...
also there's another one called Mi-Gon which is suppsoed to be good:(please c link below)
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There is a medicinal herb called Feverfew that has relieved the migranes of many people. You can grow it in your garden or in a pot. From http://www.holistichealthtools.com/heada...Feverfew: Hope for Fewer and Milder MigrainesIn the past 20 years, the leaves of feverfew, a short bushy member of the daisy family, have been used to prevent migraine headaches as well as fevers.Feverfew was mentioned in Greek medical literature as a remedy for inflammation and swelling, as well as menstrual discomfort. The name "feverfew" is derived from the Latin for "chase away fevers." Beginning in the 16th century, it was used by British herbalists for the treatment of fevers and rheumatic aches and pains. During the next few hundred years, the herb fell into disuse among herbalists. In the last two decades, however, use of the leaves to prevent migraine headache has led feverfew back to popularity with herbalists and healthcare practitioners who use phytotherapy.Because of the popularity of feverfew in Great Britain and increased medical research, the active component of feverfew is now well understood. Feverfew was found to contain a range of compounds known as sequiterpene lactones (STL). The most important STL in feverfew is parthenolide. First isolated in 1960, parthenolide comprises up to 85% of the STL content in feverfew.Proper concentration of parthenolide in feverfew extracts is critical for the effective treatment and prevention of migraines. A critical consideration in commercial feverfew products has been consistency in parthenolide content. Standardized feverfew extracts, developed in the last few years, are manufactured to insure a minimum parthenolide content of at least .2%. Consumers buying feverfew products should seek those with a guaranteed parthenolide content.How Does Feverfew Work?Even though a lack of consensus remains about the exact cause of migraine headaches, recent medical research and drug development have focused on the role of platelets and the release of substances they contain. Platelets, which are a normal part of the blood and involved in clotting, appear to behave abnormally in migraine sufferers.Platelets appear to over-aggregate prior to a migraine and then release a substance known as serotonin. Serotonin, in turn, causes abnormal blood vessel tone (primarily dilation) noted during a migraine attack. Inflammatory substances are also released locally during a migraine and probably contribute to the severity of an attack.Feverfew, and specifically parthenolide, act to inhibit over-aggregating. More importantly, is their blockage of serotonin from platelets as well as the production of inflammatory substances. The cumulative result is a normalization of blood vessel tone and a reduction in the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.Use of Feverfew for MigrainesMedical interest in feverfew arose in Great Britain after the publication of a story in Prevention Magazine in 1978 that related the success a certain Mrs. Jenkins had in using feverfew for her migraines. After suffering with migraines for over 50 years, Mrs. Jenkins found relief after consuming feverfew leaves for ten months.The first clinical study examining the effect of feverfew on migraines begin with migraine patients who had been using feverfew for several years prior to the study. Seventeen patients were enrolled and divided into one of two treatment groups: feverfew (50 mg per day) or placebo (an inactive substance). The eight patients staying on feverfew experienced continued successful management of migraines over a six-month period. The nine patients that were switched over to the placebo had an almost three-fold increase in migraine attacks over the same period of time.For the long-term treatment or prevention of migraines, individuals should use feverfew continuously for several months to as long as two to three years. Clinical experience has indicated that four to six weeks of treatment with feverfew is usually required before results are noted.Feverfew is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation or for children under the age of two years. Persons on drug therapy for migraines should consult their healthcare practitioner before using feverfew.
Awesome homeopathic remedy...called Migra Spray.Took away a vicious headache I had in 90 seconds. I dont go anywhere without it.
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Acupuncture can be great for migraines and any good acupuncturist will give you some handy tricks to get rid of them on your own. If you have been getting them for some time it is usually a warning sign that something else is wrong with the body and your acupuncturist can often use the exact location or source of the pain, as well as what time of day they generally occur to diagnose the problem and hopefully get rid of it for good. You should start paying attention to what particularly aggrevates the headaches (emotions, light, particular smells/tastes etc), as well as occurence patterns (time of day/night) and where the pain seems worst and mention these to the acupuncturist before treatment.
well as a CPhT i have heard of a new(still in testing) that the drug imitrex and naproxen sodium will be combined to make an expensive treatment...dont know the harm of taking the two together.good luck I have bad headaches myself
I suffer from migraines also. I haven't had a really bad migraine in a while since I have been taking Vitamin b. I usually get the bottle that says vitamin b-50. But on the rare occasion I do get one the best thing you can do is lie in a dark room with no sound and get a sandwich bag of ice and put it on your forehead. I know it sounds weird but it really works. You get headaches when the blood vessels in your head expand and the blood rushes through too quickly therefore you get the pounding in your head. The ice shrinks the blood vessels and slows down the flow of blood. Try it and let me know how it works for you.
Migraine Headaches can be defined as a paroxysmal ailment, accompanied by a severe headache, generally on one side of the head, and associated with disorders of the digestion, the liver, and the vision. It usually occurs when a person is under great mental tension or has suddenly got over that state. Persons who suffer from migraine headaches have a particular type of personality. They are intelligent, sensitive, rigid, and methodical, and tend to be perfectionists. A migraine headache comes on suddenly. The head and neck muscles, reacting from continuous stress, become overworked. The tight muscles squeeze the arteries and reduce the blood flow. Then, when the person relaxes suddenly, the constricted muscles expand, stretching the blood vessel walls. With each heart beat, the blood pushes through these vessels and expands them further, causing intense pain.Pain on one side of the head
There is a definite pattern of a migraine headache. The pain is on only one side of the head and often radiates from the eye. The right side of the head may be affected in one attack and the next time, the concentration of pain may be on the left side.
A short period of depression, irritability and loss of appetite
Migraines are usually preceded by a short period of depression, irritability and loss of appetite. Some persons get migraine attacks daily; others, every month or every two or three months; and still others, only or twice in several years.Pounding pain, nausea, and vomiting
The main symptoms of migraines are a pounding pain, nausea, and vomiting. The blood vessels on the affected side of the head become prominent and pulsating.
Numbness or weakness in an arm or leg, or on one side of the faceMigraines gives a fair warning before striking. The patient sees flashes of light or black spots or only parts of the objects in front of him. He may also feel numbness or weakness in an arm or leg, or on one side of the face. Sometimes the numbness may affect both sides of the face tongue and the entire mouth, making the speech slurred and difficult. As the headache develops, disturbed digestion becomes a marked feature.Migraine relief using Grapes
Migraine relief can be obtained from the juice of ripe grapes and is an effective home remedy. It is said that King Jamshed of Persia, who was very fond of grapes, once stored the juice of grapes well packed in bottles and made it public that the bottles contained strong poison so as to prevent others from taking it. It so happened that the king%26#92;'s wife was struck with migraine and having obtained no relief from any treatment, decided to end her life by taking this so-called 鈥榩oison鈥? She took it several times in small doses and contrary to her expectations, it gave her great relief instead of killing her.Migraine relief using Niacin
Niacin has proved helpful in relieving migraine pain. Valuable sources of this vitamin are yeast, whole wheat, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, nuts, sunflower seeds, liver, and fish. Vitamin I complex tablets containing 100 mg of niacin can be taken for the same purpose.Relieving Migraine using Cabbage Leaf Compress
An ancient folk remedy for relieving the pain of migraine is a cabbage leaf compress. A few leaves of the vegetable should be crushed, and then placed in a cloth and bound on the forehead at bedtime, or when convenient during the day. The Compress should be renewed when the leaves dry out.Migraine treatment using Lemon Crust
The crusts of lemon have also been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. These crusts should be included into a fine paste in a mortar. The paste should be applied, it plaster on the forehead. It will provide great relief.Natural Migraine headache treatment using Vegetable Juices
Carrot juice, in combination with spinach like, or beet and cucumber juices, has been found beneficial in the treatment of migraine. In the first combination, 200 ml of spinach juice may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice to prepare 500 ml or half a litre of the combined juices. In the second combination, 100 ml each of beet and cucumber juices may be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice.Migraine relief diet
Fasting on orange juice and water
It is essential to undertake a thorough cleansing of the system and adopt vitality-building measures. To begin with, the patient should resort to fasting on orange juice and water for two or three days. If the orange juice does not agree with the patient, juices of vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, and celery may be taken.
Avoid foods like white flour products, sugar, tinned or preserved foods, etc
Foods which should be avoided are white flour products, sugar, confectionery, rich cakes, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, greasy foods, tinned or preserved foods, pickles, condiments, and sauces.All-fruit diet
After the short juice fast, the patient may adopt an all-fruit diet for about five days, taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits.Well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts etc.
Thereafter the patient should follow a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. This diet should be supplemented with milk, yoghurt, buttermilk, vegetable oils, and honey. Further short periods of the all-fruit diet may be necessary at intervals of a month or two, according to the requirement of the case.Eat frequent small meals, Copious drinking of water is essential.
The patient should eat frequent small meals rather than a few large ones. Overeating should be avoided. Copious drinking of water is recommended.Take warm-water enema to cleanse bowels
During the initial two or three days of the juice fast, a warm water enema may be taken daily to cleanse the bowels.
Hot bath, cold compress applied to headA hot fool bath, fomentation over the stomach and spine, cold compress (4.5%26#92;JC to 15.6%26#92;JC) applied to the head, and towels wrung out of very hot water and frequently applied to the neck will go a long way in relieving migraine headaches.Plenty of exercise and walk in fresh air is essential
The patient should also take plenty of exercise and walk in the fresh air.
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