what can be done about a migraine that has lasted for 6 days now?
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How old is he? I know when imitrex and ibuprofen doesn't work for me i go to my doctor and they give me a shot of Toradol www.healthsquare.com/newrx/tor1453.htm  This web site gives you all the info on the drug. It is not meant for long term use but it works great, for me anyway, when I had a stubborn migraine that wouldn't go way.
960831
It will take a few more days,  take Tylenol. Do not touch it.  Use is to numb the pain in that area.
35145
I suggest you get a High Density Negative Ion Generator.They are good for migraines and a lot of other things.I Tried the model (IG-133) and you would not believe how much better I feel in every way including migraines.I used to have migraines every day and after sleeping with one beside my bed about 3 to 5 feet from my head I no longer have migraines.They are really good.Check out the website below for more information on what they are good for and to purchase one.I think you will be pleasently surprised.There are also several other sites and to find them just type (negative ion generators)in Yahoo Search.There are cheap negative ion generators out there but don't waste your money on them because they don't put out enough negative ions and some put out ozone too,which you don't want.You need one that puts out at least in the millions.They are called High Density Negative Ion Generators.They cost around $150.00.I think everyone should own at least one.
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I don't know what's available in the US - is there no possibility to do something against the cause...?\n\nFor migraines and back aches (without organic cause) go for a one-time manual treatment called Atlasprofilax - the effects are amazing.
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I just answered a similar question for someone else. I'll paste the answer below. Also...Excedrin now puts out "Excedrin Migraines". I've found that on the rare migraine I get now...it helps a lot! \n\nAnyway, here is how I finally stopped getting migraines so frequently:\n\nMigraines are caused by fluctuating hormones. I've suffered from them terribly! I finally found a doctor who gave me this advice...and it's very rare now that I get them! :)\n\nHe told me to stay away from the following foods for a week before my period is due..and until my period stops:\n\nOnions, caffeine, chocolate, red wine, cheeses, foods with electrolytes and nitrates (such as gatorade, bacon, ham, processed meats), nuts, dried fruit and yogurt.\n\nSounds like there is nothing left to eat..but you manage to find things when the alternate is those AWFUL migraines.\n\nI hope this helps you too!
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I also have bad migraines, when I was younger I had them once a onth and it usually lasted 2 or 3 days.  After I started my period it bacames less, thanfully.  I throw up all day when I hjave a migraine, I also have numbness and a ringing in my ears that drives me crazy!  I have the constand need to turn my head and look over my shoulder, I have the impression that it makes me feel better, but it really doesn't.  \nI have taken serc, paracetamol, Migraleve, metoclopramide etc etc etc!!!!\nI went to the chiropractor, massage therapist, tried many medications and nothing works. Some of my triggers are chocolate, onions, caffeine and super loud noise, but sometimes I can eat those things and nothing happens, so I really don't know how it works.\n\nI don't know of any support groups but maybe you can search on the internet or ask at the doctor's office.  ANd I know what you mean about feeling alone, when I try to explain why I can't go out, no one seems to understand.  They all say " you look fine to me! just a little tired!" yeah right, a little tired, it's horrible!!!!!!!  But good luck, and just know that there are people who understand.
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well it depends. you might want to talk some ibuprofen or Tylenol. Put a hot pad or ice on your head and face,which ever feels the best. If not wait a couple of days and drink a lot of water and then you should go see a doctor.
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As an adult, you know that mixing alcohol with any medications is ill-advised. Alcohol can potentiate some medications and the combination can produced bad effects. While I appreciate your discomfort, one needs to be patient. Most common viral infections last only about two weeks at the most, and many begin to loosen their grip in only a few days. Try warm baths both for the heat and also to induce relaxation. Warm drinks such as hot chocolate may help. Drink lots of fluids. Use drugs sparingly or only by your physician's advice. Many people overdose on pain medications and increase their headaches and discomfort. Avoid greasy food as with many illnesses, the oily foods tend to cause a general loss of appetite. Light foods such as ice cream, broths, jello and such are better tolerated. Also do as I do, enjoy your disease!  When you recover, you will learn how great good health is. Why are you beating your head against the wall? Because it feels so good when I stop!!!
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Yeah, I get them! I found a medication that works for me. It's called Amerge and is from the triptan family that Imitrex is from (though imitrex did NOT work for me). I suggest you keep a diary for a few months. Write down what you eat, what your activities are, and if you come into contact with strong perfumes, etc. Also record your migraines with time, strength, duration, symptoms, etc. Often people have more than one type of migraine. This will help you figure out what triggers your migraines. Take the journal to your physician!!!
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try running a bowl of warm water and adding mint or lavender to it.put your head over the bowl and place a towel over your head and stay like that for ten minutes.alternately you could go and see the doctor or just rest,stay indoors if you can help it. ♥b♥
114712
Give it 2 days to a week. Don't move it heaps either. If still a problem, just double check with your doctor.
1090912
take some ibprofen (sp?) and lay down and go to sleep. also i have this thing full of rice that u warm up and put it on ur head.. it feels soo good. my headache normally lasts 30 minutes..always unless its alot less. good luck and i hope u feel better!!
882562
sounds like a migraine - unless you've had a head injury recently? in which case - go to your local A/E dept and get checked out. if no head injury - see your GP for some special migraine tablets that are stronger than ordinary paracetamol
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If Advil, Tylenol Excedrin hasn't worked. Have you eaten any protein today that might be it. If it's hot try a cool rag or pack of ice on your neck. or a ice pack on your forehead. I get migraines quite allot, I forget about food so I eat a tbsp of peanut-butter, drink a cup of coffee, then I take two Advil, if it doesn't work I take two Excedrin migraine, if it is still persistent ice packs on my neck and forehead really work. Rub your eye brows down real hard and if you have someone around with strong hands pressure to the base of your skull is a dream. Hurst at first but it does help. Eventually a combination of the above will work. I also read Lavender, rose, and Mandarin oils work really well as a aromatherapy.  Lavender I have tried it helps but I didn't want to wait so I popped the pills. I like immediate pain relief when it comes to my headaches. I wish you well.
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Caffeine is a migraine's best friend. One jolt of caffeine and a migraine can last for hours. It won't do much for the sufferer.
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As soon as you get even the slightest hint that you are going to get a migraine, take a dose of aspirin. When I do that, I don't get the full-blown migraine (or the accompanying pain). However, I can still tell that I'd have one if I hadn't taken the aspirin.\n\nTry to figure out what is causing your migraines so that you can avoid them that way, too. It can be different for each person. For me, it was monthly hormonal changes (so I had a pretty good clue when to expect them). For others, it can be certain foods. I had a friend once who got a migraine every time she ate anything cold, like ice cream or frozen yogurt. See if you can track down the cause and then avoid whatever causes them.\n\nIf you already have the migraine and it is a relatively mild one, sometimes they can be warded off by either taking a hot shower or soaking your feet in hot water. It has something to do with blood flow. The hot shower worked for me several times.\n\nAlso, and I know this is really gross so bear with me, when a migraine becomes bad enough, you will become nauseous and then throw up. And then, voile!, the migraine will disappear. (At least this has been true for me and for others I've spoken with.) So, if all else fails and you're in the middle of a terrible migraine and you just want it to STOP, I suggest working on the computer or reading a book. For me, this speeds up the process to reaching nausea and then blessed relief. And, no, throwing up isn't pleasant. But sometimes it is better than the alternative of feeling like your head is going to explode.
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Im not a doctor but it sounds like migraine.  Go see a doctor for professional advice.