Other forms for migraine headaches?
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As far as homeopathic/natural things go-- I found that feverfew tea (or now I think they have tablets) was a natural ingredient that helped migraines.  I didn't like the tea, so this one didn't work that great for me.\n\nWhat really helped me, was to up my intake of B vitamins/niacin.  That did help me prevent/get ride of a significant number of migraines.\n\nGood luck-- I know they are pretty miserable.
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I get migraines sometimes too, and what makes me feel better is drinking water and lots of sleep!
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The best person to help you is your Doctor. No-ones advice should replace his.\n\nIt sounds like theres a chance your really bad headaches could be migraines which come in any forms.\nA Doctor can prescribe medications if necessary to help with the management of migraines,\n\nI find ibuprofen for Migraines works really well , and another home remedy is straight black coffee 3 sugars.\n\nGood luck and instead of worrying see your doctor and let him tell you the answers.
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Advise your doctor for another medication.  With migraines, sometimes you have to test a few medication to see which one works best for you.  Learn relaxation techniques.  Breathing exercises, meditation... it might also help.
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Hi. I can relate. I am a brain tumor survivor and I know how bad migraines can really be. Whats worked for me is the eucolyptus and spearmint all natural headache relief available at Bath and Body Works. Also, if available have someone massage your temples while you close your eyes and relax. Prescriptions don't work for some of us. Hope this helps. \n\nGood luck and best wishes,\n\nChris
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Sleeping is the only way I can get rid of my migraines but to ease the pain I've found caffeine sometimes works, pulling on my hair, tying something tight around my head (in a kung-fu-fighting style... I use the belt from a bath robe), putting anything that is very hot or cold on my head... and when all else fails I just bang my head against a wall, I really do!
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ugh i hate migraine advice from people that don't get them.  migraines often but not always have triggers.  the most common triggers are preservatives -- sulfites in wines, sodiums you can't pronounce in all kinds of prepared foods.  watch what you eat and see if you notice any patterns.  for me there is something in hotdogs, canned beans (like baked beans), soy sauce is practically deadly.  \n\ni find the best treament for mine are a cup of french coffee -- thats espresso roast coffee made in a french press. \nAlso a chunk of bakers semi sweet chocolate helps -- even better are chunks of chocolate you can find in latin supermarkets made for putting in hot drinks.  these are both relatively unproccessed and you get more chocolate goodness and less processing indgrients.  unfortunatley chocolate is also a migraine trigger for some.  \n\nsome life change things you can do to reduce migraines -- \n\ndrink lots of water -- at least 2 liters a day -- 4 is better.  water means water.  don't count juice or soda or anything else as water.  your body processes it differently.  it seems most headaches have something to do with brain dehydration including migraines.  \n\nvitamins -- b complexes and calcium/magnesium suppliments are most often recommended -- i can't guarantee this but if i eat a bunch of calcium/magnesium while i have a headache i usually feel a little better after.  \n\nmelatonin works better than any pain reducer.  i take about 6 mgs if my head hurts 9 mgs if my head hurts and i am going to sleep.  \n\nThese are just the basics.  there is a lot of info out there -- much of it is conflicting.  these are things that work for me. doesn't mean they will work for you.  best of luck.
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Take a hot bath,relax,and try Excedrin Migrain Headache(or some medicine like that)
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I have the secret!!!!! My friend who uses and is a sales Rep for Topamax passed it on to me. Eat something with potassium. I use Topamax and used to get the tingling fingers and toes. Eat a banana or drink juice with potassium, like orange, banana, pinapple... \nI've actually timed it and the juice seems to take effect about 20 seconds faster than the banana, but a banana is handy in the car!\nIts amazing what we do to keep these migraines at bay!!
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I get really severe migraine too and I feel for you.  I take medication for mine and that is the only thing that helps me (Imitrex) but before Imitrex came out I used to put an ice pack on the affected side (sometimes a bag of frozen corn or frozen peas because you could contour it to your head), lie in a darkened room and (all the above answers are great, by the way) place a hot water bottle, not too hot, on my abdomen as this would help to draw the flow of blood away from the head. Hope that helps.
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I've found that lying down with a cold, damp cloth on my forehead helps. Or you could try doing something relaxing like listening to your favorite music or having someone massage your temples. Sometimes, the same things that can trigger a migraine can also help ease the pain (chocolate, caffeine,etc).
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Osteopathy.  \n\nI am a massage therapist, not an osteopath - but I frequently refer to osteopaths.\n\nMost of my clients who get migraines have had some kind of birth trauma.  In other words, their crainum (head) was compressed or hurt in some way when they were born.  An osteopath can gently ease up the restrictions in your head and the rest of your body - possibly helping with your migraines.  Do some research about your own birth and about osteopathy.  Check out this web site and take a moment to read the description:
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I have a friend who found herself in the same situation and she tried someone's suggestion of something called Gelstat.  It's a homeopathic sublingual with ginger and feverfew.  She tried it and it worked for her better than the presciption medication she was taking (Zomig.)  You take it when you begin to get a migraine and she used one dose, and was pain free in less than two hours, where her migraines normally last for 3 days and she has to keep taking the Zomig every 12 hours for that 3 days.  Here's the link: http://www.gelstat.com/newmigrainehome.asp \n\nThe company that makes Imitrex (GlaxoSmithKline) does have some prescription drug assistance so you could go here to check that out: http://www.gskforyou.com/10_programs_under.htm\n\nGood luck!
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You can take a look at this new health drink. I use it, but not for migraines, but there is alot of people who have had their migraines actually cease by using it. I can give you the link and you can draw your own conclusions. I hope this will help you, it has for many others.
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Different medications work for some and not others. My MD had me try Midrin and it didn't work.\n\nHe had me try 5 different drugs before we found one that relieved my migraine.
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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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Believe it or not, a friend of mine was recently diagnosed with painless migraines.  I recommend that you discuss this with your doctor.