I have a migraine - sleep, cold flannel, heatpack, panadol & water are not helping. Anyone have a home remedy?
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I get really bad migraines too. Normally if I have a migraine I drink tea, place an ice pack on your forehead( lay in the dark where its peacefull), or I learned this when I was younger. First keep your eyes opes and take your pointer and middle finger and massage your temples at the same time for about ten sec.. THen close your eyes and do the same thing. It works a little for more, and if that doesnt work take some advil.
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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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I had a dull migraine for 4 months before I decided to tell my doc. Topamax cured it right up. \n  If you can't get into the doctor, try a fruit diet for 3 days.. eat or drink nothing else (except a multi-vitamin) except fresh, canned or frozen fruit and it's juice, drinking plain water is fine too.\n  I have no idea why this works but a doctor told me to do it years ago and I tried it. It greatly relieved the pain but it's only a temporary fix. \n  Lay off the caffeine too.
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B-Complex vitamins and magnesium work for some people.I read about it in Prevention Magazine and told several people and it worked for some.A negative ion generator(negative ionizer)is also supposed to work for migraine headaches as well as a lot of other things,including depression.
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Ms Nurse: I use tylenol pm! It really works for me.I wouldn't even suggest drugs or sleeping pills.Also try listening to music. My favorite was DAVID CROSBY " IF ONLY I COULD REMEMBER MY NAME" Try that (great album,let me know how you like it!)Good luck and GOD bless you REAL good!
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I really feel for you on this one, I get them too, just feel like dying when they come on! I have to get in a dark room and just wish I could get to sleep most of the time. \nI have been to the GP's and he has prescribed Zomig migraine tablets which seem to do the job. I always take them with a pint of water which is not really what I want to be drinking but it does seem to help. I also put a cold wet towel on my head (sounds strange but it is very soothing). \nI have also been having the Depo Prevera (pill injection) which has stopped my cycle and does make all the symptoms slightly better. If you are young I know that you can have the pill for reasons such as this below the age of consent etc.... \n\nHowever I would say go to your GP they can refer you to a migraine clinic and there they will try all sorts of medication until you find the one that suits you and they also give some really good advice not only to you but to your family too. My other half thought I was just being funny holed up in the bedroom and telling him to not have the tv on loud in the living room.
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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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I am going through the same thing right now.  You can try swishing warm water with a little bit of salt in it anytime it starts to hurt, extra strength tylenol, and try putting heat or cold on it.  Heat seems to work for me but it may be different for you.
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I'm a Naturalist.  I don't believe in synthetic drugs.  I suffered from migraines -- at twice your daughter's age, but I can offer some advice.  Take what you will.\n\n1.  Cut intake of carbonated beverages and refined sugars to a minimum.  Cut fats somewhat.\n2.  Add baked and parboiled potatotes to the diet.  Bread, pasta & rice are also helpful if not "oily".\n3.  Add milk (whole) to the diet - if she opposes "straight" milk, make milk shakes/smoothies and prepare dishes in which milk is essential (i.e., cereals, quiches).  Don't serve cold beverages/dishes) close to bedtime as it might interfere with her sleeping.    \n4.  Take caffeine out of the diet (sodas, etc.).  Buy caffeine-free soft drinks (for when she insists on them); decaffinated teas, etc.\n5.  Drink Peppermint Tea (decaffinated) is said to help sooth headaches/migraines.  Minimal sugar, if any, but discourage it.\n6.  Warm meals (as opposed to cold) as often as possible.  They are relaxing.\n7.  "Feverfew" is an herb said to cure migraines.  Health food stores often carry dried herbs.  Grind it, add to salad dressing or wherever you can - she won't taste the difference.  I don't know if it's available in capsule form -- but it's hard to trust manufacturers of herbal supplements to "know" what you're getting.  If available in capsule form, I recommend taking the contents out of the capsule and adding it to foods.  (I don't like the gelatin capsule sitting in the stomach long, or the sudden burst of contents once it breaks down; the herb more evenly distributed in food is healthier.)\n8.  Exercise - running, bike riding....  vigorous activity/play.  Exercise relieves stress and helps the nutrition of the body flow more evenly.\n9.  Yoga -- children's classes available some places -- they are relaxing, teach relaxation, and straighten the spine.  \n10.  Deep breathing, clearing the mind, and relaxing... when the headaches occur, after getting into bed, and whenever else it's convenient.  Cool cloths and dark rooms are helpful when having a migraines.\n11.  Get to the cause of any stress.  The stress may be minimal (or not), but refined sugars, caffeine, (etc.)... without proper balance of milk, potatoes, (etc.)... can inflame pulses causing migraines.  \n\nNote:  A baked potato or potato salad would be a healthier after-school snack for someone with migraines.  If there are activities during or after which she often gets migraines, serve a potato or milk... and see if that helps.\n\nWrite me if I can ever be of any help.\n\nGood luck.  (I know they are dreadful!)\n\nClar
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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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You need something stronger - Migraleve maybe or co-codamol soluble - they work fast xx
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600-800 milligrams of ibuprofen will work for me, if anything is going to.  Sometimes with a migraine, it just has to "wear out".  And the effective medication seems to be very individual--the same thing doesn't work for everyone.  Sometimes pressure on the worst pain spot, or a cold wet washcloth, and lying down seem to help.
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Excedrin is a great over the counter medicine as it combines aspirin, acetaminophin, and caffeine.  You can also duplicate this at home...try having a cup of coffee (or a diet soda with caffeine) with tylenol or advil and see if that helps.  Also, if you're suddenly having migraines, you should go to the doc to see if there might be something more serious going on.  The doc can also prescribe migraine medications that can help, although they can be expensive.\n\nAnother thing that used to work for me was Sinutabs.  My migraines were sometimes sparked by swollen sinuses and that sometimes helped.  Try alternating hot and cold on your forehead and back of your neck.  \n\nEveryone who get migraines is unique.  You need to find your own best method.  Hopefully this gives you a couple of ideas to try.\n\nGood luck!\n\nMany Blessings,\nLilyth
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First of all, I am sorry you have to go through the pain. It is horrendous at times. I have suffered from migraines since '95. I have tried everything from prescriptions to vitamins to changing my dietary habits. I didn't want to rely on prescriptions alone, so if you have Tension Migraines which start from your shoulders/neck and works itself up then a quick way would be a shoulder/neck massage. Shower massagers also work just as good. If you have some Eucylptus Oil/Menthol Rub/Sports Creme massage your neck and shoulders first, then a hot shower. It loosens your muscles. Multi Vitamins as well. At any Health/Vitamin Store ask the clek for Fever Few in the gel capulets. This also works for Migraines. There is also Excedrin Migraine or even Excedrin Tension Headache this works good too if you can catch the Migraine in time. \n\nFor the long term, you might want to ask your doctor to have a blood test if you hadn't already had one. From my blood results, I was low on potassium. I am also a coffee drinker, so unfortunately the caffeine triggers mine as well. Stress is also a big factor. \n\nHope you feel better soon!
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try nytol and if thats no good ask the doctor for phenergan tablets you will soon be out cold
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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.