What is the best thing to do to get rid of a migraine?
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no consumption of sweet stuff: chocolates, candies, sugar, etc
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how many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat? i suffer from chronic migraines, and i know when i eat 10+ servings of fruits and veggies my headaches are minimal, and are not as severe when i get them. also, drink TONS of water. in the winter you may not be drinking enough water because you do not feel as "thirsty" as you would in the summer. also, avoid drinking coffee/tea/pop that has caffeine in it, because they are diuretics, which will dehydrate you, and make any headache worse. hope that helps!
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Cut down on the caffeine and alcohol, drink more water, get regular sleep, eat a healthy balance of foods.  If absolutely necessary, do not exceed the recommended dose of an OTC pain killer such as Tylenol, asprin or Advil.\n\nFor migraines, what has helped me is taking magnesium supplements (a magnesium deficiency causes the same symptoms as those by a migraine) and seeing a chiropracter.
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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 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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I feel your pain... literally. I get the worst migraines. They started when I was in 5th grade, but they went away until i got into high school and were about 5x as intense. \n\nWhen I get a migraine I can't move. It really messes with my brain and I can't remember simple things like my home phone number or how to get house from school. I need complete silence and darkness. I usually spend the day lying on the cold bathroom floor (the cool tiles feel good on my hot head plus I usually spend most of the day throwing up, so it's pretty convenient).  When I started having migraines that lasted for 3 or more days they made me get a CT scan. It didn't show anything, and they still haven't found a medicine that works for me. \n\nSo sorry, I can't really offer any advice on how to make your migraines better, because I'm still having that problem myself. Well, I guess the best advice I can give is to talk to your doctor about different medicine's you could be taking. Once you find the right medicine, you can control your migraines and your life will get back to normal. At least, thats what I keep telling myself....
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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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Migraines are often due to or aggravated by nutritional deficiencies, so if you want to avoid them in the longterm, it's a good idea to support your whole system with the relevant nutrients. Calcium magnesium (with vitamin D) and EFA's (essential fatty acids, from fish oil, flax, etc.) usually make a big difference, though it might take a while for them to do so. \n\nThere's a Reckeweg homeopathic remedy (I don't remember which number it is -- the Dr. Reckeweg remedies are referred to by number, e.g. R28, R87 etc. -- but they could tell you at a health food store which one it is) that is very good for migraines in both the longterm and the shortterm: it should start working right away when you feel one coming on, but will likely also lessen the frequency & severity of migraine attacks in the future.\n\nThe other thing that supposedly works *really* well is (homeopathic?) lithium by BioLogic. A friend of mine who has worked in the alternative medicine industry for 20-odd years says that taken at the first sign of migraine, it can make it go away within five minutes. \n\nSo there are definitely things that can help. I'm not super-specific here, but this gives you some ideas of things to look into, at least.\n\nGood luck!
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There are many things that can cause a migraine.  I listed a couple links below for you.\n\nHope they help!
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Codeine.\nSome claim Butterburr extract can help. It is available at the health food store. But, I don't find it or other remedies strong enough for Migraines. There are some products in health food stores that can lessen the severity. I find that codeine helps more than anything, I have ever used. You must get a prescription in the U.S. for Fioricet to obtain codeine pills. But it is available, over-the-counter in any pharmacy, in many countries. In England, there are about 10 products, such as "Migraleve", available in a pharmacy with codeine. There are many products on ebay, sometimes they even work, but watch out most are junk.
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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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the easiest way to stop a headache...is to take lots of water, and yes about 70% of the cause is constipation.\nanother way of stopping a headache, is to take your palm and rub it back and forth using your thumb(from the otherhand....the trick is that all your attention is on your palm and after 5 minutes or so....your headache disappears. also try relaxing..have a bubble bath or just close your eyes and rest...it does help alot....remember to drink lots of water!!!
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It depends on what is causing the headaches.\n\nI think a lot of migraines stem from sinus problems.  Try flushing your sinuses with a lukewarm saline rinse.  Also, try tiger balm under your eyes and nose while standing in a steamy shower.  Open up those sinuses!\n\nYou might want to check your diet and activities.  Smoking, alcohol, and caffeine withdrawel is notorious for setting off migraines.\n\nI would seriously recommend keeping a migraine diary.  Record every time you have a migraine.  Also record such things as the pollen count, barometric pressure and what you ate that day.  I know it sounds tedious... but it is an excellent way to start to track down alternative causes.\n\nGood luck!
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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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Take a hot bath,relax,and try Excedrin Migrain Headache(or some medicine like that)
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i have a list of herbs that will stop migraines. contact me for info. and the doctors don't want you to know them either.
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There are many different types of migraines. I suggest you see your physician to find a treatment plan that works for you. It is proven howevern that a lack of stimulation helps ALL migraines. Turn out the lights, turn off the TV, unplug the phone and lay down in a noiseless and lightless environment.