What is a migrane, what causes it, and what is the quickest way to get rid of one?!?
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Many things can be the cause of a migraine.  It has been proven that 25% of the people who get migraines if they take the herb "Feverfew" it will help them.  I use to have migraines and I used the Feverfew along with Ibuprofen.  The good thing is you can take it on an empty stomach and it won't hurt you.  You can buy it a Walmart but be sure you get the 380mg. and take at least two at a time.  They say if you get them ofen take one Feverfew daily and it will keep the migranes away.  Good luck and God Bless.
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Migraines and headaches are, of course, two very different things.  A headache can be caused by numerous things.  Migraine disease is a neurological condition with episodes being triggered by a number of causes.\n\nA lot of migraine sufferers, myself included, are often awakened by migraines.  You might want to keep a migraine diary to watch for what triggers you.  There are primary triggers (things that, all by themselves, will set you off), and then there are triggers that build up (things that combine with other things to trip you into a migraine state).  Some things you can avoid...some you can't.\n\nWhile the following are common triggers, they are by no means all of the triggers that are around:\n\nAged cheese \nEggs\nTomatoes\nCitrus fruits\nWheat products\nAlcohol \nMSG \nChocolate \nCaffeine \nNitrites (hot dogs, bacon, lunch meat, etc.)\nAvocado \nFermented or pickled foods \nYeast, protein extracts, freshly baked yeast products\nOnions \nNuts, peanut butter\nDairy products, yogurt, sour cream\nAspartame \nMold and mildew\nBright lights\nPerfumes and strong scents\nSkipping or delaying meals\nMissing sleep\nHormonal Changes (period/menopause)\nOral contraceptives \nHormone replacement therapy \nWeather conditions, barometric changes, cold and/or dry weather\nHigh altitude\nTime or time zone changes/jet lag\n\n\nStress is not a trigger, but in the same way that stress won't cause a cold, it can often be a contributing factor.\n\nYou should get in to see a doctor - preferably a neurologist who specializes in migraines.  Spendy?  Yes!  But these are the folks who have the answers and can truly help!  I have had migraines for over 40 years, and we are just beginning to really get a handle on the (several types of) migraines I deal with more than 2/3 of the month!
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You might consider getting off the scripts and try something natural and find out what your trigger points are. Get rid of the trigger points gets rid of the migraines.
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Yes, there is a solution to get rid of the cause. A fairly new Swiss one-time treatment named "Atlasprofilax" would do it. The manual treatment costs approx. 220 Dollars and is available in California and in Europe.\n\n60000 persons have been treated already, also against other symptoms (whiplash, migraine, muscle trouble asf.) - and I myself have sent 30 people to a treatment personally. Until now 100% positive feedback.
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Stay away from stressful situations.  Don't watch TC in the dark or stay up too late.  Sleep is important.\n\nIt sounds like you may be getting migrains and you may need to seek mediacal attention.  What you should do in the mean time is STAY in the dark, with a cool face cloth.  \n\nEat a well balanced diet, eat things in moderation, and include exercise in your daily routine.\n\nI am a previous sufferer of headaches.  Good luck!
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call your doc for a refill.if you cant get thru go to the er they may give you a temporary refill,until you see your doc.i get migraines and its terrible!! hope you feel better soon
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There are people on my job that experience migrains and what you are describing is one of the symptoms.  Go to the doctor quickly!
686510
If you can get away. . .a dark room with no noise.  There are many prescription drugs to deal with migraines, but I have luck with an aspirin based over the counter medication, and at least an hour of QUIET and DARK.  Try to catch them early, before they knock you down.  I sympathize.
649640
Take a hot bath,relax,and try Excedrin Migrain Headache(or some medicine like that)
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I have had migraines from the time I was a sophomore in High school and still have them today at age 55. No matter how bad my headaches have been I have never had one for longer than a day. Let me also state that trying to stop a migraine with over the counter drugs is like trying to stop a semi-truck by standing in front of it. However, do not take anything else till you see a doctor. I know what you said about insurance but you must get to a doctor now and have proper medication prescribe to you now. Worse yet is the fact that with migraines Doctors must experiment with what drugs do best for your type of migraine. So you may be forced to go see a Doc more than once or even twice. I am sorry but you have no choice as having this kind of pain for this long is not good for you. I am not a pro on any form of drug use but migraines can not be stopped any other way. I am sorry for your pain. Good luck and win!!!
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My migraines (fairly infrequent, thank GOD) are caused mainly by massive stress, flashing lights, or lack of sleep.  What you should really do is keep a headache diary - this is how I narrowed down my triggers.  Keep a notebook by your bed and every night before you go to sleep make a note of what you ate, your stress level, how you're sleeping, anything out of the ordinary.  You may find common threads.\n\nAs for while you're suffering - for me the trick is catching it early.  I have to take some sort of analgesic when I start getting the tunnel vision and the metallic taste in my mouth or I'm in for a world of hurt later.  If I don't catch it in time then keeping my hands extra-warm seems to help.  (I don't know why - I just go with what works.)\n\nMy best to you - I feel your pain.  My mother always said you should never hand a gun to someone with a migraine because they'd surely shoot themselves.
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I suggest she goes to a dietician and have her put on diet pills by doctor. Its safer to have her weight loss watched by doctor, in case something happens. I am on one of those diets, and I have Migraine headaches quite a bit, so I have to be under a doctor's care. Some diet pills can cause migraines in certain people...Better safe than sorry!
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Cool water. not too cold. drink it.\nThen take a cool (not cold) shower and go to bed. Do not sleep with a light on! Try to reduce your stress level. \nExercise is great for stress. just 10 or 15 minutes two or three days a week can make a real difference. Open a window. Fresh air is the best. helps the blood circulate and if it is migraines that's the best thing. Also, try not to get over heated or too cold.
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It could just be the air. Eventually you will adapt to whatever changes the changes may be. Drink bottled water if you are concerned about the water, or boil it for a minimum of one minute. Know your limit for alcohol. If it has nothing to with alcohol and you are drinking plenty of bottled water it should go away. Maybe you can take a closer look at where you are living, check to make sure there is no mold anywhere because mold has a way of hiding in remote areas. If you are really concerned, go talk to a doctor. Hopefully, it won't cost you too much since you are in a foreing country. If this persists for many months, I highly recomend you going to a doctor. If the doctor says there is nothing wrong I would also get a second or third opinion. I only say this because some doctors are stupid. I had one friend who suffered from severe migrains and he kept going to his doctor about it. He even suspected it could be cancer since he was a heavy smoker, the doctor said he was fine so he just put up with it. Not until he was on his honeymoon in Hawaii did he get a severe seizure,  and the doctors saw that he had cancer all throught his brain and body. The doctors were shocked that it hadn't been detected by the previous doctor he kept going to. Although, the doctors gave him two months to live he lived for two years more, enduring endless chemo. Had the doctor taken his migrains more seriously, he could have started chemo way sooner before it had spread way too much. Now, your headaches could just be simple non-threatning headaches, but it wouldn't hurt to get it checked out. If this goes on for a long time and the doctor thinks nothing of it, go to another doctor. Try not to become too dependant on pain killers.
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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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Short of having a prescriptions pain killer for migraines, there is not a lot you can do.  Try sleeping in a dark, cool, and quite room.  Keep yourself comfortable.  Don't eat or drink anything.  Cool (not cold) water is okay, but you probably won't care for any.  Don't try to drive or leave the house.  Don't answer the phone.  Don't move at all if you don't have to as all of these things will make the migraine much worse.  My best advice is to get a prescription and take it at the onset of a migraine.  You will feel better in 1/2 hour and most or all of the symptoms will be gone in 1 hour.
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Migraine: Natural Treatment \nI've collected a few suggestions that are reported to be helpful for migraines:\n\nCayenne Pepper:\n\nTaking cayenne inside the nose helps to open up the blood vessels. This enables the blood to get nutrients to all parts of the brain. Warning - this can burn a bit, so keep the grains of cayenne down to as few as possible.\n\nTo stop a migraine follow these simple steps:\n\nOpen the capsule and dip the flat end of a dry toothpick into the cayenne to pick up 3-4 grains. \nBlock one nostril and gently put cayenne up the other nostril. \nSniff deeply 3-4 times until you feel the flecks of pepper in your throat. (If you don't feel this, do it again). \nOnce you feel the warmth in your throat, you headache should be gone in minutes \nOther suggestions:\n\nTaking 500 mg of magnesium per day and increasing your water intake to 8-10 glasses per day can be helpful. One person reported that her migraines were still coming at the time they usually did (during her cycle), but were much less intense and went away faster.\n\nAnother person resolved her migraine problem by eliminating ALL animal fat the week before menstruation (skim milk, non-fat yogurt ok), and adding evening primrose oil to her diet.\n\nIf you feel that you need migraine meds, keep in mind that a number of migraine meds are considered compatible with breastfeeding, including Sumatriptan (Imitrex).\n\nHere are a couple of outside links:\n\nNatural Migraine Treatment FAQ. "This Natural Migraine Treatment FAQ, posted to alt.support.headaches.migraine, attempts to summarize all non-medical treatments that help prevent or cure migraine headaches. Most treatments mentioned here have worked for many people, and usually have a theoretical basis as well. This FAQ doesn't discuss drugs."\n\nHow to Prevent Primary Headaches/Migraines by Manipulating Caffeine Intake. The author theorizes that all primary headache, including all migraine, may be caffeine withdrawal - might be worth a try!