How do you get rid of migraines?

Answer 1

Answer: A way that works in half of cases is to rub lidocaine (WITHOUT EPHINEPHRINE) in either liquid or gel form, on the inner part of the middle of the nose. (Lidocaine as used for migraines or trigeminal neuralgia is prescribed as an 4-8% intranasal solution, studies have shown it as both an abortive and possible preventative)

AnswerAt the start of a migraine, take the presription Relpax. It is truly a life saver!!!

• Some migraines are triggered by stress, in particular the building up of anger. So, one method of relieving the pain is to relax. Let all your anger go, as it is hurting only you.

• Turn out the lights, pull shades and close the curtains. Turn off and otherwise eliminate all noise. Lay down comfortably, whether that means flat on your back with no pillow or on your side with two pillows. Simply relaxing in a dark, quiet room is often enough to quickly alleviate your pain.

• Intake caffeine. While caffeine can sometimes trigger a migraine, it can also be used to relieve it.

• Move to a different environment. Smells, noise and even colors may have triggered your headache. You may actually be able to get rid of the pain simply by moving away from the trigger.

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• First off, be sure it IS a migraine.

  Consult your physician; you should be referred to a specialist in migraines or to a neurologist. After ruling out more serious possibilities, you may be prescribed Imitrex or any of numerous other medications that treat migraines with great success.

  If you cannot obtain these medications because of their cost (Imitrex, for example, is roughly forty dollars per 50 mg. tablet!), try this: lie down in a darkened room with your head propped up and a cold compress over your eyes and forehead. Stay very still and rest, keep your mind clear. Stay hydrated.

  Some migraines can take up to three days to go away.

  ANY headache that will not go away and that severely impairs your ability to function should be considered a medical emergency. This is particularly true if numbness or loss of muscular control on one side accompanies the headache.

  A "migraine" is NOT the same thing as a "tension headache" -- they are completely unrelated. I have seen many articles saying sex and aerobics help tension headaches; I have never seen one claiming those things help migraines. I'd be interested in seeing the clinical studies that back that claim.

Many Pronged ApproachNatural prevention. From food triggers, to anything else under the sun (including the sun), there are many, many things you can try to manage in your daily life to avoid migraine headaches. Getting consistent hours of sleep, drinking enough water, eating consistent meals are all simple things you can do.

Medical prevention:

Once you cross the threshold of having two or more migraines a month, you qualify for preventive medications. Medications such as SSRIs, tricyclic anti-depressants, anti-epileptic medications, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers all can play a part in reducing the frequency and severity of migraines. If you haven't reach that magic number yet, you can try prevention with the following things:

• ** Oral magnesium
  • B-complex supplement, in particular B2
  • Petadolex
  • CoQ10
  • Fish oil
  • 5-HTP

It happens to everyone, even those who manage their migraine triggers superbly, and have found their magic preventative method: sometimes we still get them. What do we do then?

It is extremely important to recognize the prodrome or aura phase of the migraine. If you don't, begin your abortive therapy as SOON as you begin to experience pain. This includes pain medication, as pain medication works much better if it can get its foot in the door before the attack is in full swing.

Abortive Therapies (Medical):

• ** Over the counter medications like Excedrin, two doses of Aleve (Naproxen)
  • Other strong prescription NSAIDs, like Toradol, Ketoprofen, Diclofenac, Indomethacin
  • The triptans are the major abortive medication prescribed. (You have not tried all the triptans, until you have tried ALL seven. Each one works slightly differently with serotonin receptors)
  • DHE nasal spray (Migranal)
  • Steroid tapers
  • Midrin
  • Certain anti-nausea medications, namely Reglan and Compazine, can abort migraines because they affect the re-uptake of dopamine. Dopamine excess is thought to be a component of migraine in some people.
  • Caffeine - for some caffeine is a trigger, for others it is a blessing.
  • Lidocaine nasal spray or drops
  • Benadryl, Periactin or other histamine reducing allergy medicines.

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea and vomiting is often one of the more miserable migraine symptoms aside from the pain. You can try at home methods, like ginger, REAL Coke (not diet), and simple carbohydrates - like crackers. You can take an OTC nausea medicine, like Dramamine/Gravol. Or you can be prescribed a medication, such as Reglan, Phenergan, or Compazine. If you are vomiting too much to take an oral form, you can ask for all three in suppository form.

Pain Management:

• Once again, OTC medications like Excedrin and Aleve, sometimes even just plain aspirin, can dull the pain of migraines. Stronger NSAIDs can help as well.
• Narcotic medications
• Ice on the back of the neck or Direct ice rubbed over the painful side of the head for no more than 10 minutes (limited to once every 2 hours)
• Biofeedback
• TENS unit or Interferential Stimulator

Other methods of management:

• Botox injections (an injection to paralyze the nerve from sending pain signals)
• Greater Occipital Nerve Block (an injection of local anesthetic and a steroid to temporarily freeze the nerve and reduce inflammation)
• NTI Oral Appliance (a dental mouthpiece worn overnight to prevent jaw clenching and teeth grinding)
• Surgery for Patent Foramen Ovale
• Myofascial Therapy
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Microvascular Decompression Surgery (helpful for migraines that occur with occipital neuralgia)
• Surgery for Chiari Malformation
• Occipital Nerve Implant (implanting of electrodes into the scalp)

If you end up in the ER, there are many things they can do for you besides just narcotic relief.

• ** IV Saline (because dehydration is a trigger)
  • IV Benadryl
  • IV Decadron
  • IV Lidocaine
  • IV Magnesium
  • IV Depakote
  • IV Compazine
  • IV Keppra
  • IV Propofol
  • IV Ketamine
  • IV Robaxin

Alternative to hiding the pain!Try seeing a chiropractor, my mom used to get migraines, she would take something for the pain, we would turn off all the lights and then she would cry until the migraine went away. After my dad became a chiropractor and my mom started getting adjustments she stopped getting migraines, she still gets stress headaches sometimes, but she takes a little Tylenol and she's good to go. The migraine could be caused by something as simple as a rib being out of alignment. Cupping & Blood letting For Migraine ReliefMigraine is the most popular complaints of patients who goes for cupping and blood letting treatment. The treatment involves removing damaged blood (fast clotting) that is found at painful sites in a headache i.e. temple, back of neck, scapular area and on the head. In the olden days, the patient needs to shave their heads before the treatment can be done but modern methods like Akubekam treatment doesnt need the patient to shave. Unfortuntely akubekam can only be found in Malaysia. The result of akubekam treatment for migraine is excellent. It relieves the acute attack and reduces the severity and frequency of future attacks. It also causes the patient to be more resistant towards trigger factor i.e. constipation, heat, change of weather, caffeine/chocolate intakes, stress and lack of sleep.

Answer 2

You Doctor can prescribe specific medications that treat migraines. Also, my wife was given the painkiller Percocet, which helped alleviate the pain significantly. Codeine is another popular medicine for migraines. Finally, try praying to the patron Saint for migraines, St Gemma Galgani (died 1903).

Answer 3

Personally i have had many experiences with headaches, but aspirin takes to long so something that personally helps me is showers. I take a long showers and when i get out i don't even notice it anymore

Answer 4

Unfortunately, once a migraine headache has started, there are few things that can be done to cure it. Aspirin or other over the counter pain relievers don't seem to do anything to cure them. The best thing you can do once a migraine headache has set in is to relax, rest, avoid bright lights and strong smells, and WAIT for the symptoms to pass. This isn't a satisfying answer, but they aren't like a common headache that goes away with pain relievers. There are some medications that can be obtained with a doctor's prescription that are reported to have varying levels of success that I have not tried.

The best cure for a migraine is preventing them from happening at all. For most people, a migraine headache has a specific trigger event. Here are some things are triggers for some and may be effective at reducing migraine events:

1. Stress - migraine headaches can be triggered by stressful events. Migraines are often get triggered by stressful events without relief. If faced with a stressful event, learn to recognize it and know that you have a need to relax - breathe and face the situation without anxiety.

2. Diet - a poor diet without regular breaks for meals can contribute to migraine headaches. Be certain to eat regular meals and avoid ALL refined foods such as junk food, sodas, white flours and sugars. Avoid excessive caffeine. Include as many whole foods as possible in you diet. Drink plenty of water. Some evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners can contribute to the triggers associated with migraines. Some migraine sufferers have reported that foods high in potassium can reduce the effects of a migraine such as a baked potato.

3. Self Care - be sure to take time for yourself. Take breaks, get plenty of rest and treat yourself. Too much work without taking occasional breaks will make you susceptible stress and the triggers for migraines.

This is a lot of work, but with dedication it will pay off. Having had frequent migraines at least once a month, I now may have a migraine episode once or twice a year. When I see the symptoms of migraines coming, that includes migraine halos, I immediately relax and wait for the symptoms to pass.

Answer 5

Get away from your kids!!!!!!!!!!

Take asperin and painkillers

Answer 6

Some things that can help include:

- lying down in a dark, quiet room

- applying a cold pack

- resting/sleeping

- applying heat to your hands and feet