How to treat the migraine?
Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at
7:43 pm
didiibo asked:
I’m suffering from the migraine pains for a long time and I couldn’t find a treatment?!!
I’m suffering from the migraine pains for a long time and I couldn’t find a treatment?!!
Tagged with: Long Time • Migraine
Filed under: Migraine
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if you can’t get a prescription, try Excedrine Migraine, it works wonders.
There is not much of a treatment except dark rooms with no loud noise. Sometimes putting your feet in hot water helps. I have silent migraines without the headaches…just auras. I found out that cheese/dairy were what caused mine. I found this out on my own. The doctor I was working for at the time they started told me what they were. Maybe you could get your doctor to prescribe some medication for the pain.
Try this…
Step 1. Take a pain-reliever. Choose between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Advil, Tylenol or aspirin) and triptans (such as Imitrex and Relpax). The NAIDs are over the counter and are used for more minor migraines. Triptans or other prescribed pain relievers tend to have more side effects but work better on more severe migraines.
Step 2. Sleep. This is often one of the best home remedies for migraines.
Step 3. Practice muscle relaxation exercises like yoga or meditation. Gently massaging the face, neck and shoulders may help reduce the pain of a migraine headache. Some people also find relief from foot massages.
Step 4. Press gently on acupressure points at the base of the skull where your skull meets your neck. Feel for two indentations that are about two inches apart. A circular massage of the fleshy area between the thumb and forefinger can also bring pain relief.
Step 5. Try niacin or vitamin B3 supplements. The supplement has been shown to give some migraine sufferers relief but a high dose is required and should only be taken under the direction of a physician because of the possible side effects.
Step 6. Rest and relax in a quiet, dark room. Rooms with no sensory stimuli, including sounds, odors or light are best. Use pillows or cushions to comfortably support your head. Avoid sudden or strenuous movements.
Step 7. Use ice packs on the back of your neck or to the area that you are experiencing pain.