Is Naproxen good to cure migraines?!


Question: Is Naproxen good to cure migraines?
I've had this terrible migraine for a week now and I've been taking Advil Migraine to make it go away, but the next day the pain keeps coming back. I have had migraines in the past and I'd take Ibuprofen and it'd go away, but not this time. It hurts from my temple to above my left eyebrow and around my eyebrow, and it's very tender to touch. Almost feels as if it's bruised underneath or something. I thought I caught the flu since I puked and had diarrhea in the beginning, and still have nausea every once in awhile. When we're in the car I can't look at everything around me because I get like motion sickness or something like that, then the pain in my head starts. My mom said it may be my sinuses, but I still think it's a bad migraine that I want to go away. Is 500 mg Naproxen alright to take? If so, 1 or 2 pills? Not much money laying around to go to the docs or anything right away. Wondering if there's any home remedies or over-the-counter medicine that might help me get rid of it?

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Naproxen is like Alleve and you can take 2. However, for a migraine you need something like Excedrin Migraine because it has caffeine which helps relieve a migraine. As you know migraines are completely different from a normal headache.



Naproxen is amazing for head aches doesn't make give you any drowsiness at all only take 1!!!



drugs don't cure anything. see an hio method upper cervical specific chiropractor to correct the nerve interference to your adrenals.



Naproxen (most commonly known as Aleve) is a NSAID, which is an anti-infammitory form of pain killer. Other NSAID medications include Ibuprofen (Advil), and Asprin (Bayer). All work about the same way. The biggest difference is that Naproxen lasts for the whole day, versus ibuprofen or asprin only last 4-6 hours. Acetaminophen (which is sold called Tylenol) is a different type of pain killer, and it can therefore be taken at the same time as an NSAID.

I've suffered intense migraines for years, and I found that taking an NSAID WITH acetaminophen is the best. I would normally take 500 mg of Naproxen in the morning and in the evening, and then two tylenol every 4-6 hours, with some caffine. Excedrine Migraine is basically the same thing. It is Asprin and acetaminophen with about one cup of coffee worth of caffeine. You can retake it every 4-6 hours, though I wouldn't take it more than a few days at a time otherwise you get this really awful heartburn. Don't bother taking more than 500 mg of Naproxen at a time, because it won't work any better and give you a stomach ache to boot.

If you are having more than 2-3 migraines a month, you should probably see a doctor about it because there could be an underlying condition. I turned out to have a very severe food allergy (wheat), and I only figured it out after losing 35 lbs from not eating. Had i not figure it out, I could have died.



That is what I take when I get a headache Aleve, which is Naproxen. I get them all the time (migraine headaches), my doctor also thinks it is sinuses...but i dont know. She gave me a prescription but I lost it. But anyways, I just read the directions on how many to take depending on how severe the headache is...because you do not want to overdose and stuff. Some people think they need pain medications and they dont which equals overdose and stuff. But, yaph that is what I take and it works. Like right now, my head hurts. Sucks.



If i were you, i shall not use Naproxen for migraine, because it is chemical, it is just for the relief of the symptoms.

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Headaches must be diagnosed according to the principles of Chinese medicine in order tor treat them effectively with Chinese herbs. This diagnosis is made according to a TCM examination.

Modern day headache categories such as migraine headaches, cluster headachs, stress headaches, or vascular headaches don't give us a clue as to the real causes and are not useful categories in determining proper herbal treatment. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) concepts allow an understanding of the causes and also point to the cure.

Headaches fall into two general categories, Excess Headache and Deficiency Headaches. Both result in the diminished flow of qi and blood in the head. Poor flow is experienced as pain.

Excess headache is caused by an excess of qi and/or blood in the upper body resulting in congested or stuck flow in the head.

Though an excess headache could be caused by a concussive injury, more commonly it is caused by an oversupply of qi in the upper body. This oversupply is usually due to "Heat Rising" in the body

Heat provoking events like anger, frustration, stress, or ingesting alcohol or spicy foods can cause this problem, and will make these ailments worse.

Beyond asprin, acetominaphine, and ibuprofin, there are alternative medicines that may cure as well as relieve pain. Alternative Chinese medicine is best taken under the guidance of a trained Chinese herbalist. However, if you can't find one nearby, please come to visit our website. Our acupuncturists and Chinese herbologists will help you.

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Naproxen may help with inflammation and a little caffeine can help too, but it almost sounds like you may be experiencing a rebound headache. Especially if you feel like you need medicine around the same time everyday. Take a Naproxen and see if it helps. A dark quiet room can also help. As your mother mentioned, it may also be your sinuses, since you mention it is tender to touch. You might also consider a decongestant. If none of these help, then you may need to consider a trip to the doctor or ER for relief.




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