Migrane headaches! Please help?!
Question:
Migrane headaches! Please help?
I need to know some helpful remedies for migrane headaches. I don't have health insurance, so I need herbal or over the counter cures, or maybe preventatives. Or if anyone knows some common triggers, so I can prevent them.
I'm miserable.. it's affecting my everyday life, and I really need help.
Answers:
For most women migraines are triggered by hormones. I found that I got fewer of them and they were less severe when I was on birth control pills.
The best preventative I know of is Topomax. Not everyone can take it. I couldn't. You may be able to get assistance from a low or no cost program. Look for info on the company website.
When I first get a migraine the one thing that helps me the most is to put an ice pack on the back of my neck. This was recommended to me by several people who have chronic frequent migraines. It helps. It doesn't stop the pain completely but, turns down the volume.
I never use Excedrin Migraine and my doctor tells all his patients not to use it. It helps at first but, causes rebound migraines in a high percentage of people. And it upsets my stomach very bad too.
I hope you find something in the answers you get that will help you.