What do you do for chronic migraines?!


Question: What do you do for chronic migraines!?
I was diagnosed with migraines in 2000!. Since then, I have been on several different migraine medications (i!.e!. Imitrex, Maltrax, etc) and none seem to work!. I do have one medication, Fiorinal with Codeine, that helps the best!. I only take that in EXTREME cases (wavering eyesight, auras, nausea)!. The othe drugs that I mentioned don't help and actually, to me, makes the symptoms worse!. Does anyone know of any other type of medication that works for them or some sort of homeopathic remedy!? Thank you!Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I try to manage my migraines without medication whenever possible!. Consider acupuncture, reflexology, or massage therapy!. All three have decreased the intensity of my migraines!. I also watch my diet--no MSG or sugar substitutes!. Identify and avoid your migraine triggers!. When I feel I'm getting a migraine, I avoid the perfume counters at the mall, avoid alcohol, chocolate, peanuts etc!. I heard increasing your magnesium intake helps (either via supplements, or even better--diet)!. And be sure to drink a lot of water!. Years ago I tried Relpax and Imitrex!. I didn't like how they affected me!. So now, when migraines are unbearable, I take Excedrin Migraine along with a caffeinated beverage and that helps make the pain manageable (without the heart palpitations and other side effects I get from the prescription meds!.) Www@Answer-Health@Com

I take Topamax, 100 mg morning and night!. The migraines that I had very frequently are gone and I now have them only occasionally!. There are side effects, however that are quite annoying!. Like forgetfullness and such!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

My wife had chronic migraines and finally went to the one doctor I was begging her to go to!.!.!.a CHIROPRACTOR!. She loved it and the migraines went away!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

i used to suffer from these nightmare headaches!. i found ice works best!.20 minutes on 20 minutes off and keep repeating!. i sure hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Coenzyme Q10 is supposed to help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

find out what triggers them and try to avoid it Www@Answer-Health@Com





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