What is the best thing to do to get rid of headaches?!


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What is the best thing to do to get rid of headaches?

I have been getting headaches and they really hurt how can I get rid of them fast and easy.


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I've had occasional migraines for years, and there are a few things that have worked for me to get rid of them.

First of all, when I start to feel the headache coming on, I take Advil Liquigels. I take 800mg, or 4 pills to start- more than what they recommend on the bottle. I know it's probably not the best way to go about taking medication, but I only do this a couple of times a month so I doubt it's causing much of a problem. I do that because if my headache gets worse it can lead to nausea, and sometimes vomiting because the pain is so bad.
Another thing I do is take a warm shower. The warm water running over my head and face causes the blood vessels to dilate and relax, and will sometimes make the headache go away.
One other option is to go into a dark room, and lie to where you can elevate your feet above your head (ie lying on your back and putting your feet on the wall). The headaches are usually made worse by loud noises, music and bright light- so getting yourself into a calm, quiet environment until the headache is gone will help.
If nothing else helps, I will call my chiropractor and go in for an adjustment. Sometimes if you have a pinched nerve the headache will be relieved instantly after you are adjusted.

Lastly, you need to look at your environment. Are you around something that may be causing your headaches? Are you using a new cleaning chemical in your house? Are you a smoker? Smoking causes the blood vessels in your body to contract- which can bring on- or make a headache worse.

If you're having really frequent headaches- more than a couple a month- you need to go see your doctor so they can prescribe medication. Hope some of those tips help. Good luck!




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