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Home Remedy Topic: Migraines47 home remedy submissions for Migraines
| Submitted at 2010-07-28 20:29:00 from 64.119.36.58 |
My friend and I just tried this remedy and it worked wonders:
I came into work and my friend was in extreme pain from a migraine. We immediately started looking up remedies and combining things we've tried in the past. She ended up icing her forehead and neck, then applied biofreeze to the back of her neck and ate some chocolate, and her migraine went away in 20 minutes after she'd had it for over 6 hours!
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| Submitted by Cindy at 2010-07-26 15:11:29 from 24.131.159.43 |
This site has been a godsend. My mother is suffering from severe migraines after a fall...apparently it's called post traumatic migraines. I combined some of the remedies and though not completely removing the pain, the result means she doesn't have to take the pain medication. We're using menthol on the temples, upper lip and between the eyes (that is where it was centered today). I then take an ice pack wrap it in a towel and place it at the base of her neck. Then I take a cold washcloth put that over her eyes and forehead plus put a cold pack on top of that. It's the type of cold press that can be stretched tightly wound around her head.
Relief comes! Thank you!
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| Submitted by Leslie at 2010-05-15 12:28:08 from 66.167.11.146 |
I have noticed that SUCRALOSE (aka Splenda), triggers my migraines. This stuff is found in a lot of foods now.
Before, caffeine/Excedrin helped my migraines.
However, since I've had my tubes tied and my cycle started, my migraines have gotten quite worse and nothing seems to get rid of them anymore. They last 3 days and I have classic symptoms (didn't before). Not saying I wish I didn't get my tubes tied, but take this into consideration before you make that decision.
Meanwhile, the hot/cold treatment and the massaging seem to help me get through the day. And Cokes (carbonation, sugar, and caffeine) help me with the nausea. And if you want the real sugar Cokes (not corn syrup) get the Mexican Cokes.
I'm gonna keep trying all these remedies here...maybe something will work!
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| Submitted by jess at 2010-04-10 20:09:37 from 67.193.211.96 |
Soak a cloth in vinegar and place on your face while lying down. Make sure to put it on the side you feel the pain. I am pregnant and cannot take my Axert and this works for me.
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| Submitted by Jess at 2010-03-20 01:42:19 from 67.173.217.15 |
I AM 21 YEARS OLD AND I HAD MY FIRST MIGRAINE WHEN I WAS ABOUT 13. I HAVE NOTICE THAT MY MIGRAINES USUALLY OCCURS THE DAY MY PERIOD COMES ON AND THE DAY IT GOES OFF (ALTHOUGH THERE ARE OTHER THINGS THAT TRIGGER MY MIGRAINES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO MY CYCLE, SUCH AS HEAT, STRESS, HUNGER, AND MOST OF ALL STRONG SMELLS LIKE BBQ, OR STRONG PERFUME ETC.) ME, IM MORE OF A NATURAL HEALER AND I HATE TAKING MEDICINE BUT AS WE ALL KNOW MIGRAINES ARE UNBEARABLE AND DEMANDS MEDICATION BUT THESE ARE A COUPLE OF THINGS THAT USUALLY WORK FOR ME
FOR NATURAL HEALER (WITH NO MEDICINE)- I USUALLY TAKE TWO COLD WASH CLOTHS AND LAY ONE ON MY FOREHEAD AND ONE ON MY NECK. I LAY ON MY BACK IN A DARK SOUND/STRESS FREE ROOM WITH MY EYES CLOSE TAKE ME A NAP AND BY THE TIME I WAKE UP ITS USUALLY GONE. IT ALSO HELPS IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE TO MASSAGE YOU OR BRUSH YOUR HAIR AS WELL.
AS FAR AS MEDICINE GOES- I USUALLY POP 2 EXCERDINE AND LAY DOWN FOR ABOUT 30MIN OR SO UNTIL IT GOES AWAY.
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| Submitted by brittanyb at 2010-02-21 04:02:10 from 71.195.152.227 |
I'm 17 years old. I've had migraines since i was an infant. My mom remembers seeing me all the way back when i was 3 years old holding my head saying my head hurts mommy and crying and having the usual vomiting episode..anyway, ive been to a neurologist, i left with a hand full of prescriptions of anti seizure medicine for preventatives, which i got Topamax and the classic Imitrex and anti inflammatory drugs..as most of you know these only work half the time and are very expensive.. but when all else fails (because usually it does with my luck with migraines) i
1. definitely use a old timey ice pace with a screw on cap and fill it up as much as you can with ice because it'll melt fast and i like to have mine through the night and the next thing in the morning or vis versa..
2. i have migraines in my temples usually on one side of my head so i heard that peppermint oil relieves pain from migraines so one night i was willing to try anything and i found that Vick's Vapor Rub or any kind of vapor rub works if you put some on the hurting area just dont get it into the eyes OUCH ive done that on accident before..
3. Also, my neurologist suggested that to always have Gatorade around, coke or Pepsi whatever you prefer and a little piece of chocolate..
Gatorade has electrolytes that hydrate you and they are actually salts good sodium that helps blood flow..
Coke or Pepsi gives you a kick in blood sugar and of course caffenine..
The small piece of chocolate also helps in blood sugar and phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA is the chemical in chocolate that may cause the blood vessels to expand and contract. However, it's also a natural mood enhancer, stress reliever and memory enhancer. So once again, it may have more good than bad for some people if your thinking about weight or whatever. so that all works together for a headache.. i always just keep Hershey Kisses around and eat one or two! :)
thats all my tricks to the trade.. ive gotten a few new ones from this website too browse through everyones.. it can never hurt to try something if you know how migraines really are..
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| Submitted by mia at 2010-02-15 08:38:00 from 68.171.233.104 |
I've had migraines for almost ten years I've been on tons of diffrent prescriptions but they only work fora lil an then do nothin I get lose of vision overwhelming sense of smell head throbbing fainting an pukin I've found that the only thing that can stop then is forcing myself to vomit sounds gross but completely takes all the pain away
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| Submitted by Miliani at 2010-02-12 23:11:57 from 98.247.121.173 |
When my Imitrex isn't available, this is my back up remedy. Heat makes my migraines worse and guaranteed to cause my throw up, so I tend to go the ice route. I've found that filling the kitchen sink full of ice cold water (sometimes have to add ice to it and let it stand for a few minutes to get ice cold), submerge as much of your head (usually my eyes get submerged too) into the water, bending your neck so that your chin is touching your neck/chest, and leave as long as possible. Have a chair behind you in case you need to sit down. It is shocking and sometimes causes light-headedness. As soon as you remove your head, wrap your head in a towel and lay down on your back - knees raised to avoid additional body pain. Along with this treatment, I also take two Excederin gel tablets with any ice cold Pepsi or Coke (NOT DIET!)and I spray Afrin or the equivelant in each nostril. There are a lot of constrictions going on in the head during a migraine and these tricks together seem to alleviate the pains for me.
Acupuncture can help as a preventative too, but not all acupuncturists treat the same way so you might need to try a couple before you find the right one.
Good Luck!
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| Submitted by Brandie at 2010-02-03 12:47:16 from 72.47.124.223 |
I can't believe I forgot about this. I have had this migraine for 2 weeks now and I have been sitting here crying. I am desperate and would try anything at this point. I will try some of the suggestions I have seen here.
But, I just remembered something that worked for me the two times I tried it.
You will need help with this one if you can get it (you can try it yourself but not sure if it works that way).
Ok get a towel or pillow case, wrap it around your head I (the edges of the towel or inside edges of the pillow case). Then, have someone twist it very tight, as tight as you can possibly stand it, and hold it there for about 5 to 10 minutes. Be sure to relax and breath. Then remove the towel, or pillow case, and boom the headache is gone. If it a really bad one it will at least be diminished to the point of manageability.
An old woman friend of mine showed me this one day when I was staying with her. She sat me down and did this to me. I was amazed that it worked. She is a very wise woman. She did this for me twice a few years ago. I can't believe I forgot about it. I hope it works for you too.
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| Submitted by Nichole at 2009-12-12 02:22:44 from 24.45.105.220 |
I am 27 years old, and have been suffering from migraines since I was 12. As migraine sufferers, we all know to stay away from triggers such as hotdogs (because of the sodium), red wine, ect. and to stay hydrated and stress free, but we also all know that some of these things are not completely avoidable (like stress! lol), but Id like to share a few things that work for me. One thing in particular is Xanax (or any kind of acute anxiety medication). Im not implying that you go to your MD and ask him/her to write you a script, but if you are a migraine sufferer and also suffer from anxiety, try to take one of your anxiety pills for your migraine. I dont know why, but it works, and if nothing else, it will at the very least help you fall asleep. Also, some people use heat, and others use cold. I prefer MOIST heat. I tried a few things; hot washcloth, putting a wet washcloth in the microwave, ect., but it never seemed to stay hot enough long enough. So what I do is wet a washcloth and put it on my forehead and over my eyes, then I use a heating pad or a hot water bottle (if anyone even OWNS one of those anymore lol) and put that over it. You still get the moisture from the damp washcloth, and the heating pad or hot water bottle stays hot and gives you the heat. We also all know that sleep and hydration always help, but a few other things Id like to share is when you feel a headache turning into a migraine (we all know the difference and can tell that turning point) try a cold glass of something caffeinated (like a regular soda- not diet) and something else sweet (like a candy bar). Again, I dont know why, but it works! Lastly, sometimes when the weather is changing (like a cold front moving through or allergy season) I take a sinus or allergy medicine with my migraine medicine (something like sudafed or benadryl or dayquil-something along those lines). This seems to help because sometimes its congestion that you cant even feel that is giving you the pressure and thus causing the migraine. I know this was a whole lot of info, but I hope it helps someone out there. To all- be well. :)
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