by *LORA* M.
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February 13, 2007

Migranes

June 22, 2007 08:53 AM EDT
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Weking up today with yet another one. That is all week now. I hate the nausea of these things. I hate nausea period. I k now some people get shots for migranes. Short of that and over the counter stuff does anyone else have any remedies that work????????
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Comments: 20

Sue * Jun 22, 2007, 8:58am EDT
Migraines are a big part of my life. Because of other medication I am on, I don't take prescription drugs for them. I have found that Excedrin (or Excedrin Migraine-they are exactly the same thing, different packaging) works best for me. I take 2 every 5 hours...up to 8 per day on the bad days. I tend to spend time on a heating pad...and when it is at it's worst, I put an icepack on the back of my head/neck. It doesn't always make it go away, but it helps keep me from throwing up. I hate them...I feel your pain. I have found that wine, nuts, and cheese are triggers for me.
David Salyer Jun 22, 2007, 9:06am EDT
A hot bath sometimes works. I also put sports cream on my temples.
Jennifer N. Jun 22, 2007, 9:07am EDT
I use Excerdrine for my migraines. It kills the migraine, but the side effects are not very good. (Nausea, light headed, weak, dizzy and all around drugged up feeling) But I figure I don't drive so, I can handle it to get rid of my headaches.

I use both Excedrine Migraine and Excedrine Extra Strength. I have the migraines as a side effect of a prescribed medicine I'm on, so I have no interest in prescrpition meds for the migraines (besides they probably have worse side effects that the OTC stuff I use.)

Just be careful on the dosing of the Excedrine. One you can only take once a day - even if the migraine comes back. The other only twice a day.
Dawn S. Jun 22, 2007, 9:17am EDT
There are other perscription meds that you can take to prevent migraines. You should talk to your doctor to see if seeing a neurologist or headache specialist is an option.
Bebe S. Jun 22, 2007, 10:09am EDT
I have found that laying or sitting in a DARK room in complete silence will help. Sometimes with a cold wash cloth on my head and ice on the back of my neck.

I agree with you about the nausea. That is almost worse than the actual head pain.

Good luck - I do hope you feel better.
Arielle K. Jun 22, 2007, 12:52pm EDT
I get terrible migraines as well. I had one yesterday, actually and did not go to work. My triggers are caffeine, sugar, stress and exhaustion. I take Relpax one the onset of any headache, even minor, to prevent it from becomign a bigger problem. It is my MIRACLE drug. Iusually take the pill and go to sleep and wake up feeling better. However, my eyes and ears are usually a little achy the following day and I feel out of sorts (I'm feeling this now from my migraine yesterday)
Janet "Jax" B. Jun 22, 2007, 1:16pm EDT
My son takes a couple of different meds for his. Imitrex seems to help.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jun 22, 2007, 1:29pm EDT
I am so fortunate that I've never suffered with a migrane and hope I never do. I hope you are feeling better soon.
I am leaving for vacation and rushing to comment on all my connections today. I'll be back the first week of July and I hope to be able to catch up then. Have a great week.
K K. Jun 22, 2007, 1:54pm EDT
Ever since I took Sugar out of my diet and replaced it with Honey in everything I have never had a bigish headache. just the normal one that wore the wedding ring I gave
*LORA* M. Jun 22, 2007, 3:36pm EDT
Funny Gary....I did start taking a new perscription med. That could have somthing to do with it. thanks for all the good suggestions
Lisa Frost Jun 22, 2007, 4:30pm EDT
There are a variety of prescription medications available to treat migraines now. If your doctor won't send you to a neurologist for treatment, you might want to get a second opinion. I ended up on Topamax at 150 mg per day. I had already tried the pills that you take to stop them when they occur. I got to having them regularly. 3-4 migraines a month, to the point of incapacity. I don't get them at all now. It doesn't work the same everybody, that is why a neurologist is the best one to help you figure out which medications are right for you, but there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.
Connie C. Jun 22, 2007, 4:37pm EDT
I live with them every day of my life and have since 1986 . Tons of meds but not alot of relief
Eyvonne H. Jun 22, 2007, 5:51pm EDT
I used to take fiorinol with codien. Funny thing happened though. Got rid of my husband and now I hardly ever get mirgrains anymore. Go figure.
My new husband doesnt cause them. LOL
Angie O. Jun 22, 2007, 6:23pm EDT
I get migraines very often and the only thing that works is a dark room, lying down and an ice pack on the back of my neck.
Larry H. Jun 22, 2007, 8:08pm EDT
glad I don't have them
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jun 23, 2007, 6:27am EDT
I too am glad I don't have them. Hope yours get better soon!
donna h. Jun 28, 2007, 10:04am EDT
my husband is on Topamax

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