What Preventives Does Everybody Take ? Do They Work ?
Preventive migraine treatments vary widely and their effectiveness can differ from person to person. Here are some common preventive treatments:
1. Blood Pressure Medicines: These include… read more
Which Best Migraine Medicine To Help With My Acute Migraine
For acute migraine treatment, several options are available:
- Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter (OTC) options like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen sodium) and acetaminophen
- Triptans: Medications like … read more
Have Any Of You Had The Reed Procedure? I Have My Trial Set For September 9th. I Can't Wait!
I've tried EVERYTHING but this procedure. My Chronic Daily Migraine started in September of 2009 and hasn't gone away since.
Hi Annie! It's a nerve stimulator implanted under the skin. There are 4 "leads". There's a lead placed above each eyebrow and 2 place in the occipital region. You also have a battery pack (kind of… read more
Do Y'all Get Migraines In The Back Of The Head Neck Area?
My headache has been 2 weeks straight now. Started behind left eye. Moved to base of skull back of head and behind boyh eyes. Been to Er tried numerous meds no relief. I just want it to stop. 😭😭😭😭😭
Do you know what they give you with the fluids? Reglan, tordal, and benadryl help decrease the pain.
“Ice Hats” & PT
Good afternoon 😊. Has anyone tried an “ice hat” of sorts? It was just mentioned to me. Is it worth the purchase? Also, what about migraine PT? I just learned of this, too. I’m into the 10th year of a chronic migraine and it is unbearable… 😔. Thank you for potential FYI and have a great day ~ 🤗
I just received mine a couple of days ago. I couldn’t get to sleep last night because of a migraine and the ice cap was ready.( You have to put in freezer for a few hours before using). It lessened… read more
Is Anyone Else Using DHE Injections To Get Rid Of A Migraine Once It Has Come On And What Side Effects Do You Get? How Many Do You Need?
I was looking through the list of medications on this site and noticed that the form I take of one is not listed and that none of the members here I have come across yet are using. Is anyone else giving themselves DHE injections when they get a bad migraine? I give it in the side of the upper thigh. Sometimes I will have some slight ache in my muscles in my legs, or all muscles afterwards, especially if I take more than one and it can cause me a bit of an IBD flare.
Dihydroergotamine (DHE) is used as an abortive treatment to stop migraine attacks. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:
- Usage: DHE works by narrowing blood vessels and blocking the… read more
Why Do Some Migraines Seem To Get "locked In" And Last For Days And Even Weeks, In Spite Of Taking My Regular Preventative And Rescue Meds?
Migraines that persist for days or even weeks despite taking preventive and rescue medications can be particularly challenging. Here are some potential reasons based on the knowledge base:
-… read more
Best Medication/supplements For Vestibular Migraine. Please Help. Thank You.
Dealing with regular migraine and vestibular migraine symptoms for over 6 years now. Something has got to give!
For managing vestibular migraines, several medications and supplements can be considered:
Medications
1. Triptans:
- Imitrex (sumatriptan)
- Maxalt (rizatriptan)
- These block pain… read more
Barometric Pressure....how Does It Affect You And Is There Anything You Can Do To Avoid Them?
My migraines are definitely triggered by the barometric pressure going down. It doesn't seem to bother me when it rises. I live in the Calgary, Alberta, Canada region and we have the worst BP changes in the country. Used to love the Chinooks over the mountains as it brings warmer weather but now that I have migraines, I dread them.
Fiorcet
Has anyone taken fiorcet for migraines - any luck? What else do you take for rescue meds?
Just started. Seems to be helping