Migraine Knowledge Base
Migraine ? I get a couple migraines a month. They are always on my left side and hurt like hell. I usually get them in the evening so I can just go to bed and when I wake up they are gone only I have a lot of pressure on my right side - not pain, just pressure that usually goes away after mid-day. I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if they have any tips on how to make it feel better without having to go to sleep. And Excedrin Migraine, it says to only take two tablets in a 24 hour period, can you take three if two just does not work?
What is the best migraine medication you have tried, and why is it the best? I've had migraines off and on for years, due to a car accident. The last 2 years, the migraines have cropped up more often and my doctor will prescribe a migraine med for me to have on hand. The problem is, she says that they are all very similar. So, the question for yahoo users is, in your personal migraine experiences, what prescription migraine medication worked best, and were there side effects, etc? Thanks!
What types of foods prevent a migraine headache? I suffer from migraine headaches. I usually get a really bad one right before I get my period. I remember reading somewhere that you can eat certain food and avoid others to help in the drop of hormones. I have high blood pressure so I can't take birth control pills to help this.
What's the longest a migraine usually lasts and is numbness on the side of your head a migraine symptom? I've had a migraine for two weeks now and the pain is mostly near my eyes, but not really both sides of my head at the same time. Sometimes it feels numb, other times a sharp stabbing pain, and sometimes a dull throbbing pain. I have a history of head injuries and concussions and my mother died of a brain tumor. Because of my history, is it normal that I should have such bad headaches or should I see a doctor?
What is a good migraine medication that is comparable to Topamax, without the side effects? I had been taking Topamax for migraines. I was on 400mg a day and it helped really well, but recently found I have a kidney stone due to using Topamax so I am trying to find a different med. I can take for it. For those of you that don't know, Topamax is used to prevent migraines, not to help with the pain. If anyone has personal experience I would prefer your answer. I don't want answers like imitrex, maxalt, zomig, as these are to treat the pain after you have gotten a migraine. I want an answer for a med to prevent the migraines. Thanks in advance.
How can I relieve a migraine without medicines? I get slight migraines when my body is under stress. Like when I'm working too hard, my sinuses are acting up, I'm worrying too much. What are things I can do to make my head feel better? It feels like there's a ring around my head and someone is pushing down on it. I took migraine medicine years ago, but I'm seeking new solutions.
What's the difference between Advil Migraine and normal Advil? I KNOW that one's for migraine and one's for others...What I'm asking is, is there actually a big difference between one and the other? It looks like they use the same medical ingredient, so how exactly is one targeted at migraines and the other not?
What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches ? My migraine headaches hurts so bad, my medications i took are not helping at all. Is there anything i could do to relieve my migraine headaches.
What is the most efficacious treatment for migraine headaches? Migraine headaches is the biggest source of chronic pain. There is however a very thin line of distinction between Cervicogenic, Migraine and Tension headaches. I reckon drugs are the first line of defence however do other forms of treatment like physiotherapy help at all .
What is the best way to treat a migraine? I get migraines every so often, and I was wondering what the best way to treat them was. I've used Excedrine Migraine, but it doesn't always work. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appriciate it.
How do you balance a migraine and a screaming baby? I woke up with a migraine and my daughter decided she wanted to test her vocal cords at maximum volume and I think my head is going to explode! What do you do when you have a headache and baby doesn't want to be quiet?
How to get rid of a migraine while at work? Does anyone have any insider tips on how to get rid of a migraine while at work. I sit in front of a computer all day drafting and we have horrid fluorescent lighting in here? Any ideas?
how migraine can be treated via natural plants and ayurvedic means? some name of drugs can be given but i want many natural means. and also one question, can migraine be treated via relaxtion and being away from stress?
What is the curability percentage of Migraine in a given a period of 3 months? Now a days every one complaints about sufferings of headaches and migraine. Can it be cured permanently and if so what is the time taken for a complete cure.
What can the emergency room do to help my migraine headaches ? I feel so bad i have migraine headaches and it hurts so bad and i feel like i want to throw up, i couldn't even go to school. My parents thinking of taking me into the emergency room for my migraines. What can they do to help me ? Are they going to hospitalized me ? I'm scared please help me !
How do you reduce pain when you have a migraine headache? I'm looking for a home remedy to reduce the pain for a migraine headache. I went to the doctors and the medicine he gave me does't work. Please help me. I have had this migraine for a week.
Can a chiropractor really help resolve migraine headaches? My wife has had migraine headaches for 30 years. Maxalt pills are what help her, but it only lessens the pain, and it makes her very woozy and with no energy. Would it be worth it to go see a chiropractor to see if they can find a pinched nerve or something? Thanks!
How do you reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches without a prescription? I have been getting migraine headaches for almost a year now and i went on the pill which helped. However Sometimes I still get full-blown migraines and sometimes I get really bad headaches that occur randomly and debilitate me for the day. I have tylenol threes and I also have some expensive tablets that dissolve on the tongue. Does anyone have any all-natural tricks or remedies?
What is the best way to try to prevent a migraine headache? I can tell I have a migraine headache about ready to start. What is the best way to try to ward one off? I just dread knowing I'm probably going to have a migraine for the next couple of days. Any advice?
What can I do to get rid of my painful migraine headaches ? I have taken my medications for migraine headaches as prescribed and directed and the medications is not helping my headaches at all and i am hurting really bad. What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches ? ! It hurts so bad please help me !!!!!
What are the alternative ways to get rid of a migraine headache ? I want to know if there's an alternative way or herbs i could use to get rid of a painful migraine headache ? I have an history of migraines in the past 2 years and it has gotten worse since february 2009. Is there any alternative way i could try ?
What is the best way to get rid of a severe migraine? I have severe migraines everyday. I wake up it's there, I go to sleep it's still there. For the past 6 years I have lived with a migraine that never goes away. I've tried all of the major OTCs and prescription medications for headaches and nothing ever works. If there is some odd, non-medication treatment (besides accupuncture which failed to work for me) that you've tried and it worked for you please let me know. I've also been to many doctors because of this, I've spent time at MHNI (Michigan Head pain and Neurological Institute) which specializes in headaches, and they can't even tell me what's wrong.
What are some common migraine medicines? I believe my migraines are weather related. I get a nasty one every time a storm rolls in. I've tried sinus medicines, excedrin migraine, advil with coffee, a humidifier, nothing works. My head hurts so bad and I get so nauseaus I throw up. I was wondering if prescription migraine meds have any effect on weather related migraines, and what side effects they have? Can someone on birth control take them? Thanks.
What is it like to have a status migraine episode? I need to know what it's really like to go through a status migraine episode. I've read about medical definitions and medical descriptions, but it's not the same as personal experiences. Thanks everyone.
How many have additional symptoms of migraine as you age? I recently had a migraine headache and my temp dropped to 95.0 degrees. Has anyone else had a drop in temp from migraine or was it something else?
How much Excedrin Migraine does it take to severely damage your stomach? I've heard lots of stories about Excedrin Migraine killing your stomach and giving you ulcers. Does anyone know how much it takes to actually do any of these things? I just want to know how much i would have to take and how often to damage my stomach
What are good ways to relieve migraine headaches? I am 16 and have been getting various types of migraines since i was 3 or 4...i have heard of certain pressure points, and different techniques that could help relax you when you have a migraine.
Can anyone tell me about any migraine pills they have used? I get migraines about 3 to 4 times a month and they get really bad. I am currently using Imitrex, but I don't like the side effects. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions? Possibly even migraine avoiding tips?
what can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches permanently ? What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches problems permanently ? My medications are not helping at all and it's effecting my education.
How to get rid of a migraine headache? I cried all night long and I've been suffering all day long from the worst migraine ever! I took a Motrin and an Excedrin Migraine pill and I've been laying in my dark quiet room all day. And nothing is helping! What can I do to make it go away?
How to know am having a normal Headache or Migraine? What is the different? How to cure it? I always have problem in knowing whether I have a Migraine or just an ordinary Headache. Obviously, I always have a bad headache that can last for about 2 to 5 days. Ordinary medicine such as Paracetamol (500mg x 2) is not really effective for me. It makes me taking another strong medicine such as Ponstan (500mg) to reduce my headache. However, the painkiller could not last long, sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. I just think that my headache become worst in some way that sometimes Ponstan no more effective for me and force me to take another medicine such as Sonap (275mg) which is usually used for Migraine. It is mean that am having a Migraine or we have some level of Headaches?
What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches that is killing me alive ? I have these painful & annoying migraine headaches and they hurt so bad that it feels like my head want to explode, the medications that my neurologist gave isn't working, is there anything else i could do to relieve my migraines headaches that i'm having right now ??
Did anyone else find that Trimspa gets rid of migraine headaches? I have suffered from migraine's for years. I started taking Trimpspa to curb my appetite, and it actually miraculously has gotten rid of my daily migraine's for 16 months now. It also helps my chronic fatigue. Has anyone else had this same response? It says not to take if you have migraine's, but I wonder if anyone else knows this?
What OTC medications would you recommend for migraine headache? My wife is having a fairly serious migraine at the moment; she's even having what she calls "ghosting", or auras, which is unusual for her. She's suffering pretty badly. She doesn't want to go to the ER, and she doesn't have any sort of prescription for Imitrex or any of the standard anti-migraine meds. Are there any over-the-counter medications that might help her?
What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain & problems ? I have serious migraine headaches & verdigo. It hurts from a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being little and 10 worse I rate my pain is 9. I also feel nausea and want to throw up and the school keeps on sending letters saying they going to take us to family court. What can i do to relieve my migraines and problems ?
What should i do to get myself better from my migraine headaches ? I was previously diagonosed with migraine headaches & verdigo about 2 years ago and my doctor gave medication and it seem to help back then but it is killing me with a lot pain right now. On the scale of 10 being worse and 1 nothing at all, i rate my painess about 8. What can i do to get myself better ?
What should I do about my attendance at school because of migraine headaches? I have migraine headaches and i usually need to spend time in an quiet & dark room. I also have verdigo along side with it, and i couldn't go to school for 2 weeks already. What should i do so my absences don't count against me ?
How can I get to sleep with my migraine? I've currently had my migraine for 9 days straight and tonight is exceptionally hard. I've been trying to fall asleep for the past 4 hours but I just can't seem to because of the intensity of the pain. My pillows feel like rocks no matter which way I arrange them. Pain medications do not help my migraines. Does anyone know a way for me to fall asleep? Please don't suggest anything related to dairy products because I have a dairy allergy.
Can an impending earthquake trigger migraine headaches in some people? My wife always has a migraine 24-48 hours prior to an earthquake. Has anyone else ever experienced this?
What can cause your neck to spontaneously bruise along with stiffness and migraine headache? I have been slowly developing bruises along both sides of my neck that are dark in colour. Before they developed, I had neck pain accompanied with a debilitating migraine and tension headache combination. My neck often feels as though it is pulling right where the bruises are. I have not been in a car accident, have not fallen, or had any kind of trauma.
How do i get rid of migraine pain ? I've been suffering migraine head aches for two years with no doctor's help.
How to get rid of a migraine when at work? I am a work and need fast relief from this migraine. I can't leave to go lay down or take a bath so what else would work? I have already taken some advil. Any more suggestions? Please Help! Thanks
How can people work when they are suffering a migraine? I don't even see how it's possible. You can't even see cause that stupid light crap that stays for like half an hour sometimes more and then the pain is unbearable and of course the vomiting. I can't even think about anything BUT the pain when I'm suffering a migraine. So people who say they were at work with a migraine and continued the rest of the day - are they lying?? Is it just a bad headache??
What can i do about my situation because of my migraine headaches? I have an serious illness condition and i have migraine headaches & verdigo so i'm very sensitive to flouresecent lights & noises. The school official doesn't want to provide homebound services even though the doctor filled out the application. I'm currently having a migraine right now and i feel very bad. Should i go to the emergency ? I'm helpless and none of the medications is helping !!! What should I do about my situation ? The school wants to file my absences as truancy.
Are there any homeopathic remedies for a migraine? I'm out of my migraine pills and am not in a capacity to drive at the moment. Any suggestions?
how to get help rid of a migraine headache? my boyfriend has a terrible migraine he has had since last night, and he can't eat or anything without it getting worse. he took 6 aleve and that didn't do anything, and he tried to lay down and he can't even go to sleep cause it hurts so bad.. what are some home remedies that can help his headache die down some, or all the way. so that he can go to bed?
How do you get rid of a dull migraine head ache with out meds? Ive got a dull migraine head ache from over sleeping. I tried drinking coffee but to no luck. Its not debilitating, its just bothersome and painful :/ I just want to get rid of it quick and now. Could taking a cold shower help? Sleep might not work....
What can I do to help nausea and dizziness from a migraine? I have been dizzy and nauseous for days, probably due to a migraine, but I can't get any relief except by sleeping in a dark room. Shortly after waking I get dizzy and ill again. Other than migraine specific meds and OTC meds, are there any good solutions or things I should eat/do/etc.? I have meclizine and promethazine/phenergan, which only helps put me to sleep (I wake up nauseous again). Also, I cannot stand ginger, it makes me feel like vomitting when I am well, so that won't help either. Any new ideas? I get these headaches a lot, and I have been checked for all sorts of problems, parasites included. I'm technically "healthy" just with lots of refractory migraines. Also, I've been doing the BRAT diet, which a doctor told me would help the nausea... it doesn't help a lot.
What can I do about a migraine headache ? Well I have been dealing with this migraine for about 3 weeks now. I have gone to the doctors and they gave me T3's. Last night I called 911 because it was so bad. I haven't been sleeping because of the pain. I have had migraines in the past but not this bad or for this long. *PLEASE HELP!!!!* Does anyone have ideas as to what to do or what maybe causing it?
How long does it take Treximet and Nadolol together to alleviate a migraine? My doctor gave me Treximet and Nadolol (a beta-blocker) to help alleviate my migraine attacks (usually triggered by physical exertion). It's been two days and I'm seeing a lesser frequency of migraine attacks but I'm still disabled from my life activities, how long will it take to eliminate them altogether?
How can I cure a migraine during pregnancy? I am 5 weeks pregnant, and have an excruitiating migraine. I've had it for three days, and have had to leave work early. I know that they say Tylenol is safe, but is it really safe if you are this early while the brain and major organs are developing?
What is the best way to get rid of a migraine type headache w/o prescription meds? Ice/Heat? Motrin/Aspirin/Tylenol? Benedryl? Anything tried and true would be very much appreciated. I think it's a Migraine triggered by bad weather today. It's in one side of my head (temple/eye/forehead) and neck. Thanks.
Can she take Meloxicam and two excedrin migraine in the same day? My girlfriend injured her leg awhile back and the doctor prescribed meloxicam. She has been getting severe headaches as of late, and she needs to know if she can take the excedrin migraine in the same day. She took her Meloxicam this morning at 11:30am. It's now almost 8:00pm.
What is it when a migraine causes pain in the jaw and numbness in the fingers and toes? My mother has had a migraine for a week now and yesterday it had given her pain in the right side of her jaw and today her fingers and toes have become numb.
What exactly causes this killer migraine days before my period? I get a migraine 2 days before my period every month. Nothing helps it. Not laying down, different medicines, taking a shower, eating, etc. What is it that causes it? Can going on birth control help this?
I have migraine and fever now. Is it harmful to take the 2nd pill after 2 hours? I took an analgesic and antipyretic pill for my migraine 2 hours before and at the moment I have fever also. Is it harmful to take the same pill now? I don't have a pharmacist number to call :( It's Parol, 500 mg.
What is the difference between a head ache and a migraine? I have either a head ache or migraine but im not sure, I've taken a tyonal this morning and a advil a few hours ago and none of them have helped. So can someone tell me which is which and how i can stop the pain in my head?
Is a migraine likely to last three weeks with continued nausea? If this is not a migraine (it has all the symtoms) and a MRI and spinal tap have been done and show nothing. What else should be checked. This person has seen neurologists and ia very very sick. Is there any sugestions as to what to check next.
Could a migraine increase your eye pressure when they check during an eye exam? I was just curious because I noticed someone asking questions about eye pressure, and I always wondered if I came in with a migraine if that might put pressure on my eye on the side I have migraines on and affect it when they test my pressure. If I do I always tell the lady who is working there that I am suffering from one in case it makes any difference. I seem to think it affects my vision on the other tests, and the tests always makes my headache worse. That and when I do get a migraine I sometimes get a throbbing or twitching feeling in my eye/face on my right side as I typically get right sided migraines.
What is the name of that migraine medication on the new commercial? My friend gets migraines and I saw some commercial that said with 1 dose of this stuff you can get rid of a migraine. It was called something like excetera, acceteran, exceterin, or something that's pronounced like that but I can't find it. How do you spell it exactly?
What should I do if a migraine lasts longer than 72 hours? This is the beginning of the fourth day of my migraine. I have never had one before in my life. Everytime I stand I get a sharp pain behind my eyes and around my temples. My neck and shoulders are stiff and hurt when I move. Should I see a doctor? Go to the ER? I've been taking Ibprofen but should I be taking something different?
How to can you get rid of migraine headaches? I have used excedrin migraine before and it works pretty good but is there anything else i can try?
What could cause bleeding from the ears and nose and severe migraine? My cousin had to go to the hospital because of a severe migraine and he was bleeding from the nose and the ears at one point but the doctor basically accused him of lying. This has been an ongoing problem for at least a week and he went to the hospital before as well. What could cause this? Thanks.
migraine????? ive had a migraine for 4 days and it wont go awa 9tey usually last 3 to 5 days 4 me) how do i convince my mom to let me stay home??? (she doesn't get migraines but my aunts do, so she doesn't understand the pain)
Why is my arm still tense after a migraine? I had a severe migraine a couple days ago. I get them periodically and my hands and feet tense up, This last migraine the left right side of my face, lips, and tongue went numb and tingley. Also both feet went numb. The symptoms usually are worse on the right side of my body. The migraine is gone but my right arm from shoulder to finger tips is still really tense and twitchey? What could this be and why has it not subsided like usual?
What caused me to wake up with a migraine? I took a nap today and I got woke up by throbbing pain from a migraine. I do suffer from migraines but this was like the mother of all migraines. I dont have any sleeping disorders to cause them either. I looked up a few things that might have caused it but none of them described me. Any suggestions?
How do I treat a migraine that is making me blind in one eye? My migraine started earlier this morning and got so bad that I have slept hours. I took some pain medication and that didn't work. After my second nap my left eye was having some visual problems. It's blurry and at first I thought I just slept on it wrong but a long time has passed and it hasn't gotten any better. What should I do (aside from going to the doctor)? And does anyone know what causes this to happen? Thank you for your help!
What's the difference between Excedrin extra strength and excedrin migraine? Both have the same active ingredients in the same dosage. Is there something I am missing? I get migraines, and if the extra strength excedrin is cheaper and the same as the excedrin migraine, I'd like to use that.
What would cause a migraine to start when your cumming? Since my headaches have started I have had sex once in a period of 3 week and I'm getting very upset because I can't cum without having a REALLY bad migraine...I'm kinda pissed, because I was very sexually active before the migraines started happening. Even if I am the dominant top, I will cum and my head will hurt like nothing before and this is causing some tension in my relationship because sex was a big part of it. Any Info or advice would help.
What is a good way to get rid of a migraine? I have a horrible migraine. Is there any tricks or home remedies that help relieve a migraine? They are so painful and I will do anything. Thanks <3
Can migraine headaches make someone permanently blind? I suffer regularly from migraine headaches with aura (I go blind for about twenty minutes and then my vision returns when the headache starts..) I've just been googling migraine on the intenret and have read that it can make someone permenantly blind, and can increase the risk of strokes and coma. Is this true? I'm panicking now because I suffer from migraines at least twice a week.
Why are the dosing instructions different on Excedrin and Excedrin Migraine? Although the dosage instructions on Excedrin say take two tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets in a 24 hour period, the instructions on Excedrin Migraine say take 2 every 24 hours. There is actually more acetaminophen in Excedrin than in Excedrin Migraine. This doesn't make sense.
Whats the best and right way to diagnose stage of a migraine patient? I live in KSA. I have been suffering from Migraine since several years. Recently headaches are attacking me every 2-3 days and never get relieve unless I take one 'Imigran 50 mg tablet'. I already consulted with several local Neorologiest, but I think none could diagnose stage of my desease and give proper treatment. I want to know the best and right process to diagnose my desease accurately and get treatment accordingly.
Is it normally for migraine to accompany period? I do have a bleeding disorder that shouldn't make me keep getting migraines with my period. I am now on day 2 of period and day 3 of this migraine. Is this normal?
What is the best way to get rid of a severe migraine? I have severe migraines everyday. I wake up it's there, I go to sleep it's still there. For the past 6 years I have lived with a migraine that never goes away. I've tried all of the major OTCs and prescription medications for headaches and nothing ever works. If there is some odd, non-medication treatment (besides accupuncture which failed to work for me) that you've tried and it worked for you please let me know.
How can you get rid of a migraine headache? I have never had one before ( I assuming it's a migraine). I am having sensitivity to light, and it feels like someone is stabbing me in the eye. How do you get rid of this thing?
How can I prevent getting a migraine? I'm in intermediate gymnastics and it is my favorite sport! But every year, when I come back to gymnastics after the summer, I get a migraine. After the first lesson, I'm fine. How can I prevent getting a migraine?
What happens in the brain during a migraine? There are many people who suffer from migraines. For myself, I find that it is often triggered by stress or by a sudden change in weather (specifically atmospheric pressure changes). I wonder what is happening within the brain when a migraine strikes and if there is some explanation as to why, for the most part, my migraines are worse when the atmospheric pressure comes down as opposed to going up like many of the people I know.
What can I do to avoid getting a migraine? Sometimes I can kind of sense that I'll get a migraine headache soon, only that would be really inconvenient because I have finals this week. Is there anything I can do to prevent getting one?
What is a good way to get rid of a migraine headache without taking any medications and isn't expensive? I am going into a breast reduction surgery in ten days (January 26th) and can't take any medications except Tylenol which I've built up an immunity to so it doesn't work. I suffer from migraine headache and was wondering if anyone knew any CHEAP ways to get rid of migraine headaches.
MIGRAINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? i have migraine and normally to take it away i go sleep but i don't like to go sleep when i am not tired SO PLZ GIVE ME HOME REMEDIES THAT CAN TAKE IT AWAY.
How do I locate the diagnosis code for migraine headache? The diagnosis code for headache is 784.0 and the diagnosis code for migraine is 346.X (X depends on specifics of the migraine, but this diagnosis needs a 4th digit). I am confused on if there is even a combined diagnosis code for "Migraine headache" or if I would have to list both. I would think there would be a combined code, but this is the only diagnosis code I am questioning in my work book. Please help if you know. Thank you!
What are indicators for an upcoming migraine? Whenever my friend has migraines, he always has little indicators in his head that warn him he's going to have a migraine the next day. What are they?
How can I get over a migraine fast without taking pain medication? I want to go for a more natural route on getting rid of my migraine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
What migraine medication ad has a woman on a couch while her family plays behind her? Saw this ad somewhere recently (Parade magazine?), with a tagline something like it's hard to plan your life if you don't know when a migraine will hit you. Anyone know what medication it was?
