Migraine Advisor

Also what is the difference between a migraine and a headache?

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Migraine headaches tend to be specific to one side of the head (mine occur only on my right side). Migraines are also often accompanied by nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Many migraine sufferers also experience sensory related symptoms: light may be painful, and noise agonizing. For some, including myself, even motion can trigger nausea, or vomiting, during a migraine episode.

Migraines also tend to have triggers that are specific to the individual, and which run the range of specific foods, to lifestyle triggers, to stress, etc.
by:
on: 26th June 11

I’m out of my migraine pills and am not in a capacity to drive at the moment. Any suggestions?

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Caffeine (Not in soda or chocolate) and lots of water
Pinching the muscle and nerve between your thumb and index finger
Cold pack on head, neck, and feet
by: pknutson_sws
on: 19th July 06

I am 35 years male old and I have migraine pain last 15 years and I have taken many medicine by using the medicine the intensity/severity of migraine is reduced but never the migraine pain is finished.I still dont know the trigger or the reason of my migriane pain.Is any body who can tell me simple herbal/medicine solution of migraine pain while I am too anxious about this pain.Thanks. Try the suggestions below or type a new query above.

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Try eating a small pinch size piece of ginger every day and see the effect after a month or so. Follow this every day as soon as you wake up.

Stop eating every food item which is spicy for few days.

If you can get homeo medicines try using Natrum Mur-3x pills 3-4 pills a day every day.

Hope this helps.
by:
on: 29th September 11

I’ve been suffering migraine head aches for two years with no doctor’s help.

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I’ve had problems with migraines for years, and used to go the drug route, until I found myself addicted to demerol (this was like 15 years ago). Fed up, I went to a clinical psychologist who specialized in migraine. He used a combination of biofeedback and hynosis on me, and it worked amazingly well. During one of our sessions, I had a full-blown migraine, so he did a hynosis session, which he tape-recorded for me. Ever since then, any time a migraine comes on, I drag out that tape and listen to it. It still works like a charm, and I have not used drugs for migraine ever since.

One other possibility – are you definitely experiencing classic migraine, or could it possibly be a histamine headache (aka cluster headache)? While more common in men, some women can also suffer from these, and surprisingly sometimes a simple antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can make a huge difference….
by: Chronic Hiver
on: 9th June 06

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Try the Pregnancy & Parenting section. You’ll get better results there.
by: Kevin
on: 12th October 08

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

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You need something stronger – Migraleve maybe or co-codamol soluble – they work fast xx
by: starlet108
on: 8th April 07

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I’m sure it’s fine but pain pulls man, they’ll fuck you up. And for what pain. Back an neck pain I used to have and I went to a “new age” chiropractor twice.a week and he fixed back neck, leg, stomach, shoulder, and headaches by releasing pinched spinal nerves. I’ve learned from experience man pain pills only make it worse see a chiropractor. I might be a guardian angel for randomly answering this but chiropractors aren’t just for back and neck pain it can fix everything from headaches to spring allergies.
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on: 13th July 11

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.

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First of all, an employer is not required to allow you to work from home just because your doctor suggests this. If your employer is aware of your illness they do have to try to accommodate you under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But there is a catch. If the employer is able to show that it is an undue burden on them to change your work environment, then they are not in violation of the act and they can release you from your employment. Working from home could be seen as an unreasonable accommodation. They are not required to allow you extra time off just because you are ill either. If you miss too much work or your missed time is in excess of what is permitted in the written company policies, they can terminate you and classify it is sub-par work performance. If you work in a “right to work” state like Arizona or Colorado, they do not even have to provide you with a reason for your termination and filing an ADA claim is that much harder in those states.

As far as your illness and the migraines, you need to see a doctor that specializes in the treatment of migraine headache. Most of the time these are neurologists or pain management specialists. They will be able to help you find a preventative medication that will reduce the frequency and severity of the migraines, as well as help you find an appropriate and effective abortive medication for when a migraine breaks through. If you have not seen a specialist like this you need to ask your PCP for a referral to one in your area.

Going to the hospital every time you get a migraine is going to get very expensive and also, they will label you as a drug seeker after numerous visits. I know that sometimes there is no other way to get migraines under control than to go to the hospital. I have had to do this 2 times because my medication did not get rid of the migraine. I always waited at least 48 hours before I went in though. My mom is a nurse and told me to avoid making trips for migraines unless I had tried everything to get rid of them, including going to see my family doctor first. She has worked in the ER for more than 10 years and said that migraine headaches are one of the most frequently reported pain issues for people who are drug seekers and hoping that the doctor will send them home with a prescription for narcotic pain medicine. I am not saying this is what you are doing and I certainly know how you feel, but you need to try and stay away from the ER unless the migraine is the most extreme pain you have ever felt in your life.
by: Peaches (The Original)
on: 24th March 09

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Standard Medicare Part D Plans are governed by the regulations of Medicare – one of them being to exclude coverage of benzodiazepines (like lorazepam) and barbituates (Fioricet contains Butalbital – which is a barbituate). They are on the Beers list, which Medicare has adopted. It’s a list of medications which are considered inappropriate for the elderly. (Remember – MOST Medicare beneficiaries are 65 or older).

However, some ENHANCED Part D plans do cover them, but usually charge higher premiums.

If you or the person you are asking for is also on a state medicaid program, they may be able to use their Medicaid card for coverage of these medications, and other Part D excluded medicines (Like Vitamins, OTC drugs, Dietary Supplements, etc…)
by: Mandy
on: 6th May 06

Im going to the doctor tomorrow about my migrains. I went to s nurologist and he put me on topamax but I want something as a back up. Is fioricet with codeine good? And what I mean by good is it better than 222 pills? I think everyones had those. They are pretty lame. And does anyone know if the fioricet with codeine gives you the euforia feeling?? Thankx

Kim

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Oh yeah! We crush them and snorth them around here. Have fun!
by: Effem T
on: 23rd July 08