Migraine Advisor

I’ve gotten migraines ever since I was 10(20 now) and rest and medicine has gotten rid of them. but I got a migraine on the 17th and 5 days later it is still here. I’ve tried everything in the book to try and get rid of it. Medicine, rest, hot shower, etc. none of it makes it go away. Are there any other ways ya’ll can think of to try and get rid of it?

Chosen Answer:

I had to change my diet and focus on avoiding triggers. After taking several doses of excedrin and at least a dose of Imitrex every single day for a long time, I decided I’d try anything. I read the book called Heal Your Headache by Dr. David Buchholz. Some say it doesn’t work, and I didn’t believe it could, but I’ve only needed 1 imitrex in the last two months because of it.

edit: It can take up to a week for the change in your diet to be effective in reducing your headaches, so don’t give up too quickly.
Migraines are horrible, and if this doesn’t work, I hope you can find a way to get rid of it.
by:
on: 23rd May 09

I have asthma and get migraine headaches. I’ve realized that when I get a sudden asthma attack from running up the stairs or walking far without breathing deeply, I get a throbbing and pulsating migraine. Are these connected? Because I can’t take in enough air during an attack, are migraines a possible symptom because I can’t get enough air to my head? I may sound strange or unintelligent, but I was just wondering… Thanks!

Chosen Answer:

Asthma and migraine are not related as such. But the triggering factors for migraine like stress could precipitate an attack of migraine. jus keep your asthma under control that should do it. and if you get migraine attack more than 4 times a year then it need medication.
by: Mudit B
on: 1st April 08

Chosen Answer:

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Ghost, where is your Ultram question of the day?

Fioricet is a barbituate , some of them have codiene in them and they are fantastic for migraine headaches.
by: DynoDiKk
on: 9th April 09

If it helps, I only take .25mgs of topamax a day.
sorry, there’s no decimal before the “25″. Not sure if that helps . If it’s an error, or something…

Chosen Answer:

Caution is advised when combining Fioricet with Topamax. The combination may increase the risk of Central Nervous System depression and psychomotor impairment because of an additive effect between the two drugs

please note this answer is provided for informational purposes only and is no replacement for professional medical advice. You should speak with your doctor if you have concerns about a combination of medications which you are taking.
by:
on: 13th October 11

I’ve had a migraine for over a week now. And today it’s worse than ever. I almost threw up from it earlier. I’ve been taking my headache medicine that I got from the doctor and it obviously isn’t helping. So, is there anything I can do (like remedies) that would get rid of it? Thanks.

Chosen Answer:

There are migraines headaches that are triggered by different sources. Try at home what works for you: try to keep it warm by using a heating pad or try ice pack. For me the ice pack works. Hope it helps.
by: Ms know it all
on: 3rd March 10

fioricet? or Imitrex?

Chosen Answer:

Very sorry Gentleman.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases like RA, Back ache, earache etc. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.

These useless drugs have enormous power to create hazardous side effects like liver/kidney failure, ulcer, acidity and lot others.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help you if cough is not there.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

Pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds!

For forehead/eyes the points will be in front of the finger nail on or below the tip of fingers.

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by: dbgyog
on: 29th March 08

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if memory serves, its a barbiturate and is used for pain like headaches. Barbiturates are much more dangerous than benzodiazapines (tranquillizers also)
by:
on: 4th November 11

I have migraine associated dizziness and I’m 14. So, I have been sick and my dizziness has gotten 10x worse. Is it brought on by the cold or do you think my medicine is no longer working?

Chosen Answer:

yes they can especially with cough and sneezing but if the jerk motion that may happen when they occur.
by: rg
on: 7th November 09

If you suffer from migraine head aches how would you describe them?
And also what would you rate the pain from 1 to 10? 1 being a small prick pain and 10 being the worst pain you have personally felt?

I would describe mine as having an intense throbbing pain behind my eyes and near my temples, irritating, and leaves me pretty much unable to accomplish anything of importance. The usual pain level is about a 6 but can get up to an 8 on a bad day.

Chosen Answer:

I get different types of headaches. They can go anywhere from what you described, to my entire brain feeling like it is on fire (had that happen a couple of times, lasted for 2 days and it was the most horrible thing I have ever felt in my life). The worst headache I ever had was like a 9.5…I cried from the pain it was so bad, wasn’t able to eat anything or sleep at all for 2 days. Ended up going to the hospital. Normal headaches are like a 5-6 though.
by:
on: 20th October 10

Chosen Answer:

Foricet is a Class lll controlled drug….butalbital. It is addictive if taken over a long period of time. I use it for migraines.
by:
on: 2nd December 08