Archive for May, 2012

How can i get rid of a migraine?

May 31st, 2012

I took 2 Excedrin’s and it still wont go away! i feel kind of nauseous too, is there anyway other way i can get this migraine to go away? Chosen Answer: Have you tried an ice pack on the back of your neck? If your migraine is due to dilation of the blood vessels, the [...]

What is the best thing to do or take when you get a Migraine?

May 30th, 2012

Sometimes I will get Migraine headaches that last up to three days at a time, and I abolutely cant function, and over the counter drugs dont help. I just got a new medication called Migraten, and hope it works. What do you do? Chosen Answer: Chiropractor…I used to suffer frequently, but when I started seeing [...]

fioricet and xanax?

May 29th, 2012

i took 2 fioricets thursday morning. is it ok to take xanax today? Chosen Answer: yes, just dont take too many by: Daniel J on: 26th December 09

Does anyone have home remedies for a migraine?

May 28th, 2012

My friend is in the middle of a bad migraine. Right now, we’re using the q-tip method and hoping for the best, but any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Chosen Answer: open your hand and spread your fingers inbetween your pointer finger and your thumb there is a tendon its more tward your [...]

what is fioricet? is it medicine ?

May 27th, 2012

Chosen Answer: Fioricet and Esgic is made from a combination of butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), acetaminophen (325 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. Although not indicated, they are commonly used to treat migraines and other pain related ailments. Note that Fioricet (and [...]

If caffeine isnt good for a migraine, why is it in excedrin migraine?

May 26th, 2012

Everyone says that you should avoid caffeine when you have a migraine, then what is it an ingredient in Excedrin Migraine? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

Who thinks the $700 billion bailout plan should have been used for migraine headache research?

May 25th, 2012

I woke up at 3:00 am with a migraine headache. I couldn’t get back to sleep for 3 hours then I showed up to work 4 hours late on top of that. They are by far the worst pain I ever experience. Chosen Answer: You are a visionary they should definitely use it for that [...]

My friend may be banned from driving because she sometimes has visual migraine how long does the ban last?

May 24th, 2012

My girl friend gets visual migraine which sometimes means she has visual disturbance, she sees blind spots, zig zag lines, stars, etc for 20 to 30 minutes. She has been advised to quit her drivers license. She is very upset because it means she will lose her job and she also enjoys driving. How long [...]

How can I get rid of an ongoing migraine?

May 23rd, 2012

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 [...]

As a result of an asthma attack, can you get a migraine headache?

May 22nd, 2012

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 [...]