What are homemade remedies for horrific migraines?

June 15th, 2013

I suffer from bad migraines. I have no insurance so no CT Scan or MRI. I suffer from nausea, fatigue, upset stomach, severe reaction to light and movement and just feeling lousy. Chosen Answer: Try yarrow tea. 1 teaspoon per cup pour boiling water on it and leave to brew for 2 – 5 minutes. [...]

What causes recurring migraines?

May 25th, 2013

I find myself suffering from migraines at least twice a week at different times in the day. I drink lots of water, so I know I am not dehydrted. What could be causing these persistent migraines? Any remedies? Chosen Answer: There are so many causes for migraines and you need an evaluation to determine what [...]

Is this a migraine or just a normal headache?

May 23rd, 2013

Usually twice a year i get a really bad headache, see lines floating about, and feel nauseous. Last time this happened I was at a restaurant with florescent lights (they really bother my eyes because they are sensitive to lights) and I had the same symptoms. Are these migraines or just normal headaches because of [...]

I have such bad migraines and my pupils go crazy?

May 1st, 2013

I have been getting migraines for 8 years. I have been getting them a lot this past year. I get them about 3 or 4 times a week and sometimes more. When I get them it seems to be random but last for days. (I keep a migraine diary.) My pupils get really big and [...]

What are some ways to alleviate disabling migraine headaches?

April 11th, 2013

I get migraines that cause me to have to spend up to days at a time in bed. I become overly sensitive to sound, light, touch, and even smell…I don’t want to be put on a perscription, but i need something to help me… Chosen Answer: You need to find out what triggers them. Have [...]

Can medications mess up my period?

April 7th, 2013

I’m 19, and I’ve been regular for years. I usually have a pretty normal period, not too heavy, not very light, but this month it’s sort of more like heavy spotting. I take Fioricet for migraines, and because I just started college, I’ve been getting more and more, so I’ve been taking more pills (I [...]

What could be the cause of a migraine?

March 19th, 2013

I’ve had a painful, but tolerable migraine for the past 3 days now, and I’ve been wondering what could be causing it? I’ve been thinking a lot about my school, and my university after school, and how I’ve got a long road between now and then, and those thoughts have interrupted my sleeping habit. I [...]

When will my Amitriptyline for migraines start to work?

December 31st, 2012

I’ve been taking 10 mg of amitriptyline for migraines for about 2.5 weeks and I am noticing no improvement. Right now I am in the middle of an extremely bad migraine, can barely walk, am incredibly sensitive to both light and sound, et cetera. Should I call my doctor or should I just wait it [...]

Will I be okay, medically, with the following substances in my system…?

December 28th, 2012

ALCOHOL – 1 can Bud Light GABAPENTIN (Brand: Neurontin) – 100mg capsule KLONOPIN (aka Clonazepam) – 2mg (over time) (1mg taken recently) FLEXERIL (Cyclobenzaprine) – 10mg PROMETHAZINE – 12.5mg (half 25mg) FIORICET (Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffine) 25mg/112/20mg (half of Fioricet) Q: Will I be okay, side-effect wise, I will live right? And also, should I expect “prominent” effects [...]

Could foods with horseradish be a migraine trigger?

December 15th, 2012

I have been eating horseradish mustard and almost every time I notice migraine symptoms… numb neck, light headed (just a little) weak arms… not necessarily the migraine itself but the other symptoms. Has this happened to anyone with this food before? Chosen Answer: my mother has food allergies and her reaction is migraines. she has [...]