What do you take to get rid of migraines?

May 19th, 2013

What do you take to get rid of your migraines over the counter or otherwise? (Please don’t answer unless you have experienced a migraine or have a love one with chronic migraines) I’ve seen all different specialist , I’m simply wondering what works for others. Chosen Answer: nothing. the smart thing to do is correct [...]

How to treat a visual migraine?

May 4th, 2013

I get visual migraines often, and they usually last an hour or two, beginning with blind spots and twinkling lights, then excruciating pain in my eyes and head. I was wondering if there is anything to do to prevent/treat visual migraines. Thanks! Chosen Answer: They’re called ocular migraines, I get them too every now & [...]

Is it still safe to take excedrin migraine?

April 12th, 2013

I’ve had a bad headache all day today and took advil liquid gels they didn’t help at all. I usually take Excedrin migraine I was just wondering if it is still safe to take excedrin since it has been recalled? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

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 [...]

what is good for getting rid of migraines, apart from medications?

March 15th, 2013

i have taken painkillers for my migraine, and i was wondering is there anything else that i can do which will ward it off? or prevent it in the future Chosen Answer: The best wat to ward off or prevent migraines is to determine what your precipitating factors are and eliminate them. Many are dietary, [...]

Can I take migraine medication with mood stabilizers?

March 5th, 2013

Hi everyone, I have always had bad migraines since the age of 13. I take Ambilify and Lamictal daily and was wondering if its possible to get a prescription for migraine medication. My doctor wanted to prescribe it to me due to the severe migraines that I get every day. It gets so bad sometimes [...]

Flexeril and Lorcet for Migraines?

February 28th, 2013

I have been suffering from migraines for a few years now. Initially, I was prescribed Imitrex, which did nothing for me. At one point my migraine was so severe that I went to the er (blacking out, vomiting, etc.). After this I was prescribed Fioricet, which also did not help at all, although it did [...]

What should i do during a SEVERE migraine headache?

February 26th, 2013

My brother is having a VERY severe migraine headache happening from a scale 1-10 and is around a 9 and a half. we are wondering is there any treatment to stop this headache!!?? ASAP! Chosen Answer: ok take some aleve drink a little soda then turn off all the lights. no lights at all!!!! then [...]

having blurred vision with headaches..?

February 24th, 2013

SInce i was about 18 wks, I have been having migraine headaches. My OB prescribed me Fioricet to be taken as needed. The medicine helps, but for the past 2 days I have a headache i just cant seem to get rid of. I am also having blurred vision…just looking at the computer screen is [...]

Can you take calcium channel blockers and beta blockers at the same time for migraine prevention?

January 12th, 2013

I currently take Verapamil (calcium channel blocker) for migraine prevention. It has worked some, but I’m at the full dose and it isn’t enough (I still get daily migraine symptoms if not full on migraines). Can I take a beta blocker at the same time? Or will I need to get off the calcium channel [...]