Comments on: What Can Really Relieve the Misery of a Migraine?

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:35 +0000

I feel everyone’s pain above..I have had chronic migraines for many years and have tried everything. One thing that is working faitly well for me right now is a time-released 60mg of propranolol (Inderal) taken once a day and then two Excedrin Migraine taken immediately at onset of the headached when I get one. It seems to works as well as the Fioricet and without the narcotic; I’ve been reading some horror stories about long-term use of Fioricet so I don’t take it until 4 hrs. later if the headache comes back. I do think the Topomax helped also; the side effects are pretty fierce though. My daughter had better luck with taking a very low dose and increasing it slowly over 2 months, much less side effects.

By: Roberta Andrade

Roberta Andrade — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:45:32 +0000

I have had migraines since I was 10 yo. The only thing that has helped me is Fioricet. I have used it since the 60s, & nothing else short of a shot of Demerol has helped me. Now that I am older I dont get them as often or as severe, but without a doubt there were many times I felt like bashing my head against the wall.
Mine were so bad that my left pupil dilated & stayed that way for years. They thought I had a tumor of the brain or spinal cord.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:55:46 +0000

MSG is the big culprit for me and it is hidden in everything: soups including stocks and boullion, salad dressings and snacks of all kinds. Sometimes it’s labeled MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) but many times it’s listed as “natural flavor” because it is made from seaweed. But it is hardly safe for people just because it is “natural”!

I get a visual “aura,” then my face gets tingly, then my left side goes numb and I can’t talk. After that I start to vomit. Then, the headache begins!

If I take a triple Advil right when the “aura” starts I can stop it sometimes. Otherwise, I take the Rx Midrin and it helps.

I get really angry when I read that MSG isn’t a problem!!

By: Sheri C.

Sheri C. — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:33:59 +0000

I have had all types of headaches and I will agree that the migraines are the worst. Lately they come when the weather changes. I have been told that it is the barametric pressure changes. I wish I could tell when it is going to happen so I can prepare for it.

By: matt

matt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:20:02 +0000

I am a 51 year old male and have suffered migraines since I was 17 until my mid 20’s. they returned with a vengence in my early 40’s. I am extremely healthy, excercise 6 days per week. My neurologist has found a combination of Topamax, Depacote maintenence a prophalaxis and a currently Treximet when I feel a migraine coming on. This has taken years to track my triggers (colognes/perfumes are big triggers, foods, weather (low pressure) and lack of sleep). Mine tend to be less severe with the above plan, but if I veer off and experience a full blown migraine its two days and I would just as soon slit my wrists to experience them.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:32:28 +0000

I also found an ice pack on the site or Jugular arteries below the ear that supply blood to the brain worked quickly.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:16 +0000

I will pass on a very simple idea that has helped several people I know stop severe headaches. Sprinkle salt in a 7UP, yes that is right a 7UP. For some strange reason this will help lots more than any medication I have found. I have told at least 10 people this and they faithfully keep 7UP and salt on hand at all times.

Try it you will see a huge difference. It really works.

By: j. weller

j. weller — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:34:16 +0000

I routinely (every 3 months) have Botox injections in my head and neck to treat migraines. the usual course is to get migraines under control and then lengthen the time between injections. This has been more helpful than anything else in lessening the frequency of my headaches. The Botox injections are done by a neurologist and is covered by my insurance.

By: Chardanu

Chardanu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:28:39 +0000

I have used MIDRIN for over 25 years for my type of migraine. At the onset of a migraine, I begin to see a zig-zagged circle before my eyes, then it gets so thickly patterned that I can’t see at all. The actual headache comes a little later. Unfortunately, they have quit manufacturing MIDRIN and now all I can get is a weaker generic form of it. But still, it does the same thing, I just usually have to take 2. It has some kind of narcotic in it too which helps, probably a little bit of tranquilizer. Anyway, I tried different things and this is the one that works for me. The migraines I get leave me somewhat dizzy and affects my equilibrium. Thank God menopause was the best help of all – they are now 80% less frequent and 50% less severe. I tend to only get them now if I don’t get enough sleep, I get very angry, or my blood pressure goes too high.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:54 +0000

Acupuncture really works. Give it a try