I think I have migraine. I get very bad headaches like twice a month. When I get one, my head feels like splitting, my eyes feel like they're coming out of their sockets and I see flashes of light. The bad thing about it is the pain relievers like tylenol or advil doesn't help. What else can I take to get rid of the pain?
Hi, I can help you in getting of your migraine with Alternative medicine such as herbals, yogic techniques and diet therapy. However I need more details about you.
I'm not surprised the FDA has this to say about feverfew. I am not going to get into an argument about why and wheretofore, either.
The US has its laws, which its citizens need to follow.
I was not aware that a strict observance of these laws is mandatory on this website, which I suppose, is for anyone living anywhere in the world?
Also, my understanding of the word 'Medications' led me to think that medications would mean any medicines, not necessarily modern medicines, but also medicines from the alternative therapies.
So does this mean medicines other than prescription drugs should not be discussed here, but only in the alternative therapies section, on AMHD?
Since this website is based in the US, we must adhere to US laws. While I agree that herbs can be used in conjunction with prescribed medication, we must also take into account that the members here may not be telling us what medications they are already prescribed, therefore advising herbal remedies could be dangerous as many medications counteract with many herbs.
While I am an RN, I do like to take the holistic approach whenever possible, however, I am also aware of the risks inherent when advising on medication as well as diagnosing via the internet.
I don't know about where you live, but litigation is rampant in the US, and as such, you could be opening yourself to a medical malpractice lawsuit by not taking the above into account.
Hi J-9. I looked and looked in the rules for forum posting but found no information about where AMHD is based etc. and there aren't any specific guidelines about what information can be posted and what should be avoided.
I live in India (this is mentioned in my profile). Many members have not mentioned their country of residence, so that's another drawback.
Naturally, viewpoints of persons living outside the US will not always concur with the American point of view.
Take Ayurveda, for instance.
It is my country's indigenous system of medicine. Yoga too.
I would refuse to kow-tow to the FDA's beliefs about Ayurveda and Yoga. (Or FDA's disbeliefs, should I say!)
In a globalised world, such diametrically opposing positions are bound to occur. It would be unnatural for them not to happen.
Since the internet is all about an increased interaction and (hopefully) a greater co-operation among different countries and cultures of our world, I find it disturbing to be told and warned about dire consequences accruing from my posts, which I have making with the best of intentions.
AMHD would do well to lay down certain ground rules which non-US citizens would necessarily have to follow, so that we would know in advance, what is acceptable on AMHD and what isn't.
Thank you for explaining what you have explained..... that set me thinking about this.
I get migranes they are awful and have been on slues of meds for them and then my doc found this new drug for mgreaines maxalt 10mg omg it works so fast its non narcotici love it I use to take hand full of imetrex and then she put me on this one... Try this pill it works great....
My husband has the same problem, severe headaches and migraines and none of the over the counter medicines like tylenol and advil help him. Surprisingly the one thing that works, with me as well as him, is the one thing I never payed much heed to apart from annoyance of the commercials, Head On. That's right, apply directly to the forehead. It works wonders.
You do sound like you have migraine with aura (i.e. the flashing lights).
Next problem is to try to identify the trigger. pay attention to foods, food additives (e.g. artificial sweetners), Your monthly cycle and weather. Weather induced headaches occur about 0-48 hours before rain.
I have gotten my migraines every three months since I was 18 years old and I am 25 now. I know when they are about to come, but I do not know what causes them!
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