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?

homebirthmom

Go to your doc. Your doctor will work with you to find the best medication for you. On an OTC note, try Magnesium at the very onset. I've never personally tried this, but have been told it helps.

Jesushelper76

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gladwhenurgone

I agree with homebirthmom. The best thing to do is discuss this with your doctor for correct diagnosis. Now if ever that it's going to be migraine, you can ask your doctor about fioricet. That is what I take for the heavy attacks. You also might want to know that a quiet, dark room will be your best friend. So there you go. Good luck.

shazamataz

It could be nothing more than just migraines but better to check with your doctor.

I used to get them CONSTANTLY. My doctor prescribes me with a medication that is actually intended for people with high blood pressure, one of the wonderful side effects is no migraines! It's wonderful but unfortunately not suitable for everyone.

If you can't try that then another thing that worked for me was migraine sticks, they are sold in supermarkets and chemists and consist of all natural ingredients. You just rub the stick on your temples and you get a tingly/cold sensation along with aromatherapy (mine smelled of lavender) and it helps to relieve them.

BRycraft

I have been a sufferer of migraines for over 30 years, since I was in the 6th grade and no over the counter medication ever worked for me. What I have been on all this time is Fiorinal that I take when I feel the onset of a migraine coming in, usually the little fishes or floaters as I see them that float in the field of vision. If the fiorinal doesn't stop it or I wake with a more advanced migraine where its always in my side temple and left eye I have imitrex that I take and am forced to lay down in a dark room with an ice pack on my neck and forehead. Now just a few weeks ago I was put on Lyrica for back pain to try but it gave me an increase of migraines, I had 6 days in a row of them which brought me to this forum in the first place to see if others had similar effects on this medication. Anyway to stop the migraines and because you are only given 9 Imitrex per month for safety reasons as that is the limit they prescribe so use that up and you are out of luck as I was, they put me on TOPOMAX and that has stopped my migraines, not the headaches overall which still brought me to the forum, I will say I have lost 11 pounds in 4 weeks because the Topomax really stops your food cravings and this seems to be a side effect of the medication. They tried me on a new medication called Treximet which I was told is basically imitrex that has naproxen in it and the 2 combined really do stop my headaches but its a new medication and its restricted meaning there is a limit like imitrex so its not for everyday use. So there are a few medications out there that are wonders for migraine use. Remember I get 4-5 migraines a month on average, so the topomax is a good medication for preventing them so far. I also tried a medication called Inderal I think it was called but because my blood pressure is normal it lowered it so low that if I stood up too fast I almost fainted, so I couldn't be on it so some medications have side effects that are unpleasant or unsafe for whatever reason. MY blood pressure at the time was 88/50 so that medication was not a choice for me. None of these options are up to you they are up to your dr, however having knowledge of these medications when going into see your physician is never a bad thing so you can discuss it with them so you both can decide on whats the best treatment plan. Living with migraines is only appreciated by those who get migraines because its just not another headache, its like a man trying to understand the pain a women goes thru in labor, there is just no way...
There is one thing you can try and that is a food diary, you might be having a reaction to a certain food that you might not be aware of and a food diary might be a way of de-terming that, some drs might want you to try that and if you have that in hand ahead of time then you can prevent a waste of time if there is nothing on the list that is a factor...
Good Luck...
Bill

Holistic Doctor

Feverfew Leaf is a good non-drug preventative treatment you may want to explore.
Its main uses are for Migraines and arthritis.

Studies at the London Migraine Clinic have increased interest in this herb.

This herb continues to undergo extensive scientific investigation of the parthenolide content, and how it normalizes the function of platelets in the blood system by inhibiting platelet aggregation, reducing serotonin release from platelets and blocking the formation of pro-inflammatory mediators.

Seventy percent of the patients in these studies report fewer attacks of Migraines and less painful attacks.

Researchers believe that Feverfew prevents the spasms of blood vessels in the head that trigger Migraines.
(This herb also relieves the inflammation associated with arthritis).

Other benefits include: relief from nausea and vomiting; improvement of digestion; more restful sleep; and, relief of dizziness, brain, and nerve pressure.

The suggested dose is one 380 mg capsule, three times a day.
Best results are obtained with continuous use.

Hope this helps!

JudyKayTee

Is there not a warning that people with clotting and/or bleeding disorders should not take Feverfew?

Holistic Doctor

I'm not aware of any warning that people with clotting and / or bleeding disorders should not take feverfew.

Since I use this herb regularly, I would be grateful for any reference you might have, regarding this.

Any published clinical trial, any studies?

JudyKayTee

" Do not take feverfew without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; if you are taking a medicine to prevent blood clots; or if you are taking other medications, herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may also affect blood clotting). Feverfew may affect the time it takes for your blood to clot.

Feverfew has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of feverfew may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination."

Feverfew - AOL Health