How do you cure headaches/migraine?

Question

Just wondering if there is a secret cure besides the cliche "lay down and take aspirin" bit

Poppykate · Accepted Answer

I had dealt with migraines a lot. Here are a few things that helped. Do you get migraines all the time (like every few days, or every few weeks?). I found several things that were triggering my migraines- 1. Poor posture, 2. certain foods, and 3. my period.

I went to my doctor and she prescribed me a pill that I take everyday to prevent migraines. It helps. If I feel like I am going to get one ( you will know because you will start to experience symptoms like aura, flashing lights in your vision, excessive tiredness, neck pain etc) she recommended I take another. It has stopped them.

I also avoid foods that are known to cause migraines (they are different for each person). I find caffeine, artificial sugar, message (this is a preservative often found in Chinese takeaway), alcohol, chocolate, etc.

I have also found that my period can bring on a migraine. But studies have shown that taking a magnesium supplement can help. So I do this too, along with a multivitamin.

Lastly, poor posture (due to sitting at a desk etc) can cause neck pain and migraines. I now do 10 minutes of yoga exercises in the morning to improve my posture, and I go to a physio who work on my neck, shoulders and back.

I went from having a migraine almost every other day, to only once or twice a year. it was hard work, but so worth it!

Hannah_98 · Accepted Answer

I have migraines accompanied by nausea with no apparent cause. The doctor prescribed me propranolol daily to help stave them off and sumatriptan to make them go away once they actually occur.

It’s helped a lot in my case, but everyone’s different. I’d recommend talking to your doc about it if it’s a reoccurring problem.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Accepted Answer

Squeeze the web part of your hand that is between your thumb  and fore finger , just like in the picture.. I swear by this and it's helped me to get rid of my headaches in the past.

monkeynutts · Accepted Answer

You need to figure out if it's nerve or muscle stress, diet maybe both. You might need glasses. I don't get them. Other questions, are you over weight? Any spinal problems?

AustinMan · Answer

Botox.

Daniela1982 · Answer

Curing a migraine is not the same as a headache. Migraines can be much more painful then your run of the mill headache. I'm like to know if anyone can actually get a migraine to go away, and tell me what causes them.

B0CKSCAR · Answer

Can you describe your headaches, and where it feels like they are happening at? How often you get them, how long they last, how long you've been getting them for, etc?

MindYourEyes · Answer

Sleeping it away. XD and water

Jjpayne · Answer

A hot bath and dunking you head in the water does wonders for me. Sure you can use a hot hand towel but warm water like that is the best

WhiteShoulder · Answer

Meds

Iwillneverunderstand · Answer

Getting some head! Lol funny but for realll.

douride2 · Answer

If I could come up with an answer to that I would be happy. Happy & rich. I haven't found anything that works. Most times I just find a dark quiet hole to crawl into.