There are different types of migraine, so I'd recommend visiting the .org website which starts with the word, migraine. (In case website addresses aren't allowed on here.
For me, keeping cool by stripping off, ice pack wrapped in a tea towel and placed on the head whilst in a darkened room, helps, moving it to underneath the pillow now and again to cool it also.
Medication wise, Migraleve pink tablets have the anti sickness additive in it, the yellow do not and they can help a migraine from fully developing. Neurogenic Plus can be effective, due to the higher codeine for an over the counter medication.
Once underway, they don't work for me, so if a full on migraine has started, I take one of the following options.
Discuss with your doctor first! Sumatriptan or Naratriptan pills are available prescription only. They are similar, so after a long period, it's best to switch to the other one if those or one of others. They are effective within hours but can leave you a bit light headed, not too spaced out but definitely better than the migraine! Alternatively, there are over the counter versions, one being Immigran Recovery. Expect to answer some questions on paper before they'll sell it to you, approx £7 for 2 pills, I think, only 1 needed.
If I wake up with a really bad migraine and I need instant relief more than normal, I have on prescription Immitrex Subject. It's like an epipen which auto injects a tiny amount of the medicine into an outer thigh, preferably. It only works correctly, due to safety features and easy to use. Yes it's an injection, yes it sometimes hurts for a second or two, but trust me, it's well worth it!! Relief usually comes within 30 minutes and it's usually gone within 45 minutes. The only downside is that the doctor restricts the number prescribed to 6 per month.
Other things which can help are drinking water and not getting dehydrated. Coconut water has helped on some days, the Ines which are mainly natural and not processed too much. Avoid TV and computer screens, especially at night and also driving at night can be a trigger, often recognised early when realising lights seem brighter than usual.
Hope some of the above helps and it eases soon. Knowing triggers can help avoid future attacks, whether it's food, additives, environmental, stress, smells, lights, overheating, dehydration or one of a number of different things.
Good luck!
PS - Sometimes sex and ejaculation can stop a migraine, but often it's just a temporary solution, as it returns. Worth investigating though, for research purposes of course.  |
