MIGRAINE HELP!

[JacksdadShane 65]

So I have had a Migraine for 2 days now...any suggestions on what to take since Excedrin Migraine is a nono?

[wendilin 29]

I use mint aromatherapy for my Migraines when I can't get to my meds. Ice on the forehead, cool, dark, and quiet. If you can tolerate, try some caffeine, that's what's in excederine Migraine.

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Edited March 24, 2016 by wendilin

[judy1234 27]

I've been taking Imitrex (sumatriptan) for Migraines for years and my surgeon said I can continue taking it. You need a prescription but if you get migraines regularly it's worth asking for. In the meantime, wendilin is right -- get some caffeine.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Crappy Tylenol.

[nursesrock74 15]

Tylenol is all we are allowed.

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[SweetPeas 117]

Imitrex, pressure points on my temples/back of head, essential oils (peppermint) and aromatherapy help, or the crappy Tylenol. The other thing that has helped tremendously is a beta blocker (metoprolol) for Migraine prevention (I have to watch my BP because it's normally low normal so if I don't drink enough fluids I can get dizzy). The beta blocker for prevention has been the best thing ever. I've been on it 10+ years and went from a migraine 2-3 times per month to maybe one every other month. I hope you start feeling better soon.