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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
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 Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 08:48:56 AM
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I have migraines. I have imetrex nasal spray. I also take corgard to prevent them. But weird weather in th TN mountains this brings the attacks on like wild fire. I basically hibernate Feb/March as the attacks are daily. Even caffeine doesn't help, sometimes make the headaches worse. Would you ladies have any ideas to make my life less miserable?
Tara
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
Tamara
Binghamton
ny
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 11:57:12 AM
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Some of my pregnant woman find Vit B complex helpful. Chiropractic/osteopathy for your neck.
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
431 Posts
arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 12:08:31 PM
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I have been suffering with migraines for years. I have tried everything. I sleep with a bite splint to prevent grinding. And I have finally started going to a chiropractor. I am feeling so much better.
I was not convinced of chiropractor care, but he has truly helped me. I have been going for about a month and my headaches have lessened about 85%. We are hoping by spring I will have them under control completely. So a big 'thumbs ups' for my Hubby who said it would work. He was RIGHT! lol
Good luck
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 3:38:04 PM
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butcher's broom, capsicum are sometimes helpful. Teifu oil applied to the temples also helps.
Rachel
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3442 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 4:04:40 PM
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Peppermint applied to temples might help, or chewing on some feverfew leaves is said to be good for migraines. Be careful and check with your Dr. To make sure herbs do not interfere with other medications.
Blessings
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SRhea
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Sue
San Angelo
TX
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 4:22:27 PM
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| I have migraines as well. I take corgard, and tried imetrex and a few other triptans, but they did not work for me because they made me sick to my stomach. The side effects were as bad as the headaches. Now I take Excedrin Migraine. One thing that helps is a tens unit. I put it on my neck and back it helps calm the tension. My husband bought it for me when he was in rehab after knee surgery. They were using them on patients there. I use it now when I get a migraine, and the sooner the better. |
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Pasthyme
True Blue Farmgirl
99 Posts
Gail
Mountain View
AR
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Posted - Feb 18 2013 : 04:14:09 AM
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Does anyone take 5 HTP for migraines? I just started taking it. It is supposed to boost serotonin. Not supposed to take it with Imitrex, though or you can get too much serotonin. I take Imitrex for the migraines so I have to be careful. I sure hope it helps, as I get frequent migraines.
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jenne.f
True Blue Farmgirl
643 Posts
Jenne
Wagontown
PA
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2013 : 04:46:56 AM
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I take 5HTP but for stress relief. This could be similar since
it would help relax the blood vessels. Constricted blood vessels
in the brain is a cause of migraines. Coffee and any caffeine
will cause the blood vessels to constrict on anyone, therefore a bad choice
under these circumstances. Hope this helps.
~blessings~
Jenne
Farmgirl #4616
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Help with migraines
