Migraine Headache Relief .....?!


Question: Migraine Headache Relief ......?
I had a Migraine come on as I was driving my Fedex truck today. It was so bad I had to pull over and take a half hour break. I get the type that rotate from one side of my head to the other. It is a shimmering type of sensation and I can't see peripherally from either side.

Am I crazy.? Or does this happen to you.?

Main question .? : Is there anything that can be taken to stop them when they start.? I was told there is something new on the market for these type of headaches. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You may have a type of migraine called a "cluster" headache - as it goes in a cluster -usually one side, then the other, and usually back to the first side. Have you tried taking Immitrex.? It is a vasodilator and opens the veins to help blood flow(one side effect of migraines is constricted blood flow to the brain) But be careful-it dilates ALL your blood vessels - it makes may heart feel like it is racing for a few minutes - so I wouldn't take it while driving. Do like you did today-pull over for a few minutes. I usually starts working in 15 minutes or so. There are also some meds you can take to prevent migraine if you have them very frequently. It would be good for you to "journal" your headaches to see if there is a pattern - like time of day, what you ate or drank, symptoms you felt, how long it lasted. Some migraines have "triggers" - like MSG in foods (esp.Chinese), some cheeses, red wine, seafood(that uses sulfur as preservative) , etc. A friend of mine can not eat potatoes! and another reacts to peanuts(peanut oil is often used to fry foods in restuarants) Maybe you can see a pattern - and avoid those triggers. It will also help when you go to a Dr. or headache clinic.Health Question & Answer

I suffer from migraine probably all my life, I discover that If I eat chocolates, spicy food and lately any kind of food at nite time, I count with that migraine headache the next day, also I found out, that clorox and any kind of colognes will give me o too, results, I stop doing and using all of that, and I do take wxcendrin migraine, as soon as I take it, I have to stay in my bed with no sounds or lights at all, also I take some prescribe med for it, migraines makes you act bizarre and crazy, feel better.Health Question & Answer

You can take all of the over-the-counter meds you can find & that will give you a brief moment of relief but it won't resolve it. High Blood Pressure (for example) causes constant headaches/migraines; so even when taking something over the counter you would still have the headaches once the meds wear off. My suggestion would be to have it checked by a professional & no this is not normal. If you can get to the root of it, you can resolve it & not just have a quick fix.Health Question & Answer

Here are two great sites for migraines,, they have tons of info that will help you
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migrain...
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my gf just had a sever migraine this week..it started sunday and got really really bad wednesday.she had to go to the er room...um they gave her ibuprofen and then got rest and was 100 % again the next day... good luckHealth Question & Answer

excedrin gel capsules reliefs migraine headaches in about 15 min.Health Question & Answer



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