Alternatives for migraines?

[Anonymous]

I get stress induced migraines. Crying or overworking myself will usually trigger them, but I also get them from good stress. Birthday parties, concerts, canoeing trips, etc. I've been getting them since I was in kindergarden, and they've progressively gotten harder to manage. I started out taking 400mg for them, even as a tiny child. That's the only thing that works to get rid of them, is ibuprofen. Aspirin, acetaminophen... nothing else works. As the years have gone by though, I find myself needing to take more and more to rid myself of the pain. I'm up to 800 mg, and I know that I'm probably destroying my liver. Its really hard to get in to see a neurologist where I live, so I'm trying to just deal with it. Does anyone else on this site know of any alternatives or home remedies for migraines?

Updates

+1 y

Certain pairs of glasses also trigger them, but I've noticed that its caused by the pressure on my nose bridge, not the looking through the glasses themselves

[goldfinch23]

I'm suffering migraines too. The only pill works for me is ZOMIG. But not ZOMIG rapide, but normal one. It's for migraine attacks. For treatment you need really good neurologist. Took several years to find really good one. All traditional treatments failed in my case for different reasons and I've been told it's challenge for her to find treatment for me. And she did it. It's not possible to cure for ever, but once I finish taking pills, I can be 2 years without any problems.

[goldfinch23]

But be careful. ZOMIG make your blood pressure really high for short periods of time. It's spread your blood vessels. I'm taking 5mg pills and cut it in half. Because of the price of the pill. Once I accidentally took whole 5mg pill at once. I thought I'm going to die every minute.

[Asker]

Oh boy 😯 that doesn't sound fun. I'll ask my doctor about it

[goldfinch23]

If ZOMIG will be suitable for you, be ready for really high price. 3 pills cost about £30. But it's worth it if it's such a relief.

[goldfinch23]

EEG and CT scan should be performed in every case, just to confirm it's really migraine or the cause of your problems is something different.

[jacquesvol]

Your dosage is very high and dangerous, indeed.
If it's a REAL migraine (NOT another kind of headache!) there's a product that works (not 100%) Ask your usual doctor, he will know (over here it's prescription only).
Meds are personal and I'm not a doctor. A doctor would want to know you medical file and examine you.

[Asker]

It starts out with mild pain at the front of my head and worsens. Within a short amount of time I'm in agony, and every tiny sound and light is unbearable. If I reach this point before ibuprofen kicks in, I end up puking from the pain and passing out.

[jacquesvol]

Only a doctor can help you. and the trip to the neurologist might be worth it. You first need a good diagnosis.

[babeeeone]

I wish I could help but nothing works for me so I don't know what to recommend

[Sabretooth]

hmm-i came here expected weed spammers-kinda surprised

[Dorin]

you might need glasses. In any case, not visiting a doc is stupid