Migraine headaches???

I get migraines all the time and over the counter meds don't help at all. You have to go to the doctor and get a prescription for migraine medicine. The doctor will also make sure that they are migraines and there's not something else going on. If they are migraines, there are many different kinds of migraine medicine and it may take some trial and error to find the one that works best for you. I use Zomig myself. A lot of people use Immitrex, but that doesn't work for me. The doctor will help you find one that works for you.

Also, here are some other things that help me along with the medicine: If your temples are throbbing, put Icy Hot on them. That helps the pain go away faster for some reason but is not a substitute for the migraine medicine. That's a must have.

You also need to find out what your triggers are: The things that often start your migraines. Mine are getting overheated, eating chocolate and coffee together, and eating too much sugar. Diet Coke used to bring them on too (Aspartame) but I gave that up. Getting too hot is my main migraine trigger, so the first thing I do if I feel a headache coming on (after I take my medicine) is take a shower, use some ice packs on my head, anything to cool down. You have to find out what your triggers are if you don't know already.

Ughh. My condolences.

I too deal with the lovely things. Sometimes so bad that movement or light will make me vomit.

For years all I could do was suffer through them. About a year ago, my Dr prescribed Maxalt 10mg tablets. (rizatriptan benzoate) For me, these ARE the magic pill. I don't like to medicate, but there is a point where you have to decide...and the complete immobility brought on by these headaches, required me to take measures if I was to continue to work and do other things.

They will leave you feeling weak for several hours, but seem to kill the headache in less than 1 hour. They have been a real differrence maker for me. Ask your Dr about them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migraine. According to most doctors "true" migraines arent going to go away with otc meds. theough they may take the edge off. I used to eat aspirin and other stuff like candy, ice pack, and lay in a darkened room, with some type of very light white noise droning in the background. Now, I rarely have to do that.

I get cluster migraines. I start to get them by losing vision, my left eye goes blind and the pain is excruciating. I have particular medication to take that knocks me out. I'm generally back on my feet in 6-8 hours, but if I don't take anything I will be screaming for 12 hours.

I take Naramig in combination with Codeine Forte. I find that an ice pack will sometimes help, but definitely have to be lying down in a dark room.

I'll get a series of these over a period of six weeks, then won't get them for a few months.

You should really see your GP about getting some stronger medication, because Tylenol never cuts it with me..

Have you been to the Doctor? You need to go just to be on the safe side. Also try keeping to the darkest place possible. I mean DARK!

Try drinking something with caffeine or eating chocolate, that may help. These are things that help my daughter sometimes. Not always. another excellent product is Head On. It really does help with the non migraine headaches and is worth trying .

ibu profen sometimes helps. there are special pills you can buy that are for migraines. your best bet is probably going to the doctor and getting a prescription because migraines are serious.

I find Excedrin Migraine or Extra Strength Excedrin (they are the same thing) both work better than anything else OTC. You should, however, speak to your doctor.

sounds like migraines...u need to go to the dr.

i get migranes too. they suck. what helps me is taking excederin. it has cafiene (sorry, i can't spell) in it, so it'll beat out extra strength tylenol. if you put lavender lotion on, it'll help, too. sounds stupid, but something about lavender gets rid of headaches. and if you can't fall asleep, overdose on nyquil, lol. that stuff will knock you out if you take enough.

toradol and get rid of whats stressing you out!

lavender insence can help