Migraines

I have been having migraines for the last 5 to 6 years and i want to know what i can do about them i get them more and more. I have a migraine atleast 7 times a month. I have no idea what to do about them and i hope that someone can answer my question?

[selmaS]

Hi...have u been to a dr and dx'd u as having migraines or is that what u believe the head aches to be?do u have ne other symptoms, naseusa....visual disturbances??

There is a migraines and head aches forum here on med help. U may find more answers there.


Good luck
Godspeed
"selma"

[Jules77733]

Medication. It won't cure the migraines, but if you get on a regime of taking migraine medication daily, it will prevent future migraines. It actually seems to work fairly well. Ask your GP/Neurologist about taking Topamax or Propranolol. They'll start you at a low dosage, and then increase it every few weeks until it is at a level where you feel comfortable and nearly headache-free!

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi

You should discuss with your doctor about the diverse abortive medications available to terminate an attack as soon as the symptoms begin. Treatment is there for both the prevention as well as abortion of an attack.

Paracetamol or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), triptans, ergot alkaloids and anti-emetics are used for treatment of migraine. These include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or aspirin to help relieve mild migraines and combinations of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine specifically meant for moderate migraine attacks (Excedrin Migraine).

The drugs of choice however are triptans such as Sumatriptan, rizatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan, almotriptan, frovatriptan and eletriptan.
You may need to try which of these medications works best for you, in consultation with your doctor. Stress management strategies, such as exercise, relaxation, and biofeedback may also reduce the occurrence and severity of migraine attacks.
Take care!