Question 1

is it possible to get a migraine or ha preventative otc, or what can i take in the mean time to stop my reoccurent has? alternating abortives and nsai

Accepted Answer

Holistic approach: Indeed if you prefer more holistic approach. Assuming you are not pregnant butterbur is considered natural "food" and FDA approved for migraine prevention. Please get it from reliable source ie. Made in USA. ;-) other alternative would be vitamin b2 plus magnesium and co q 10. This takes longer before you becomes noticeably better ie 1 month. But one of the most important - avoid triggers!!

Question 2

constant daily throbbing headaches . also suffer ice pick headaches . every few months get a six week flair of extreme pain with constant ice picks told chronic migraine but doesnt feel like migraine when its non stop and lasts weeks ? what else?

Accepted Answer

: There are several variants of migraine and "ice-pick" headaches fit this category.  A number of medications can break up your described pattern of chronic daily migraine, which commonly is due to chronic use of analgesic medication.  Tylenol is but one offender.  See a neurologist.

Question 3

my doctor can't get me in today and i have a migraine. i've been vomiting non stop and have blurry double vision. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: If you are feeling sufficiently ill and need to be seen immediately, go to an er. Problem is you may be waiting for lengthy time periods. Hope this clears up soon.

Question 4

after being diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine i still get yellow flashing in right eye, tv mobile fone noise can trigger this how can i stop this?

Accepted Answer

Avoid trigger!: Avoid anything that triggers the migraine, most common is caffeine, chocolate, stress.  It could be anything though, try and notice and you may be able to decrease the onset of the migraines.

Question 5

i usually get pms 1weeks before my period and it would stop the day of. my cycle has been over for 2 days now and i'm now experiencing nausea, vomiting every time i eat something, cramps here and there, as well as constant migraine?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx

Question 6

how to stop migraine pain?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Migraine pain if happens about 8-10 times a month you can ask a preventive medicine to be prescribed by your doctor.
To stop one episode medical authorities suggested to take a high dose regular pain killers such as Ibuprofen 800 mg at the first moment of pain.
There are also specific anti migraine medications such as sumatriptan that could be taken at each episode of pain.

Question 7

how do i get a migraine? because i got one?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Persistent headache warrants an immediate emergency room referral and evaluation.

Question 8

how can i stop my migraine before it happens?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Avoid great fatigue, bright lights, alcohol, smoking and try to evaluate your environment for other trigers to avoid.

Question 9

how can you stop a migraine as soon as it starts?

Accepted Answer

Medication: There are several medications that help like Imitrex (sumatriptan) which if you use it as soon as the migraine stops it can abort the attack.

Question 10

i am getting migraine almost daily, anyway to stop?

Accepted Answer

Play detective: Migraines can be caused by certain trigger foods, caffeine, chocolates, certain drugs, a change in your eye's visual acuity, stress, hormonal surges, etc.  Play detective and see if there is anything you recently changed (went from caffeine to decaff coffee, etc), and you may find your trigger.  If they persist, you need to see a dr. For an evaluation and get checked out.  Good luck.

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Is it possible to get a migraine or ha preventative otc, or what can i take in the mean time to stop my reoccurent has? alternating abortives and nsai

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Constant daily throbbing headaches . also suffer ice pick headaches . every few months get a six week flair of extreme pain with constant ice picks told chronic migraine but doesnt feel like migraine when its non stop and lasts weeks ? what else?

A member asked:

My doctor can't get me in today and i have a migraine. i've been vomiting non stop and have blurry double vision. what should i do?

A member asked:

After being diagnosed with hemiplegic migraine i still get yellow flashing in right eye, tv mobile fone noise can trigger this how can i stop this?

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I usually get pms 1weeks before my period and it would stop the day of. my cycle has been over for 2 days now and i'm now experiencing nausea, vomiting every time i eat something, cramps here and there, as well as constant migraine?

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How to stop migraine pain?

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How do i get a migraine? because i got one?

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How can i stop my migraine before it happens?

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I am getting migraine almost daily, anyway to stop?

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