Did you know June is National Migraine Awareness month? It's time to make migraines visible! Two of the most significant reasons are: ridding ourselves of the myths and misconceptions about migraines and the resulting stigmas. Making migraines more visible could result in more research funding which could result in better migraine treatments. Whatever you do, please band together to make migraines known and help people gain relief.
Since summer is now in full swing, this is a crucial time for migraines for me. I know that if I stay in the sun for too long without tons of water, it's a recipe for disaster. Too much sun in general isn't great for you, but pairing a migraine with the hot sun beating down on you is a horrific feeling. I know my body and I know that it needs to be in the shade in hot times. I've been using the My Migraines Tracker for the past six months and it's been such a fantastic experience. I've learned what my triggers are, how certain moods are apt to bring on migraines, and what foods I should avoid. I'm happy to say my migraines are in much better control now than ever. I am eternally thankful to Excedrin and the tracker. Research shows that the best thing you can do for controlling migraines is to identify your triggers. I still use the tracker every single day. I like looking back and seeing past weeks and days of data.
The best thing I can say for those who suffer from migraines is to learn your triggers, like I mentioned before. Migraines are insufferable and they prevent life from happening while you are having one. Listen to your body and find out what works and doesn't work. You'll be much happier that way.
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I always use Excedrine Migraine. This stuff is the best. Starts to work me in about 15 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI lay down in a dark room after taking exedrin migraine
ReplyDeleteI try not to eat certain foods that trigger them when I get them I have to put a pillow over my head and go to sleep
ReplyDeleteI manage my migraines with medication, water, sunglasses, and sleep.
ReplyDeletethe only medication that works for me on migraines is vicodin
ReplyDeleteIbuprofen and magnesium
ReplyDeleteI try not to get overtired because that triggers mine. I take a mix of pain meds to control mine.
ReplyDeleteNothing really works...when it's bad, it's horrible & after a few days I end up in the ER.
ReplyDeleteI usually take a long nap and drink lots of water when one strikes.
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At the first sign of a headache I take Excedrine to ward off a Migraine.
ReplyDeleteI manage my migraines by avoiding milk and most dairy products. They are my triggers. A good sinus pillow also helps.
ReplyDeleteI use Excedrin Migraine along with a hot hot shower and a dark room.
ReplyDeletethere are sinus headaches which are much easier but migraines are so different. After meds I have to lay down in darkened bedroom and just wait it out.
ReplyDeleteI take Excedrin migraine and take a warm bath and then lay down.
ReplyDeletewell i just had one for two days now and i bought my 7 yr old a present some kind of calvin kline spray cologne dealy and hes sprayed it before but he sprayed it and it triggered a headache like no other noises where like so loud and painfull to even raise my head up to answer anything so i managed to take some cool clothes and be drencehd in water basiclly with the fan blowing on the foot of the bed so my hair wouldnt bother me there is not much u can do just grin and whish to god it would be over soon but all is getting well now just take some excedrin and it helps take the jumpyness off that is like a drill going through concrete like o my gosh but ya that helped me
ReplyDeleteA shower then a dark, quiet room.
ReplyDeleteI take Excedrine Migraine, make sure I eat something, drink lots of water, lie down in a dark room and close my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI try not to stress out to much
ReplyDeleteI try not to stess out to much
ReplyDeleteRight now, I use Anacin. I wouldn't mind trying other things, though.
ReplyDeleteI go lay down in a dark room
ReplyDeleteI lay down in a quite dark room.
ReplyDeleteI usually have to take an aspirin and drink lots of water.
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I get migraines only every few years. I try to nap before it gets too bad so I sleep through it.
ReplyDeleteSleep, ice packs, and medication
ReplyDeleteI take Excedrin and try to sleep.
ReplyDeleteLay down, turn off all the lights and any noise and try and relax.
ReplyDeleteDark room, lay down, no noise and try to relax. I also take Excedrin.
ReplyDeletei usually use the tension migraine pills
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Luckily, I don't really get migraines -- but if I get a headache -- I drink lots of water and sometimes take an Aleve.
ReplyDeleteI usually lay down.
ReplyDeleteI take Migraine Excederine, lay down in a dark, quite, draft free room, turn the air down so it is cold. If it is too bad I take Imitrex.
ReplyDeletepain pill and sleeep
ReplyDeleteSleeping and meds
ReplyDeleteAll I can do is sleep until I feel better !
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I stay out of the sunlight as much as I can & wear sunglasses.
ReplyDeletehead on a cold pillow.
ReplyDeletePop 2 excedrine migraine pills and wait about 15 min it's gone. Even the worse migraines ever.
ReplyDeletetake some pain pills and lay down
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I try to nap it off. And sometimes I use migraine medication.
ReplyDeleteLay down in a cool dark room.
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I lay down in my room alone. My mom even bought me window darkening curtains to help.
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I use Excedrine Migraine, eat well and drink lots of water, and lie down in the dark for a while.
ReplyDeleteI take Extra Strength Excedrin or my husband's prescription migraine medicine.
ReplyDeleteTime is my only friend.
ReplyDeleteI like to be left alone in a quiet, dark room.
ReplyDeleteI put a heat pad with lavender on my heat & lay in a dark, quiet room.
ReplyDeleteI avoid foods with msg and stay away from any form of hormones!
ReplyDeleteDrink alot of water and lay down in a dark quiet room.
ReplyDeleteShowers and dark quiet rooms help me.
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ReplyDeleteI drink something with caffeine and take aceteminophen
ReplyDeleteI have to lay down in a quiet room and very dark (most of the time I cover my head with cover) and take Excedrin
ReplyDeleteI have to be in a dark room while no sound at all.
ReplyDeleteDesiree Dunbar
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I lay down for a bit and close my eyes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI lay down for a bit and close my eyes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletemy son gets them we are trying to find out what the triggers are
ReplyDeleteI take Excedrin Migraine and go to bed in a dark room.
ReplyDeleteI take Excedrin, lay down in a quiet, dark room, and take a nap.
ReplyDeletemigraine medication & try to control my breathing as if going into meditation
ReplyDeleteI pretty much am not functioning during a migraine. I will go into my room.close the blinds and try to sleep.
ReplyDeleteI manage my migraines with medication
ReplyDeleteFunkyColdMadena@hotmail.com
Lay down in a dark, quiet room.
ReplyDeleteExcedrin migraine and a cool dark place to lay down.
ReplyDeleteMy son has them and I put him in a cold dark room with no sound.
ReplyDeletea hot shower
ReplyDeleteI need to sleep them off.
ReplyDeleteDrink lots of water and get my neck massaged.
ReplyDeleteI take a nap and pop an exedrim migrane. and then drink coffee.
ReplyDeletei take aleve
ReplyDeleteTake Excedrin and when it's really bad I just have to go to bed and either use a heating pad or ice pack on my head
ReplyDeleteI lay down and put a pillow over my head and don't move.
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ReplyDeleteannabella @ centurytel dot net
I manage my migraines by drinking lots of water. If that doesn't work, I take 4 motrins with a Suedafed, lay down in a cold dark room.
ReplyDeleteI first take excedrin and drink a lot of water and sit and close my eyes for a while. Then, later I will make sure I take my vitamins.
ReplyDeleteI take my medication, lots of water and then am quiet for a while. Then I take my vitamins and more water.
ReplyDeleteI try and stay away from caffeine and bright lights which can trigger the headache.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
I try to sleep if I can. If not, hot compresses sometimes work.
ReplyDeleteI take some meda and take a nap.
ReplyDeleteBrittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com
I try to take a nap in a dark room
ReplyDeleteLots of caffeine.
ReplyDeleteLots of caffeine.
ReplyDeleteI take excedrin, put a wet washcloth over my forehead, and shut off all the lights
ReplyDeletepiggymel85 at yahoo dot com
avoid stress & certain smells!
ReplyDeleteMostly try to get into a dark room and keep cool.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Tucker
I use Excedrin Migraine
ReplyDeleteI use a prescription medicine, I have never tried exedrin migraine but I would like to give it a try
ReplyDeleteI manage migraines with Excedrin Migraine and rest.
ReplyDeleteright amount of water and rest
ReplyDeletea cold cloth, med. and a dark room wilcarvic
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When I get a migraine I lay down in a dark room with a cold cloth on my head. If I'm lucky I can fall asleep and when I wake up I'm okay.
ReplyDeleteI use a Warm cloth and any headache medicine and can get! Low light helps too. Aritenour1979@aol.com
ReplyDeleteExcedrin Migraine and some water!
ReplyDeleteheating pad and hydrocodione
ReplyDeletei just lay down and go to sleep to try to make them go away
ReplyDeleteI do my best to take a nap and stay away from loud noise and light. lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteI usually put a cool cloth on my head and take ibuprofen
ReplyDeletei always keep a bottle of advil migraine with me :)
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I use Ibuprofen and lay down for a little.
ReplyDeleteDark and sleep.
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