As a long-time migraineur, I can say that there are certain migraine relief techniques every migrain sufferer should be aware of and rules that should be followed, even though often migrain relief seems hard or impossible to find. My migrane relief tips won’t cure migraine (there is no cure for it, unfortunately), but they will help you endure migraine attacks easier and improve the quality of your life.
First of all, remember the following, it is CRITICALLY important:
- Always have an effective pain-relieving medication at hand (at home, in your handbag). I also have to say that none of “natural proven” remedies worked for me as migrain relief remedies . Maxalt (I buy it as Rizatriptan, it is cheaper) is the only drug that actually relieves pain and removes nausea, sensitivity to light and sound.
- Always buy migraine relief medications in advance, better online. When migraine attack sets in and your head is about to explode, you won’t enjoy a walk to the drugstore and buying Rizatriptan at double price.
You don’t want to miss important events or days that could be the best part of your life because of another migraine attack!
Migraine Relief Techniques
1. Be on the alert and act immediately.
When you notice the signs of the oncoming migraine, act immediately. Immediate reaction can reduce severity and duration of a migraine attack. Don’t try to give a dare to migraine, don’t take any long trips or go to parties. You will most probably regret doing so.
2. Don’t do anything that makes you feel worse
Listen to your body, take notice of things that make you feel worse and avoid them at any cost. Compile a list if you can’t remember.
3. Stop what you are doing and rest.
You want lie down and rest. Don’t try to do you housework or anything. Any kind of activity will only make you feel worse.
4. Find a dark and quiet place.
Find a cool place without noise. Cover your eyes if it is not dark enough. Avoid smells, no perfume. Light, sound and smell irritate your senses and intensify pain.
5. Take pain relieving medication.
You can use some over-the-counter remedies if they help relieve migraine pain. None of them worked for me so I use Rizatriptan (sold under the brand name Maxalt).
6. Cool your head.
Putting ice on your head or around the eyes can relieve pain because cold helps constrict vessels which are dilated during a migraine attack (that’s the main difference between the migrain and ordinary headache when vessels are tightened).
7. Stop Thinking
All your thoughts or inside dialogues are actually a noise that can intensify the pain. Stop thinking, literally, and relax.
8. Sleep your migraine off
If I manage to fall asleep I wake up feeling much better. But falling asleep is really hard. All the steps listed above usually help me to fall asleep.
I hope now migrain relief doesn’t seem so hard to find for you!
