Migraine Sufferers (this certainly isn't fun and games)

VictorianJade

I know this is going to sound silly but i grew so frustrated with my migraines that i would try anything, i have many prescriptions for different migraine meds and they would not always work even if i took it at the first sign of a migraine, so when my daycare lady told me to try this Wild Yam cream to help balance my hormones i figured i would give it a try. I have now been taking it for going on 3 months and have been migraine free (had 2 the first week but that was not bad compaired to every day like it was before) I use a small amount in the morning and do the same before bed. It really has worked wonders for me. I get it at my local healthfood store and its called AT Last naturals Wild Yam cream its only $9.00 and really works . Hope this might help , i know that migraines were controlling my life before, i wouldnt want to leave the house because i would be worried i would get one and not be able to drive with my kids.

~Jessica

Also a big trigger for me was Splenda I was drinking diet dr pepper and didnt realize that it was in it, but it got me every time

I wonder if the wild yam cream would be a good idea since it mimics progesterone and the OP has medical issues regarding hormones. Probably a good idea for many, but in her case it might be a good idea to clear with a doc first.

Thanks, themethod, yes... I can't have grapefruits, or soy, or other natural products that have chemicals similar to hormones...

katiejarr

I have suffered with migraines for 5 years, brought on by my hormones going down from peri menepause, Ive tried everyithing, even bio identical hormone replacement, finally went to the dr and was prescribed Imitrex...when I feel it coming on I take the pill and in aout 1 hour the migraine is gone...I always keep them by my bed...its the only thing that works for me

allroundthesun

I hate to say this, but sadly, nothing. None of the Triptans do a thing for me (I think I've tried six of them), Topamax turned me into a zombie, I can't take Amitriptyline or anything similar for other health reasons and ibuprofen, aceteminophen and Toradol don't even touch them. So Codeine for most of them, Percocet for the particularly miserable ones, which I hate, but it's all that works.

ybba12490

Try acupuncture. My mother decided to go try it (the doctor said it would never work) and she was rid of her migraine for the day and it stayed away for weeks she still gets them occasionally but not like she used to. She said when they stuck her at certain points it felt like a huge weight was lifted off her head. I can definitely tell it helped her... worth a try!

82song

Hi there, I'm new on here

I'm sorry that you guys are having such a hard time. I can completely sympathise with you- I've also been suffering from cluster chronic migraines since I was 8 years old, I am now 29, and the pain is atrocious. I have been under a neurologist who has tried everything amytryptine, injections to the back of the head...allsorts. He actually is one of the few specialists (apparently) in the country that specialises in migraines (Dr Mark Weatherall, Charing Cross Hospital- if you could get referred to him).

However, you will probably be suprised at my suggestion- 2 soluble aspirins coupled with an anti-sickness tablet (I will get the dosages if anyones interested). I use domperidone. The trick is that the soluble aspirin goes straight to the blood stream, so the effect is much better than tablets. The anti-sickness actually is brilliant-apart from the obvious, it also somehow manages to get rid of the pain in my eye, the dizzeness, all the associated migraine pain. In my experience you have to take the tablets as soon as you feel it coming on.

I still suffer from the migraines, but it is by far the best thing Ive tried, and its significantly improved my life, and helps me keep them in control. I've also suggested this to two other migraine sufferers and it has also helped them. So its worth a try, as basic as it sounds. I hope that this may help for someone!

If anyone has blood thinning disorders then its best to consult your GP before using the aspirin.