Migraine headaches!

I have chronic migraines as well, so the only thing that has helped is ibuprofen and it has helped better then alot of the migraine prescriptions and pain killers, both prescribe and over the counter.

I have had migraines since I was 13. Had to quit working 4 yrs ago due to chronic migraines that have left me with a poor quality of life. I have been to multiple neurologists, tried every medicine under the sun, have had botox injections, kept a diary, etc. Preventative meds work for a bit and then quit when my body gets used to them. We have delayed starting a family since I have them so much. Just went to a new neurologist and she said to go ahead and start our family when we are ready as I shouldn't let migraines stop me. I know several people that never had them after getting pregnant. I have an appointment to see a pain management specialist in a couple weeks and hoping they'll have some ideas. I've considered the occipital nerve block but it only seems to work for a small percentage of people. Our insurance is pretty crappy and we can't get an independent policy b/c of pre-existing condition so alternative options are limited. I do plan to try and find a chiropractor that can work with me on co-pays, etc. as that did help years ago when I got in a bad car accident. Wish I had some advice for you. My triggers are stress and barometric pressure change - generally the latter and not much I can do to change the weather Hope you can find some relief. I just take things one minute at a time.

That might be true. During my pregnancy (I ended up miscarrying so can't tell you if they go away after a full pregnancy) I only had one migraine, that was up to 9 weeks pregnancy when I normally get a migraine everyday to every other day. I started again to get them afterwards though. I've done the botox injections as well, it worked but I had some odd side effects that I didn't like.

Have you tried natural supplements for migraines? Anything that has magnesium and vitamin B2 should be helpful. Some people use them to wean off migraine drugs. I don't have bad migraines, just manageable but strong headaches at times. But I have done some studying on migraine disorder, and that's how I know about the alternative medicine.

I've suffered from debilitating migraines since I was 4 years old. Only recently did I ask a doctor about it- she prescribed the generic for Imitrex, which seems to help if I take it early, but it doesn't completely cure me. If I take it with 2 ibprofuens it's better. I've made it a habit to always carry it with me so I can take it as soon as I feel it coming on.

Other "silly" at home remedies that help (I agree with the others you will do WHATEVER you can to feel better)...
-take an adjustable baseball cap and adjust it so it's very tight on your head- the pressure helps
-lay in a dark room with eyes closed and wear sunglasses- I know this seems overkill, but for me, my migraines have a lot of visual triggers and even with my eyes closed, enough light still gets in to bother me.
-ice. make one of these "corn bags" and keep it in the freezer (http://www.agentlestrength.com/microwavable-heating-pad/corn-bags-heating-pads-how-to-do-it-yourself). It's much easier to deal with and also more comfortable to lay on than a regular bag filled with ice. It never gets freezing cold either, so you don't need to wrap it in a towel. Bonus- it doubles as a heat pack if you throw it in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Another things that helped me was seeing an orthodontist. I also recently found out I have TMJ after my jaw locked at work and I couldn't re-open it. I know sleep with a special splint that keeps me from clenching my jaw which helps relieve tension in my head, neck and shoulders. Definitely not a cure, but I've had a reduction in headaches overall. Point being, migraines can have many factors so it's very important to look at every aspect of your life.