3 Natural Migraine Headache Treatments

If you suffer from constant migraines then you must be seeking relief. Of course there is the option to use medication but some may be looking for natural ways due to the side effects of medication (vomiting, nausea and headaches (ironic eh?). In this article I will give you 3 natural migraine headache treatments that will give you the relief you are looking for.

Treatment 1 – Healthy Diet

Having a proper diet is one of the best ways to reduce your chances of having a migraine. The reason a diet is good for keeping migraines at bay is because it keeps you healthy. Be careful though, some foods will cause you migraines (food triggers). You should make a list of foods that you can and can’t have to keep yourself migraine free.

Treatment 2 – Get Plenty Of Sleep

Sleep is very important for Migraineurs.

If you have stayed up late to do some work or to watch a film you will notice that you start getting a headache. Especially if you deprive yourself over multiple nights. If you have to work then try to do it in as little light as possible.

Treatment 3 – Reduce stress

Stress is a major contributor to migraines; building up stress can lead to an overload (migraine). Of course exercise is a trigger for migraines but light exercise like yoga is great for relieving stress because it is relaxing and you learn a lot of breathing techniques which are also useful when you get a migraine.

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List of preventatives tried and failed:
Topamax
Depakote
Zanaflex
Magnesium supplements
Klonipin
Cardizem LA
Zonegran
Namenda
Keppra
oxyen therapy

Health Conditions:
Asthma
Severe indoor and outdoor allergies
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Depression
Anxiety
Sciatica

Medication allergies:
Sulfa antibiotics
tricyclic antidepressants
SNRI medications
Ergotamine medications

Current medications and doses
Trazodone 100 mg daily for sleep
Celexa 40 mg daily for depression/anxiety
Verapamil 240 mg twice daily for migraine prevention/hypertension
Advair 250/50 twice daily for asthma
Proventil inhaler-rescue medication for asthma
Singulair 10 mg daily for allergies/ asthma
Zyrtec 10 mg daily for allergies
Pravastatin 40 mg for high cholesterol
Lyrica 75 mg three times daily for sciatica
Flexeril 10 mg three times daily for muscle spasms
daily multivitamin
daily fish oil
Imitrex injection 6 mg as needed for migraine
Ultram 50 mg if needed
Nexium 20 mg daily

The problem I am having now is the return of daily headaches with severe migraines about once a week. And they are not rebound headaches. I have had experience with those before and I don’t care to repeat that. I am only taking pain medication and abortive medication about once a week so I can try to keep from experiencing rebound headaches.I also suffer from a TMJ disorder and wear an NTI device at night. I just had it refitted at the dentist so I know that teeth grinding is not causin the headaches. I keep a daily pain journal, a daily headache log, and a food log so I cazn avoid my trigger foods. Do I have any options left that I may be able to try for PREVENTATIVES that I can discuss with my doctor at my appointment at the end of next month?

Best answer:

Answer by Dolores
You’ve tried every med on earth!.
You can try natural (herbal) treatment. Read http://natural-migraine.blogspot.com/
Herbs for headaches are variously anti-inflamatory, antispasmodic, anti-nausea and pain-relieving. Those that treat migraine also help rebalance the circulation.

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Question by rebel541: What are the causes and best remedies for migraine headaches?
I have been having them my entire life, but over the past year, they have been much more frequent. What are some common triggers to avoid and your best remedies?
I have been having them my entire life, but over the past year, they have been much more frequent. What are some common triggers to avoid and your best remedies?

Thanks faerydust, but I have a large cup of coffee every morning, and rarely eat dark chocolate. I know triggers can vary, though.
I am a 32 year old male.

Best answer:

Answer by faerydust94
Avoid chocolate (rich, dark chocolate) when you feel a migraine coming on. When you get one drink regular coffee or something with caffeine because it restricts the blood cells that give you migraines.

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