I've heard of willowbark and feverfew, but I've never tried them. Dr. Oz just mentioned feverfew on his program, and said it works for migraines...maybe it's an option? I know willowbark is actually natural aspirin in its "tree" form.
I'm reviving this thread!
I never got migraines until about 6 years ago, and even then I would get them maybe 2-3 times a year. The last two summers I have been plagued with them- 3 or 4 a week. I believe they're related to changes in barometric pressure, because in the summer the humidity changes always put me out. I'm noticing that I'm even getting them during the winter months, when the weather changes for warm to cold or if there's a high pressured storm in the area.
Sometimes I can beat it by having a can of cola with 2 advil...but other times I have to rely on prescription medication that knocks me out- we're talking sleeping 15+ hours at a time.
I've heard that putting an ice pack on your neck helps with the constriction of the blood vessels...but to be honest, it hasn't really worked for me.
I'm curious to know if anyone has any suggestions that don't leave them knocked out for hours on end- I'm finding it difficult to manage work!
Have you tried taking lighter doses of your medication before?
i used to get migraines two or three times a week. it was usually triggered by either a perfume or odor or something i ate, but it could also just happen without an apparent reason. mymigraines started when i was 20 - i'm 53 now
since i had my heart surgery i've only had two migraines. this is incredible because it's been over two months! i think one of the heart drugs i take is preventing them. not sure which one but hey i don't mind at all!