Hey there!

So I’ve had a migraine that has been going for a couple days now. Nothing entirely new, but it’s frustrating. Dark room, low noise, tried sleeping it off, taken multiple medications for it including my Ubrelvy which normally knocks it. It took the edge off, but now I’m going on day 3 with the migraine with no perceivable end in sight.

Anyone got any tips that normally helps them to knock their migraine that’s worth considering? Normally I don’t care too much as I’ve put up with them for years, but this one has me all nauseous which makes it that much more miserable.

Thanks in advance!

  • feral_hedgehog@pawb.social
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    1 year ago

    Might sound kinda dumb, but try dumping a bucket of (ice) cold water on your head.
    The trick is to dump all the water at once and not gradually to get your body into a “I’m being attacked by lions!” state.
    This is for instant relief. For gradual improvement try increasing your daily water intake - set reminders to drink a glass or two during the day and drink right before going to sleep and right after waking up.
    Source: inherited migraines from my grandma and started getting them regularly around my teens.
    Doing the above has made me nearly migraine-free except for when there’s drastic weather changes (when I get them with auras and everything 😵‍💫).
    Good luck!