Migraine...what will help any ideas?

[meandmycoffeecup]

I have been suffering with migraines for almost 2 decades now. It feels like it’s not getting better and everyday is a struggle.

Eating healthy helps a bit but i still get severe attacks on a regular basis and it’s really affecting the quality of my life. Plus i have this constant fear of nausea, visual disturbances and passing out in public.

I have been to the doctors and they all tell the same thing ... sounds like it’s migraine and there is no cure, just take pain reliever and learn to manage it. Been prescribed various medication including prophylactic medicine but everything is short term.

I have made lifestyle changes but does not seem to help a lot.

Will appreciate hearing any ideas of what worked for other people!

[meandmycoffeecup]

@Hollywhiskey i have tried various medications from regular pain relievers to triptans and beta blockers (can’t remember the name). They will work for a time then stop working. I have been also on continuous medication but once i try to stop the headache comes back

@Girlinglasses I haven’t tried vit B2, i will try it hopefully will give me relief

[meandmycoffeecup]

@triballeader i will look at the headache hospital and speak to my gp. I get about 2 a week that lasts 2 to 3 days! I don’t get a break from migraine!

[Girlinglasses]

@meandmycoffeecup 400mg per day and it can take a couple of months before you feel the effects, just FYI! Good luck

[OvalCanvas]

I've been prescribed many options to deal with my migraines but they all just had unpleasant side effects. Didn't stop the migraine either. I've stopped asking the gp for help now.

I had a bit of luck recently as I tried boots ibuprofen lysene tablets , they only bloody worked! They're like £3 for 16 tabs. Absolute bargain. I take those tablets and use those gel cooling strips over my right eye.

[faelavie]

I haven't read the whole thread. But amitriptyline has changed my life. I've been on it for around 3 years or so and I don't ever plan on coming off it.