URGENT help with a bad migraine.

[Lovemyshoes]

A colleague has run out of beta blockers for her migraine.

I've just made an appointment with her gp for her this afternoon, she looks terrible.

I have turned the lights and made her sit away from her screen.

Is there anything more I can do to make her feel more comfortable at present. I'm giving her 20 minutes and if there is no improvement then I am sending her home.

Take her home don't let her make her own way home. I've driven before and it was rather risky!

Most migraines mean that light and sound get worse, plus smell. For example, if I have a migraine I hate my DH's aftershave that I normally love, can't stand the feel of his beard when he gives me a hug (normally love it) and can hear every breath he takes.

Just let her be alone somewhere dark, peaceful and with no smells!

Good luck-she's lucky to have someone working with her who's helping.

I agree, she needs to be driven home so she can go to bed. If she can't see the gp until this afternoon then Syndol may help. It is available from the pharmacy and contains paracetamol, codeine and a muscle relaxant.

I wish I could take her, but, unfortunately I don't drive.

call her a cab

offer her some painkillers - better than nothing. I get terrible migraines so I sympathise

agree with the others - she needs peace and darkness

let her lie with her head down on her desk for now

Thanks for your replies.

I sent her home in the end, un-surprisingly she didn't come into work today and tomorrow is doubtful