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!

Edit: Sorry for not seeing the responses on this sooner. I went back to bed afterward and mostly stayed in bed and holy crap the responses blew up. I also called my neurologist and told them about it much like some of the advise that others have mentioned, and they started me on a round of prednisone to help. Fingers crossed it gets rid of it. Seems to be helping, but only time will tell. If it doesn’t, I’ll see about giving some of these a try. Thank you so much!

  • ndguardian@lemmy.studioOPEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Yeah, I hear you. Typically for me my migraines manifest as just really bad headaches and a complete inability to focus, and last for a few hours. Like what the other person said, if it is reacting to light, it’s probably a migraine.

    I’ve heard of those peppermint rollers being useful before. Do you happen to have any you recommend? I can see about looking into getting one.

    • Writerly Gal@lemm.ee
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      11 months ago

      I make them myself! I buy the best peppermint essential oil I can find and I have some aromatherapy rollers on Amazon.

      Then I add 5 to 10 drops of the oil to the bottle, top it off with almond oil or something like that and then put on the roller top. Put on the lid, and shake it and then remove the top. Roll it on your hand and check the scent, opening it up if the roller needs more and then I roll it on my forehead and temples when needed.

      And I might have migraines then because I can’t stand light when the headaches strike.

      • ndguardian@lemmy.studioOPEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Huh, interesting. Not sure why I never thought to try making my own. I might look into that. Appreciate it!

        • Writerly Gal@lemm.ee
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          11 months ago

          Most welcome! If you need any help, just ask. I make my own rollers a lot so I can help with any question.