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Oh Maria!! Poor dear!! I'm glad you're headache is better today.
Here are some of my own tips - I have chronic migraines - average one every few days.

Put your feet in a hot soak, or use a hot water bottle for 15 minutes. At the same time put a cold cloth on the back of your neck and your forehead. This makes the blood go from your head to your feet helping relieve pressure. Lie down after your foot soak in a dark room for another 1/2 to 1 hour.

Inhale oil of rosemary. It can be bought at many HFS. I put a little under my nose and rub it on my temples. It shrinks the blood vessel relieving pressure.

If you're experiencing auras with your headaches it is an indication of a migraine. If it happens again try and get checked out while it is happening. Auras can be signs of more serious issues with migraines.

Tylonel and Advil won't touch my pain, I'm on a prescription called Maxalt. It is a ribotriptan - reduces the blood vessels in my brain to relieve pressure. It is the only thing that works besides time.

Stay hydrated too. If you think you're getting a migraine drink 2 to 3 glasses of water in a short time. Sometimes it can ward it off. I have to drink on aveage 3 litres of liquid a day to keep mine off. And they happen as soon as I drink less than that.

Keep an eye on your blood pressure. If you are low (I'm 100 / 60 on a good day) you will be more likely to get headaches because your body is not pumping enough oxygen through your blood stream.

Any questions, please feel free to ask!! I've got tons of experience, unfortunately!!

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Cassandra

Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.

IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!

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