Migraine Fast Relief
When you are battling migraine pain the one thing you really need is fast relief, often easier said than done but finding fast relief is surely about taking fast action.
I suffered with migraines for many, many years and fully understand the excruciating pain, the pain unlike any other. Migraine pain as you know is difficult for non-migraineurs to understand. If they have not experienced the pain first hand or at least lived with someone who has they really can't know the extent of Migraine pain. I was fortunate that my husband seemed to be able to understand what I was going through and was great support.
Listed below are 5 action steps to take as soon as you know a Migraine is looming. They most likely will not stop the Migraine completely but they may lessen the severity of pain or the duration of the Migraine.
1. Recognize the Signs
Do you see flashes of light, little sparkly images, or haloes around objects?
Do you experience mood swings? Some people become uncharacteristically productive exhibiting abnormal energy levels while others seem to become lethargic and begin to yawn frequently just before an attack.
2. Take your Medication
I always kept some of my prescription medication with me so that I could take a dose as soon as I felt the Migraine symptoms and occasionally it helped. As mentioned before, it would not stop the Migraine but it often helped make it bearable.
I am not a big fan of over-the-counter medicines as they never worked well for me and there is too great a risk of Migraine bounce-back. But if you don't have prescription medication Motrin and Excedrin Migraine Relief have proven effective to help lessen Migraine pain. Check with your doctor to be sure you can take these medications especially if you take other prescription medication or have additional health conditions.
3. Find a Cool, Dark, and Quiet Place
As soon as possible find a quiet place to lie down and relax. You want to isolate yourself away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as much as you can. My favorite place was my own bed I'd turn out the lights, close the curtains, and crawl in.
If you're away from home surrender to your hotel room or the room of a friend or relative. Turn off all noise makers, chiming clocks, air conditioners, anything that makes a noise that may disturb you.
4. Pass on the Smells and Comfort your Head
When experiencing a Migraine you may witness an increased sensitivity to aromas and smells, if so remove them from your quiet zone. Not all migraineurs experience this as some find aromatherapy quite therapeutic.
Comfort your head by wearing an eye mask. Experiment with what works best for you a mask filled with lavender may be calming and refreshing. Others like to use chilled eye masks or place an ice pack on the back of their neck at the base of their skull. If this is your preference invest in refrigerated eye masks or head wraps.
If you can keep one at the office for fast relieve before you head home. Even a cool, damp cloth over your eyes to block the light or resting on your forehead or applied to the back of you skull will help in a pinch.
5. Fall Asleep
I know this sounds crazy when your head is hurting so badly but try it. You really need to relax, unwind, and release all tenseness; your head is creating enough. Try to shut out all sounds and noise in your head. Some find soft, calming music helpful, while others take up meditation.
Chances are good you will feel better after a nap. My husband would go work in his shop or leave the house for a spell when possible so as not to interrupt my sleep. Do whatever you can to be sure that someone else is taking care of the kids or pets in your home so you can rest without concern.
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