What can I take for a migraine?

**Anne** · 12-06-2012, 08:23pm

Neurofen and paracetamol haven't touched it, not had such a bad head for years. I'm light sensitive too do am desperate for some relief now. What can I have?

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**Sam** · 12-06-2012, 08:39pm

Nurofen do one that is specifically for migraines, have you tried that?

**Suzi.Q** · 12-06-2012, 08:40pm

Imigran is the best thing OTC, although you'll have to fill in a questionnaire before yu can buy it. Migraleve pink is pretty good too (both pharmacy only).

**Melusine** · 12-06-2012, 08:42pm

I've found co-codamol quite effective for migraines, but it often depends on how quickly I take it when I feel a migraine coming on. I don't know if it's easy to buy if you don't have a pharmacy open this late near you

Obviously you can't take it within a few hours of any other paracetamol-containing product (little disclaimer).

Nurofen Migraine Pain tablets are worth a pop if you can't get co-codamol. I've used 4head stuff that you rub on your temples, and while I don't think it made thepain/sickness go away, it did soothe a little.

Other than a lie down in a dark room with a cool, damp flannel nearby for cooling your eyes, I don't know what else to suggest I'm afraid

Hope you feel better soon

**Annie Goolahey** · 12-06-2012, 08:42pm

Imigran (I get on prescription) but to be fair you have to take it as soon as an attack comes on, otherwise it is useless.

For me, it's pink migraleve, a darkened room and as much silence as I can get.

**Anne** · 12-06-2012, 08:47pm

Thanks so much ive got cocodamol in the house, will check it out now. Off to bed then.

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**Bettie May** · 12-06-2012, 09:47pm

Nothing works for me once it's already taken hold. I know the warning sign of zig-zaggy peripheral vision now so take paracetamol quickly, lie down somewhere quiet and wait for it to pass. I do get an awful pain still but it passes much quicker that way than trying to ride it out. I might get some Migraleve in the house ready to try next time.

**E4girl** · 12-06-2012, 10:02pm

Originally Posted by Annie Goolahey

For me, it's pink migraleve, a darkened room and as much silence as I can get.

This for me too. Also some good comfort food such as chicken and mashed potato - I know eating helps me.

Hope you feel better soon

**sticky_honey87** · 12-06-2012, 10:24pm

Nothing more to add, but migraines are horrible, so I hope you get some relief x.

**bubbasweet** · 12-06-2012, 10:28pm

I take the strongest painkillers I have in the house (when not preggo obvs!) and I lie down in a dark room with earplugs in and an ice pack resting on my forehead.

**claireh** · 12-06-2012, 10:54pm

A few years back I was seeing a neurologist regarding on ongoing brain thing I have. i mentioned that I had been suffering from pretty awful migraines.

The doctor told me that the most effective treatment in his opinion was as soon as you feel an attack coming on take motilium (over the counter anti sickness medication) and then a low dose tummy friendly soluable aspirin. Incredibly it TOTALLY stops a migraine taking hold. I couldn't believe it.

I hope you feel better soon Anne.

**kelly** · 12-06-2012, 11:14pm

I have maxalt melts if I need them but usually start with ibuprofen and up to bed and totally under the covers to sleep it off.

**Anne** · 13-06-2012, 10:05pm

Well myMIL came to the rescue with Neurofen migraine and off to bed I went. Slept pretty well and took another this morning and got thru the day no trouble. Thanks for all your help ladies.

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