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autumn star · 05-10-2007, 08:51 AM

I get terrible headaches myself and pressure in my face that I want to cry. I boil a pot of water. Put it on the table and put a towel over my head and stick my face in the steam. It helps relieve the pressure for me. Strangely enough so does yoga!

stedmansmommy · 05-10-2007, 08:59 AM

I forgot to add, another thing that really helps is putting alot of pressure and rubbing in a circular motion on the back of my neck (up high on my neck, at the very top, right below the head) with my fingertips. Kind of rub in a circular motion while "pinching" your fingers in and out applying alot of pressure (it's hard to explain without actually demonstrating it lol

) like someone would do if they were rubbing, or massaging their temples. It REALLY helps relieve alot of the tension/pain. I was even told to do this by a doctor once but I was already doing it - so obviously doctors recommend it too. Really helps!

marcerella02 · 05-10-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

Advil is name-brand ibuprophen.

Excedrin migraine is fantastic!!! Not everyone can take them, though, so take the lowest suggested dose (probably 1 tablet) at first to make sure you don't get any side effects.

I don't think you can get Lortab in Canada, but it's sooooooo good lol

I'm not sure about Maxalt - haven't heard of that one - I'll look it up in my Canadian drug books to see if we have it here.

we can't buy Excedrin in Canada

however, the rain is on its way out.. it rained hard last night and today my headache is just slightly there... so i'm hoping that tomorrow when the rain is completely gone.. so is this headache!!! i found the cold compress REALLY worked! thanks so much guys!

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

we can't buy Excedrin in Canada

however, the rain is on its way out.. it rained hard last night and today my headache is just slightly there... so i'm hoping that tomorrow when the rain is completely gone.. so is this headache!!! i found the cold compress REALLY worked! thanks so much guys!

Oh man! I didn't know we couldn't buy it here

I still have my giant Costco bottle from the states.

PS & Off-Topic...

Are you guys getting this MASSIVE storm out in London, too!?

marcerella02 · 05-10-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

Oh man! I didn't know we couldn't buy it here

I still have my giant Costco bottle from the states.

PS & Off-Topic...

Are you guys getting this MASSIVE storm out in London, too!?

well i don't think it was THAT big... it thundered and lightninged (sp?) last night but now the clouds are moving on and we have some blue sky

PuppyLovinNurse · 05-10-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

well i don't think it was THAT big... it thundered and lightninged (sp?) last night but now the clouds are moving on and we have some blue sky

Yikes! It's crazy, crazy here & just starting. My poor Golden Retriever is terrified of them & she's screaming & crying like a baby

alisonJ · 05-12-2007, 11:10 AM

I suffer from migraines too. Tried Maxalt, but imitrex works better for me.

Caffeine can help headaches sometimes--that's what Excedrine headache has in it. Go have a double espresso and see if it helps.

Exercise--sometimes it helps and sometimes it makes it much worse....if your head is just throbbing like crazy, don't try it.

Oh--if you can get it, Tylenol 3 works EVERY TIME...it just makes you goofy. Has codiene so you need a perscription, and my doctors have not liked to prescribe it.

joy and bella · 05-12-2007, 12:42 PM

Glad Your Starting To Feel Better!!

drawlins27 · 05-12-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

I suffer from migraines too. Tried Maxalt, but imitrex works better for me.

Caffeine can help headaches sometimes--that's what Excedrine headache has in it. Go have a double espresso and see if it helps.

Exercise--sometimes it helps and sometimes it makes it much worse....if your head is just throbbing like crazy, don't try it.

Oh--if you can get it, Tylenol 3 works EVERY TIME...it just makes you goofy. Has codiene so you need a perscription, and my doctors have not liked to prescribe it.

I have to stay away from Excedrine headache because of the caffeine. Caffeine triggers a migraine for me

moosie's mom · 05-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Take your index finger from your left hand and put it on top of the "web/skin" area between your right index finger and right thumb. Now put your Left thumb under the area beneath your left index finger and massage that area for 10 to 15 minutes. Works every time for me.

wemple2 · 05-12-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by drawlins27

I have to stay away from Excedrine headache because of the caffeine. Caffeine triggers a migraine for me

That's true, caffeine causes rebound headaches, that's one reason why it's so addictive.

05-10-2007, 08:59 AM	#17
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	I forgot to add, another thing that really helps is putting alot of pressure and rubbing in a circular motion on the back of my neck (up high on my neck, at the very top, right below the head) with my fingertips. Kind of rub in a circular motion while "pinching" your fingers in and out applying alot of pressure (it's hard to explain without actually demonstrating it lol ) like someone would do if they were rubbing, or massaging their temples. It REALLY helps relieve alot of the tension/pain. I was even told to do this by a doctor once but I was already doing it - so obviously doctors recommend it too. Really helps! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws! Last edited by stedmansmommy; 05-10-2007 at 09:00 AM.

05-12-2007, 11:10 AM	#22
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	I suffer from migraines too. Tried Maxalt, but imitrex works better for me. Caffeine can help headaches sometimes--that's what Excedrine headache has in it. Go have a double espresso and see if it helps. Exercise--sometimes it helps and sometimes it makes it much worse....if your head is just throbbing like crazy, don't try it. Oh--if you can get it, Tylenol 3 works EVERY TIME...it just makes you goofy. Has codiene so you need a perscription, and my doctors have not liked to prescribe it. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com Last edited by alisonJ; 05-12-2007 at 11:11 AM.

05-12-2007, 12:42 PM	#23
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	Glad Your Starting To Feel Better!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

05-10-2007, 08:51 AM	#16
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	I get terrible headaches myself and pressure in my face that I want to cry. I boil a pot of water. Put it on the table and put a towel over my head and stick my face in the steam. It helps relieve the pressure for me. Strangely enough so does yoga!

05-12-2007, 08:56 PM	#25
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 4,086	Take your index finger from your left hand and put it on top of the "web/skin" area between your right index finger and right thumb. Now put your Left thumb under the area beneath your left index finger and massage that area for 10 to 15 minutes. Works every time for me.