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by nay-nay on January 30th, 2005

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I get really painful migraine and sinus headaches, what home remedies will alleviate the pain?

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  • by Scrappy on December 14th, 2008

    Scrappy

    dark quiet room, cover eyes with wet rag and don't move. Fall asleep. Usually helps. Really hot shower with water on the back on your neck helps some but with a true migraine you will be nauseous and really sick so u will have to lie down and be quiet and still with dark room

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  • by ...... on March 27th, 2008

    ......

    as crazy as it may sound try opening up your freezer door and breath in through your nose and out through your mouth the cool air. this will allow the blood that is causing the throbbing to stop.

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  • by Anonymous on February 19th, 2007

    Anonymous

    This is from the NewScientist magazine, it says that sex may ease your migraine.

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on February 19th, 2007

    Little Miss Dangerous

    Different things work for different kinds of headaches:

    Sinus - steam (and if you're not opposed to non-medicinal remedies: saline nose drops and vapor rub on your chest). Run a vaporizer.

    Tension - Quiet, dark room with fresh air.
    Caffeine withdrawal - small quantity of caffeine.
    Dehydration - water and water only.
    Migraine - Quiet, dark, sleep. Throw up if you feel like it as it actually helps.
    Spinal - chiropractic adjustments can actually relieve pinched nerves and alleviate headaches.

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  • by Valparaiso on February 19th, 2007

    Valparaiso

    A lot of times it helps to just go to a quiet and dark room and relax and meditate for about a half hour to an hour.

    If that doesn't work I recommend laying down for a while or a nap.

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  • by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on December 14th, 2008

    Kewl Guy - has gone 360

    Just whatever you do - DON'T LISTEN TO THE VOICES!!!

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  • by nannny on December 14th, 2008

    nannny

    try listening to nature sounds on a cd.. like with rain storms and such.. also a hot bath? you can try a soda with caffeine.. that really helps me with my headaches and migraines.. try stretching also.. i hope this helps :]

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  • by Mushen on April 29th, 2008

    Mushen

    Go to sleep.

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  • by oLd SkooL FooL is Smoking A Fat Joint on January 23rd, 2008

    oLd SkooL FooL is Smoking A Fat Joint

    Smoke two Tasty Joints, get some ZZZs, and call me in the morning.

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  • by zee-ster on June 12th, 2007

    zee-ster

    try hydrating and having an orgasm.

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  • by vinc3nt on February 19th, 2007

    vinc3nt

    I find relief from an early headache by squeezing my earlobes. It is an acupressure point I'm told. It feels good to shift my fingers against the earlobe at various points. There is one point which has a higher density which seems to be most responsive when squeezed.

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  • by Subject Matter Expert on February 19th, 2007

    Subject Matter Expert

    sleep

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  • by Anonymous on February 19th, 2007

    Anonymous

    Have you tried gently rubbing your temples, sometimes that helps to reduce a headache for me (of course if you have a terrible headache this may not work).
    Also, hop off the computer and sit in a darkened room so you are not getting as much stimulus.

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  • by   on January 19th, 2007

     

    The simplest answer I can give you is don't think about it. Honestly, it works.

    I know it's hard to do, but find something that will distract you from the headache, and it will go away in no time.

    It's worked for me before, and it may just work for you.

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  • by Account Closed on November 8th, 2008

    Account Closed

    I have them very often The only thing that I found that will ease the swelling and pain is Ibuprofen and Advil cold and sinus tablets.

    Never lay down when your swelling with sinus pressure even if you are medicated it never seems to work.

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  • by WaterMaster on June 24th, 2008

    WaterMaster

    My wife covers herself in Vicks and hot towels. Wait.. what were we talking about here???

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  • by vicki on May 24th, 2008

    vicki

    ACUPRESSURE. READ THE BOOK "QUICK HEADACHE RELIEF WITHOUT DRUGS" SAVED ME A LOT OF PAIN. GOOD LUCK.

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  • by r i p facebook on April 29th, 2008

    r i p facebook

    Often headaches are caused from dehydration. If that's the case, several glasses of water should alleviate it.

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  • by liveyourlife on April 29th, 2008

    liveyourlife

    phosphorus helps... so does lavender and peppermint oil rubbed on the forehead

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  • by King Tom on April 29th, 2008

    King Tom

    Slow down and relax, perhaps tea or coffee. Get away from electronics, noises and distractions.

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  • by manandthebeach on April 29th, 2008

    manandthebeach

    Coffee and sometimes Sleep can help get rid of headache

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  • by Galeanda on April 2nd, 2008

    Galeanda

    Try EFT, this kind of tapping. It can relieve migraines easily andn it's free to learn. YOu can get the info at the main website here:http://www.emofree.com/

    And here's a video of a lady doing EFT, to show you how to do it. But download the FREE manual at the website to really find out what you are doing.

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  • by Galeanda on January 28th, 2008

    Galeanda

    Try EFT. THere is a free manual explaining how to do it below:
    http://www.emofree.com/


    I know it sounds and LOOKS weird to tap yourself but it really works. Here's a good video that demonstrates it.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv8Ki9_Jk-w

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  • by bright spark. on January 23rd, 2008

    bright spark.

    i suffer migranes too, i find if i lay in a dark room with a cold flannel on my forehead and eyes that helps sooth the pain, you poor thing i really know what migrane feels like NOT NICE hope it will clear soon for you.

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  • by Mushen on January 23rd, 2008

    Mushen

    Go ro sleep.

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  • by Sketchy Mess Jeoffory on February 19th, 2007

    Sketchy Mess Jeoffory

    Relaxation can help. Laying down in a quite place might relieve a stress headache.

    Caffeine can sometimes relieve headaches, but don't overdo it because you will suffer from a rebound headache. This doesn't qualify as not "taking anything" unless you don't consider coffee a thing.

    Try simple accupressure. Breath deeply and evenly and slowly, lightly rub your temples in circles with your forefingers. Press and hold the inside of your wrists with your thumb and forefinger. The earlobe pressure point might work as well.

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  • by Ausbabe on February 19th, 2007

    Ausbabe

    Lots of water, avoid direct sunlight or flickering light (also try not to focus your eyes on things that require visual concentration such as reading a computer screen) and also deep breathing.

    Some headaches can be brought on by a lack of oxygen. So some calm deep breaths.

    Also, try doing something else - diversion can help reduce a headache or even cause it to disappear.

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  • by Lazlow on February 19th, 2007

    Lazlow

    I get head aches sometimes if I'm on the computer to long. Sometimes just laying there with my eyes closed or sleeping helps me feel better.

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  • by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on February 19th, 2007

    This Daley has a new bundle of joy

    Hydrate
    Sit still or lie down (to slow heart rate and lower blood pressure)
    Take a hot shower (the steam will help if it is a sinus headache)
    Lower or dim the lights, turn down the sound on TV or stereo.
    Take long, slow deep breathes.

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  • by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on February 19th, 2007

    Mirage V2.0 AWOL

    Ice packs help.

    Pinching/massage. the bundle of nerves between you thumb and index finger can help.

    A nap helps.

    Mush depends upon the cause.

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  • by cryptonium on January 19th, 2007

    cryptonium

    It's hard to describe a remedy for all headaches. I get a headache when there's some kind of pressure on my neck or when I turn my head suddenly. I find that a hot shower helps in this case. Maybe because a muscle is involved and a hot shower helps relax it.

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  • by Daisy85 on January 19th, 2007

    Daisy85

    I normally use some kind a pain killer, but if i don't have access or during the wait for it to kick in I will get a VERY COLD rag and lay in bed in the dark with it over my forehead.

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  • by littl_foggy on January 19th, 2007

    littl_foggy

    dark(realy dark), cold, and noiseless room.

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  • by Forsaken on December 14th, 2008

    Forsaken

    pray!

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  • by juleeus on December 14th, 2008

    juleeus

    pull ur brain off and put it into ur wardrobe, before u leave, honestly

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  • by Anonymous on June 25th, 2008

    Anonymous

    A drop of Lavender oil on both temples and base of neck, helps some people.

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  • by G_tech on June 24th, 2008

    G_tech

    one thing you need to do is keep a journal to first find what your trigger is for your migraine, as many people have different ones
    could be a type of food you eat
    could be something you are using to wash with as in soap, body or cloths
    could be stress
    I think you get the picture, if you keep a journal for at least 30 days that is if you get them on a regular basis say every day or every few days, you should be able to pin point something or things that are triggering or making them worse.
    Then along with some remedies and working around the items that you found that trigger you can reduce the migraines.
    I will not say make go away because I don't feel that is always possible, as I have been down that road for almost 6 yrs with extreme migraines only my trigger is stress not much I can do but keep my life simple as possible and found a hobby.
    Feverfew is one of the few herbs that I know of for them, my chiroprator told me about it, and Melatonin for sleep

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  • by Turkeygirl on June 24th, 2008

    Turkeygirl

    I use ice packs on my forehead while I lay in a dark room. Any pills tend to make me sick to my stomach.

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  • by Little Miss Dangerous on June 24th, 2008

    Little Miss Dangerous

    Aside from quiet, dark and sleep, what works best for me:

    Periodic chiropractor visits
    A HoMedics Neck massager
    Soothanol X2

    My Dad gave me this holistic oil called "Soothanol X2" from Northstar Nutritionals. It is sold as a muscle and joint pain reliever. I've used it on migraine pain in my neck and temples, as well as musclejoint pain in my knee. Hubby's also used it on his back. It is really expensive (about $50 for a 1 ounce bottle or there are discounts for ordering in multiple) but it lasts forever. I've barely put a dent in my bottle over this past year and my husband uses it too. Well worth checking out. Works better than pills and sure beats barfing! http://www.northstarnutritionals.com/p/Soothanol_X2.htm

    Does this mean it was migraines and not Postural Hypotension?

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  • by PokkiTokki on May 4th, 2008

    PokkiTokki

    Decapitation by a force of nature.

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  • by Britabroad on May 4th, 2008

    Britabroad

    On your hand in the V at the base of your thumb and forefinger, pinch on the muscle using your thumb and forefinger of the other hand and rub in circular motion, not too hard but a reasonable amount of pressure. It works for me but I have no idea why.

    As for migraines, keep a log of your diet and see if there is any correlation between what you eat and when you get the migraine. The most common causes are , cheese, chocolate and coffee.

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  • by Gold_Autumn on May 4th, 2008

    Gold_Autumn

    Rest and Water

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  • by Axel Oryp on April 29th, 2008

    Axel Oryp

    There are plenty of ways. Make sure that their is no tv or video games or anything like that around. Taking a nap usually helps. but not to long or you wont be sleepy at night and if you watch tv your sight part of your brain(in the very front) will squees together and produce hedachs. You need something that will relax you go lay outside in the grass. If you pop your neck it can squees a nerve and send little shocks to your brain to tell you that your neck hurt when it feels like you have a headache. So just relax. See ya

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  • by Route 66Truckerman on April 29th, 2008

    Route 66Truckerman

    Yeah! Do you remember how uncle Fester would get rid of his!

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  • by haggis on April 2nd, 2008

    haggis

    water, lots of water

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  • by Toastermage on April 2nd, 2008

    Toastermage

    I don't know of any natural medication but I'd take a nap.

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  • by tater tot on April 2nd, 2008

    tater tot

    one way that could help a lot is to just reduce the amount of stimulation you have going on, go to a dark room, avoid noise, light, your computer, etc.
    another thing is aroma therapy, i know there are some scents that help calm and sooth you
    or just make sure you take less medication... i suffer from severe headaches but i have taught myself to react to one pill just as well as most people react to two or more pills.

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  • by dr james on March 27th, 2008

    dr james

    take a 5 or 10 lb brick...drop on foot.

    no headache, ha.

    sorry cant think of anything better than the other answers

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  • by dansergrrl on January 28th, 2008

    dansergrrl

    i get migraines a LOT so i've tried everythign under the sun.
    HEre are a few that work

    1) on you hand in the area between your thumb and index finger - squeez with a fair amt of pressure. It's apressure point and can eliviate some pain withing 20 min or so

    2) take a towel, fold it length wise and roll it up so you get a good sized tube roll. Get a bag of frozen veggies (corn or peas work best) or if you have one of those jelly ice packs put it on top of the towel role and cover it with a hand towel. lay down on it (on the ground not bed)with your neck on it.. but tilt your neck back (so the top of your head is touching the ground almost and you can see the wall behind you). Lay there for like 20 min and relax. This one REALLY works well.

    3) coffee.. really strong.

    4) big glass of very cold water (most headaches are due to dehydration)

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  • by the_soul_observer on January 28th, 2008

    the_soul_observer

    Cinnamon is a great natural anti-inflammatory. Sprinkle it on some toast, use a table spoon of it in some tea, etc.

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