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Treating
Migraines -- Traditional and Alternative Options
The most common
over the counter and prescription drugs used to treat both
tension headaches as well as migraine headaches are aspirin,
acetaminophen (Tylenol is the best example), ibuprofen
(Motrin or Advil are commonly known ibuprofen brands,) or
naproxen.
Three other
pharmaceutical products that have had limited success in
the treatment of migraines are primarily prescription
medications. These migraine treatments include
ergotamine tartrate, and sumatriptan. The third,
extra-strength Excedrin is, of course, available over
the counter. Excedrin includes caffeine. Caffeine has
shown to be of considerable help with both tension
headaches as well as migraines.
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There are a
number of alternative and homeopathic treatments
recommended for either warding off or getting rid of
migraines, although no one can say for any degree of
certainty that they work a high percentage of the time
or even for a large number of migraine sufferers.
These
alternatives include the use of acupuncture or
acupressure therapy, biofeedback therapy, chiropractic
treatments, and the water-based hydrotherapy treatment.
Many herbs have been tried for migraine help as well.
These herbs include chamomile, feverfew, valerian (which
is also a great help for insomnia), white willow, and
skullcap.
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Massage can
help treat migraines, as can the supplement of extra
magnesium into your diet. Something as simple as regular
physical exercise may help prevent migraines. To rid
yourself of a migraine you might try relaxation
procedures such as yoga or meditation. One of the newer
forms of migraine treatment is Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulation (TENS). What this last treatment for
migraines does is send a very mild shock of electricity
that is supposed to prevent your body from receiving
signals of migraine pain.
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