I take two extra-strength Excedrins at the onset of a headache/migraine. If that doesn't work, within 15 to 20 minutes I take Axert. If I have no relief after two hours, I take another Axert and then more Excederin. Four hours later, I can usually function again until the next time the weather changes. I find that if I take a really deep breath and hold it, the sharp pain will go away and I'll get relief until I exhale. I'll also pinch the pressure point between the thumb and index finger, this will take the pain go away for a few minutes at a time. Hot/Cold rags on the head help a little bit too.

I've had migraines since early childhood. I take Topamax, but it really doesn't seem to help. If the weather changes, I am in bed for two or three days. Light and sound bother me. I get sick to my stomach and dizzy, and my hands start tingling. I have had an MRI and CT scan, which don't reveal anything.

I've been experiencing migraine headaches for five years. I tried almost every kind of medication. I also underwent bio feedback and used homeopathic medicines. Miraculously, the only thing that worked for me after years of pain and constant suffering was acupuncture. I recommended it to a friend of mine who also suffers from chronic migraines. It also worked with her, although not as much as it did for me. I go for acupuncture at least once a year, and whenever I get an attack now, it is controlled. I only take over-the-counter Motrin now, and I don't have to rely on the drugs that made me drowsy, moody, and more miserable.

I am a woman from Sweden. I suffer from migraines in relation with my menstruation, normally one day before. Lately, every slight headache turns into a migraine. I buy my best and most economic medicines in Spain: Tonopán and Hemicraneal. The ones I have been given with prescription here in Sweden (Maxalt, Zomig, Imigran) have not been very effective and are extremely expensive. Anyhow, I think I will try acupuncture again. I got the impression that I got migraines less often during one year after a couple of sessions.

Midrin had been the only medication that worked for migraine relief for many years for me. I now see that it seems to have stopped working, which I don't understand. I absolutely dread the thought of another migraine.

I started getting migraines after a head injury with a history of seizures. I had IV drug therapy last week which lasted a couple days. I have Fiorinal which works when throwing up does not occur. I also take a 600mg ibuprofen with the Fiorinal, since ibuprofen will not work on it's own. I also have eye glasses now which do not help the migraine at all, and take them off. I quit eating many foods, drink a lot of water and try and stay clear of processed foods. I exercise when I am not numb. Try and stay clear of stress and I stopped driving for everyone's safety.

Magnesium is well supported in the scientific literature for prevention and treatment of migraine headaches. It is nature's calcium channel blocker. It works well for me.