Migraine Headaches - Other Treatment
Some people find that complementary treatments reduce how many migraines they have or how bad the migraines are.
Talk to your doctor about whether you should try:
Understanding Migraine -- Symptoms
The symptoms of migraines include: A brief period of depression, irritability, anxiety, moodiness, and decreased appetite as much as 24 hours before the onset of a headache Symptoms of an aura an hour or less before head pain starts A severe, throbbing headache, sometimes concentrated on only one side of the head or around one eye lasting between four and 72 hours A headache that worsens with exertion Nausea and vomiting Extreme sensitivity to light, so painful to the eyes an...
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- Acupuncture. This involves putting very thin needles into the skin at certain points on the body. Research shows that acupuncture can help prevent some headaches.1
- Biofeedback. This is a way to control a body function-such as muscle tension-that you don't normally control.
- Butterbur. This herb has been shown to help prevent migraines in some people.2
- Feverfew. This is an herb that-some small studies show-may help prevent migraines in some people. But most experts aren't sure how well it works for migraines.3
- Magnesium, which some doctors recommend. Studies have found that some people with migraines have low levels of magnesium in the brain.4
- Menthol. There is some evidence that a menthol solution rubbed on the forehead can stop or reduce migraine headache pain.5
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) and coenzyme Q10. In small studies, both of these have been shown to help prevent migraines.6
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