Treatment Of Headache
Ten Tips To Relieve Migraines Instantly
Instant relief for migraines may be accomplished with
over the counter medication such as ibuprofen or migraine-strength
aspirin. But one man’s instant is another man’s intolerable wait. There
are certain steps you can take that have proven effective in instantly
relieving migraine pain in other sufferers. Most, if not all, probably
won’t work for you, but you just may get lucky enough to stumble across
one that does the trick.
1) One of the causes
of migraines is the rush of blood to the head, so constricting the blood
vessels to slow down that rush can often lead to relief. As anyone who
remembers elementary science class knows, heat expands and cold
contracts. Therefore, applying cold compresses to the forehead and/or
back of the neck is a good starting point.
2) In keeping with the
same concept as the above, try dipping your fingertips into ice cold
water and massaging your temples and neck. This method combines the
attempt to constrict blood vessels with the soothing relief of a
massage, and is much better for those people who just can’t stand to
have a wet cloth weighing down on their forehead.
3) Some
migraines are triggered by stress, in particular the building up of
anger. Believe it or not, but one method of relieving the pain very
quickly is simply to watch something funny. Don’t make the mistake of
going to a movie or a comedy club, however. The key here is relaxation.
Find a place where you can relax by yourself and cool down while
laughing.
4) Aerobic exercise is another terrific method of
instantly relieving pain. In addition to taking your mind off the pain,
the exercise gets the blood flowing throughout the body, helping to
constrict
5) Maybe the most enjoyable method of attaining relief
quickly—and if you choose this method you may not necessarily want to
think of terms of quick release—is by engaging in sexual activity. Some
research has concluded that migraines are especially difficult to get
rid of because the pain is so intense that sufferers can’t think of
anything else. Sex is a great way to get your mind off your suffering.
Indeed, instead of a headache as an excuse not to have sex, think of a
migraine as the perfect excuse to have sex.
6) Turn out the
lights, pull shades and close the curtains. Turn off and otherwise
eliminate all noise. Lay down comfortably, whether that means flat on
your back with no pillow or on your side with two pillows. Simply
relaxing in a dark, quiet room is often enough to quickly alleviate your
pain.
7) Intake caffeine. While caffeine can trigger a migraine,
it can also be used to relieve it. Generally speaking, caffeine as a
relief method works best for those whose migraines are, indeed, not
caused by caffeine. Keep a journal to determine what seems to be causing
your headaches and if you’re sure that it isn’t caffeine, then at the
first sign of a headache, try drinking coffee, tea or a soda high in
caffeine.
8) Take a course in biofeedback and engage in this
highly recommended manner of migraine management.
9) Move to a
different environment. Smells, noise and even colors may have triggered
your headache. You may actually be able to get rid of the pain simply by
moving away from the trigger.
10) This one is pretty radical and
may not even be considered by many of you, but if your head is pounding
hard enough and you reach the point where you are willing to try
anything, then this is the method for you. Often, migraines are caused a
buildup of toxicity in the digestive tract. One way to clear that out
and get rid of the headache is with a cool water enema.