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.
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.
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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