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Where To Look For Migraine Remedies That Work!

Are you a migraine sufferer like me. If you have any experience with migraines then you’re familiar with this devastating condition. You know that it’s not just another headache as some people think, and when a migraine strikes, everything comes to a halt, as you deal with the throbbing pain, sensitivity to light, smell, sound and debilitating nausea. But the thing that makes things worse is that many of the recommended prescription remedies for migraine headaches, either just don’t work or they come with a catch. So let’s take a look at some of the available migraine treatments and separate what works from what doesn’t.

Drugs that are often recommended to treat migraines range from prescriptions like Imitrex to over the counter drugs like Advil but as I mentioned before these don’t work for everyone, many of them have side effects and can interact with other medications. For this reason many people, myself included, search for a natural remedy to prevent our migraines.

Now before I get started on natural remedies that are out there I have an area of concern that I would like to mention first. There are many fellow sufferers who have been recommended the drug Topamax as a preventative treatment for migraine, but the reason I personally have chosen not to use it. Now to be fair, it has helped some people decrease their migraine frequency but my main concern is the sheer number of side-effects associated with it. For instance according to FDA warnings being sent out to physicians, it increases the risk of glaucoma and acute myopia. There are also a bunch of other side-effects associated with it that can make it as much of a problem my migraines ever were. What’s even worse is that you often see cheap generic Topomax sold on the internet. You have to be aware that when you buy from these websites you are buying medications from another country and they can be substandard, so you have to be very careful.

Now on to natural remedies, many people are skeptical about using natural cures for migraines, but you should keep in mind that many medications originated from plants and their extracts. For example, Native Americans used willow bark to treat pain long before the drug companies purified it and turned it into aspirin, and the drug dihydroergotamine also known as DHE, which is used to treat acute migraine headaches originated from a fungus that grows on damp rye grain.

Today herbal migraine prevention is easy to find if you know what you’re looking for. The key is to remember that not all herbs and vitamins and minerals treat migraine consistently. So you should be an informed shopper when looking for your natural migraine remedy.

One easy way to prevent your migraines is to include eating bran cereal. Bran is very is high in magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is found naturally in nuts and whole grains. The connection between magnesium and migraines is that magnesium levels are often low in the blood migraine sufferers. According to a research study taking up to 600mg magnesium each morning can reduce the incidence of migraine attacks by up to forty two percent while reducing their severity by up to thirty four percent.

Riboflavin also known as Vitamin B2 is also effective in preventing migraine headaches. You’ll often find it with the herb Feverfew in proprietary herbal remedies.

And studies have indicated that taking a supplement of the Butterbur root extract can reduce your migraine attacks by up to forty two percent within 3 months.

Here are some other natural migraine remedies that work. Peppermint Oil, Co-Enzyme Q10, 5HTP and Melatonin. Although herbs are natural it is important to remember that this doesn’t mean that they can’t have side effects, so it is wise to discuss this with your health practitioner before you start taking anything as well as do you own research.

Health and Personal Care Disclaimer: The content in this article is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist or other health care professional. You should not use this information for self diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Information and statements concerning dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent and disease or health condition.

Migraines are a particularly terrible problem that many people have to face. Finding a migraine headache cure more specifically a migraine cure that works is a must for any migraine sufferer.