Migraine!!!

I have had great luck with acupuncture. I use it for migraines and everything else, from sore shoulders to cramps. I am currently undergoing a detox under my acupuncurists supervision and have never felt better. I suggest finding one that specializes in traditional chinese medicine and herbs. I think you could see a huge change.

Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon!

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A friend of mine uses Migraine Ice? I guess it is some kind of strip, that you place on your head. I use a cold (and I mean COLD!) wash rag, and lay it on my head. I feel your pain.

With a technique called EFT you can interrupt the migraine~you know the 'lights' or funny feeling that precedes one? EFT is a process that involves you tapping on your own energy meridians (the same ones used in acupuncture) witjh your finger tips to balance or correct your energy. It has to do with the energy created with your emotions. My friend learned that before a migraine she had a pattern of self-critical thoughts. The beauty of EFT is you can try it on anything to feel better & it works!

I had severe migraines at various points in my cycle and throughout early pregnancy. There is a homeopathic product called Gelsemium Homaccord made by the Heel company that truly works wonders. You can find it at www.smallflower.com - I am not sure how widely available it would be at natural food stores. My father-in-law is a medical doctor who also practices homeopathy and introduced me to this treatment.

I would also recommend getting an eye exam. Sometimes having the wrong script or placing too much strain on your eyes can result in migraine-like symptoms. This happened to me after the birth of my son as pregnancy can alter all sorts of things like eyesight, dental stuff, etc...

Good luck!
T.

Have you mentioned your concerns with your doctor? What has he or she had to say?

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I've heard from a few people that the Diamond Headach Clinic is wonderful. I am pregnant so thankfully NOT getting migranes, but I'm sure they'll start up again quickly.

A friend of mine went there and they told her to take an asprin a day, change her diet, and make a few other minor lifestyle changes...she swears by them and the headache clinic.

Eye strain turned out to be one of my husband's migraine triggers-- he finally got perscription glasses and it helped a lot. Have your eyes checked if you haven't recently.

K.:

cranial sacral therapy.... look on upledger.com for a practitioner in your area/

acupuncture... try on birthlink.com for practitioners.

P., RlC, IBCLC
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