my migraine must haves
MIGRAINE WARRIORS - THIS ONE IS FOR YOU
I get migraines, a lot. It is terrible.
If you know you know.
I don’t talk about this too often because I don’t want to feel like I’m whining but those who are prone to migraines know, this is no joke. My migraines usually last a full day and no matter what I do, they do not go away but the products listed help ease the pain.
I am not a doctor and you should always consult a professional when looking at medicine, supplements, etc.
Excedrin - Like I said, I’m not a doctor. This is the most effective migraine pain reliever in my experience. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to pain relief but this is MY go-to. Make sure you are eating and drinking fluids if you are taking pain relief pills. From my own experience, there are times when I absolutely do not want to eat when I have a migraine but Excedrin works so much better for me when I actually eat something with it.
Soothie or Ice Pack - This one is the big one for me! One of my favorite purchases ever was a Soothie. A Soothie is like an old-fashioned rice pack but it is not made with rice! It can be heated in the microwave for warmth or put in the freezer to use to cool down. I keep mine in the freezer and pull it out any time a migraine or headache is bothering me. Sometimes I need even more extreme relief and fill a freezer bag with ice and put it on my head. It works but it also melts.
Jade Roller - Similar to an ice pack, a cooling sensation really can ease the pain. A jade roller also helps with lymphatic drainage. Rolling it on my face and on my temples serves as a quick moment of relief.
Coke - It might be placebo or it might be real but Coca-Cola sometimes helps. Caffeine can help with migraines but you also do not want too much caffeine! Migraine days are a total balance between caffeine and hydrating fluids for me.
Water - DUH. Honestly, no matter what is wrong with you, people tell you to drink some water. It is annoying but you need it. Sometimes I am nauseous with my migraines and I don’t even want to think about putting anything in my body.
Peppermint Halo Saje essential oil - I do not think essential oils can fix your life, but this one is a god send! I’ve tried so many essential oils and have not gotten results from most, but Saje’s essential oils are NEXT LEVEL. Peppermint halo oil has a cooling sensation that eases pain. It definitely doesn’t take away my migraines most days but it can help on a regular headache day. Put it on your temples, across your forehead, and on the back of your neck.
I think each of these are absolute must haves for those who suffer from migraines. They might not take the pain away completely, but they can help!
Let me know if you found this helpful!