How long do migranes last

A migraine can last a period of days if not weeks… Oh, yeah! Believe me I suffer from migraines… Caffeine (I prefer a coca-cola) and a pain killer (Excedrin Migraine is the most effective) can significantly reduce the discomfort associa…

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Typically they can last from a few hours to 4-5 days. Nine days seems rather lengthy, if I were in your shoes, I’d go back to your doctor, tell him the Midrin isn’t effective and look further into the situation. He/she should order some blo…

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Migraines vary from one headache to another, and from one person to the next. I typically begin with a week long annoyance headache that hurts and does not ease, and can not be eased by meds. I know a migraine is coming and if I move sudden…

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i am having migranes lasting 3-5 hours long, any suggestions for meds and ideas what it is?

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A: >>I was just having a discussion today with my friend about this. She was telling me she is now using a inhalant form of Imitrex and swears by it. Mine are not as bad as hers so I just use Excedrin Migraine which works pretty well. I have Imitrex on stand by if I feel too bad.

my daughter is 15 weeks pregnant and has severe migranes for the last 8-10 weeks?

Q: does anyone have an idea how long they may last and any suggestions? the doctor has put her on fioricet, but it doesnt help much.also she has this rash that started on her back and now on her chest..she describes it as ”angry acne” some itching, but not bad..she feels like she is alone and noone else has had these problems, but i have read they are common to an extent..any help will be appreciated, especially encouraging news..

A: Limit sugar, caffeine in diet. Drink lots of water, could be a bitdehydrated. Congratulations on your daughters pregnancy.

Does anyone else puke when they get migranes?

Q: It happens every time I get one, I don’t really understand why having a severe headache makes you blow chunks. I know other women who throw up when they get migranes but I was wondering if anyone else gets them too and what they do about it? Tried Maylox…didn’t last long in my stomach. I think I lost my immetrex when I threw up, too. So, anyone else have this problem?

A: I am on Topamax 200mg daily for migraine prevention. I take Axert when I do get on. Before these medication I was nauseated so bad that I would change my plan from what I was doing to staying in bed with a pail by it. If you get frequent migraines a trip to the doctor is in order. It has help me get on with life. I dont plan my life around wondering if I am going to get another one.