What is the best treatment for migraines?

I find that ice packs are a BIG help. You can get ice packs at Walgreens, but the best ones I’ve found are at your local massage therapy supply store (betcha didn’t even know there was such a thing!) Their packs are cheap ($3-10), come in a variety of sizes/shapes and are amazingly sturdy. Remember to put the ice pack in a pillow case and never use it for more than 20 minutes at a time.

Also important is where you apply the ice- more specifically right at the middle of the back of your skull. A nurse taught me this trick and it is SO helpful. Since you have hair there, you don’t need to use the pillowcase; just apply directly. Use another pack at the base of your skull and a smaller one across your eyes or temples.

And I understand about the health insurance issue, but I wanted to add that Imitrex changed my life. There are 9 pills for about $135, but I cut them in half, and they work just fine, so that saves on the cost. I know that’s so expensive, but as a quality-of-life issue, it’s worth saving up for. (And yes, you will need to get a prescription for them.) Best of luck to you.

I have heard and read many times that acupuncture is supposed to help in case of chronic migranes. But I guess you’ll need to see a doctor for that as well. What’s most important is to try and find out about the reasons instead of fighting the symptoms. I used to have migraines as well and mine were caused by a concussion from a car accident many years before. A doctor solved that problem by treating my spinal column. The migraines never returned. Try to find out what causes your pain, especially if it’s psychological like stress or anatomical like in my case. You will need professional help for that, I think that can’t be avoided.

Good luck!

visiting some psaychologists could be more helpfull,
because Doctors discover that migraines comes from mental problems.

You know my mother got migrianes all the time she used bengay rubbed it on her forehead, it works, anything with menthol actually works but I find myself the "bengay" works best. (to state the obvious here be careful not to get it in your eyes)

Try Chiropractic. We get great results with migraines. Usually migraones are a result of one of the cervical (neck) vertebra going out of place and choking nerves in the neck.