Migraine Painkiller that is not NSAID/triggering?

chellebelle · Post by **chellebelle** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:55 pm

Hello,

I am trying to do this Autoimmune Protocol, which only cuts out two more things than what I usually eat plus limits fructose. No problem!

Unfortunately, I use NSAIDs 1-2 days per month for migraine pain and I know for sure they are a trigger for my MC.

Does anyone know of a painkiller that works well for migraines and is not triggering for MC?

Thank you for reading!

Chelle

Post by **tex** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:06 pm

Have you tried NSAIDs designed for topical application?

I was able to use maximum strength Tylenol back when I was recovering. If I didn't stop the migraines from developing, they would prevent me from being able to get up and go to work, because they always led to nausea and sometimes vomiting. In order to make the Tylenol work, I had to take it at the first signs that a migraine was coming on, and I had to take it with food (IOW, it wouldn't work on an empty stomach).

Of course, as always, YMMV.

Tex

chellebelle · Post by **chellebelle** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:30 pm

Hi Tex,

I didn't even know they had NSAIDs for topical application. So, I would rub that on my head? I wonder if I could make my own... I have a lot of sensitivities to ingredients in topical stuff.

I haven't tried plain Tylenol in years. My migraine pain isn't that bad now because of the preventative stuff I take (B2, feverfew), so I wonder if it would work.

Thank you for the ideas!

Best wishes for continued wellness!

Chelle

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:33 pm

i have found spraying magnesium spray/lotion on neck and shoulders area very useful for headaches/migraines..

Post by **tex** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:21 pm

Chelle wrote:I didn't even know they had NSAIDs for topical application. So, I would rub that on my head?

I believe those who use them for a headache usually rub the compound on their forehead.

Tex

TXBrenda · Post by **TXBrenda** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:09 pm

I did a search for Head On because my local WalMart used to stock it. Unfortunately I found out it is not longer manufactured. I did find comments about this product.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wellpa ... 04-product

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 12:33 pm

I have learned that migraines are caused by extra sensitive nerves on the lining of the veins on the sides of the head. I am beginning to think Mag and VitD3 have a huge role in helping to lessen or diminish this pain. For the last three months I have been gauging my cyclic headache which they are not as nearly debilitating as they used to be, I have also had to use my Sumatriptan (Imatrex) to stop it right from the onset of one. I am also in the beginnings of my healing too, so I may need to continue to take that one pill while my body gets the proper Mag and VitD. I look forward to no more cyclic migraines

Good luck...
Erica

chellebelle · Post by **chellebelle** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:58 am

Hello!

Thank you for the tips on magnesium & Vitamin D. I have used magnesium malate in the past, which was helpful. I take both magnesium & Vitamin D currently.

Spearmint oil on the temples and back of my head works really well to melt away pain, but it gives my son a headache (the irony!).

I am finding success with using plain acetaminophen plus White Willow Bark so far this cycle, with no tummy triggering, though it is not as effective as the other stuff I was taking. Part of that might be due to an ear infection developing, though. I'm putting garlic in my ear for that one!

I wish you luck on your journey to healing & hope your cyclic migraines get much better soon! Have you tried feverfew and/or Vitamin B2? Those, along with the magnesium, have had the best results for me.

Best wishes to all and thank you for the responses!

Chelle