What should be done when a chronic migraine strikes?

I know exactly how you feel, I get migraines periodically too. The only thing that really helps me is taking an Excedrin Migraine as soon as I see the aura. Those usually help, no other painkiller helps me anymore though. I try to lay down and get some sleep, in total darkness whenever they strike, though.

The best, instant cure I have ever found for migraines is peppermint oil on my neck and temples. It made me wonder why I was using so many medications before.

@Judi I’m taking a mental note of that.

@Joker94 it made me pissed off that no one told me earlier. When a nautral alternative works better, why comprimise your liver??

@Judi Seriously! But this is great news. I’m legitimately excited that I found this out. Thanks!

Just be careful not to get it to close to your eyes.

What exactly have you tried from the doctor?

I’ve found Midrin to have quite a bit of effect on lower-grade migraines. They stopped making it in the past few months, and I doubt it will come back, but in the mean time I’m trying out Prodrin, which is the same except that it switches the muscle relaxant part out for caffeine.

I get terrible migraines as well. I have taken Relpax as prescribed by my doctor, and it has been fairly successful thus far. It’s a pill that’s best to take when you first feel the inkling of a migraine coming on, and it helps to prevent the migraine from getting any worse.
However, once I already have a full-on migraine, the Relpax is mostly unhelpful. I have found OTC drugs such as Excedrin (or the store-brand version) to be quite helpful.

I had terrible migraines that have become very managable with an awesome of my allergies and nasal inhalers.