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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

OnionPatch

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13. I've heard of ibuprofen sometimes helping migraine but it does nothing for mine.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Thu Aug 4, 2022, 08:06 PM

Aug 2022

Neither does Excedrin or any over-the-counter pain killers. I get migraines a couple times a week and take MaxAlt for them, which is Rizatriptan. It works really well. If you use the GoodRX discount you can get it for less than $15 a prescription at Walgreens or Walmart, no insurance needed.

I would follow up with a specialist if this continues though. Good luck and I hope you find relief.

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I need info on migraines. [View all] babylonsister Aug 2022 OP

I use 1,000 mg of ibuprofen and a glass of red wine for my headaches every niyad Aug 2022 #1

I'm a big fan of ibuprofen babylonsister Aug 2022 #4

Ibuprofen is a definite blessing. niyad Aug 2022 #5

I have no medical advice to give, but I did a quick on line search for that med the doc recommended Atticus Aug 2022 #2

Thanks! I also did that, and am on Medicare, so that price would babylonsister Aug 2022 #3

Be careful with any drug that will open your blood vessels when you are getting hit. Twoflower Aug 2022 #6

I am prescribed this and it works for me... littlemissmartypants Aug 2022 #7

Go to a doctor. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2022 #8

My PCP is my primary care physician, so babylonsister Aug 2022 #10

Ibuprofen risks AllBlue Aug 2022 #9

I could have written your OP. Exact same story... headache for 3.5 months. lamp_shade Aug 2022 #11

If your pain is on one side of the head, suspect migraine Warpy Aug 2022 #12

I've heard of ibuprofen sometimes helping migraine but it does nothing for mine. OnionPatch Aug 2022 #13

A search online will come up with lots of studies saying taking magnesium citrate womanofthehills Aug 2022 #14

Have you looked into Botox? PennyC Aug 2022 #15