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it really depends o the kind of headache hun. If its sinus I would try eatting something good and spicy that makes your nose run and incidently that type of food is usually high in vit c which is a natural antihistimine. if its a tension headache I would stay away from anything with caffeine, and try some herbal tea with a little natural honey. Most other kinds of headaches a little caffeine will help your pain reliever of choice work better. In any case good luck sweetie! my thoughts are with you that it dosent last too long!

I am willing to try anything. >>
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Aspirin? Excedrin?

Available at most any grocery store, food store or gas station.

3 extra strength excedrin will usually keep my migraines under control.

I usually have migraine headaches, and yes, I absolutely have to take Excedrin migraine, nothing else (food or drink) helps. In fact, after a certain point, even if I take Excedrin, it may take awfully long for it to work. A cold towel on the forehead is a must. Now, when I have migraines, I get very nauseous and queasy, so I need to eat something carby - like a small bowl of mash (more like a few spoonfuls, really) or even a plain bagel or a roll with butter and salt. This does not alleviate my headache, but it takes care of the nausea, so overall, it does make me feel better. I also drink plenty of water.

I do hope you feel better soon.

How about sex?

Many experts say sex is good for relieving certain types of headaches.

Plus, it can be fun, assuming nobody gets hurt or is held against their will.

So, do you have anyone to give you the sex?

Maybe we can end this headache thing, right now.

:)

Hmmm... ok, that might not have sounded right.

It was not meant to be a proposition. I don't want to have sex with you.

I was trying to say -- If you have a loved one... love them.

Or get them... to love you.

:)

Drink the liquid from a can of peas.

(You just gotta believe!)

My dad actually gets migraines and was told that...believe it or not...

...to drink Mountain Dew....and it works....I would have never believed it.

@FastFoodCritic: HILARIOUS! Crackin up about your posts. Head hurt too much yesterday so I took a break from the computer. Next time, I am going to have to try your suggestion. Sounds great.:) Although, I would think the motion would not make me feel better..?

I am feeling much better today, just not 100%. Anything is better than yesterday. May have to get an Iced Coffee today-sticking with the caffeine theme.

Thank you everyone for your input!

Hey, glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. Thought I might add my two cents in case you get the evil headache again.

"In and out of the shower" usually works for me. I lie in bed until the pain becomes unbearable, then get into a hot shower and let the water run over my face. Then back to bed. Repeat until you feel better or are just totally exhausted from the process that you fall asleep.

Also works with a bath, but somewhat more labor intensive. Just get your face in the water, and things start improving.

And stick to the diet coke. It has some strange curative property.

black licorice helps

For migraines it's got to be aspirin (3 regular strength ones) and a diet Mountain Dew, followed by lying down/sleeping. For sinus ones, warm compresses to the area that feels under pressure. Pain medication (with or without caffeine) seems to do very little for me with sinus headaches.

Glad you're feeling better! :)

I tend towards something very hot or very cold, not so much to consume but to hold on the aching parts of my skull. I've held a full coffee cup against my eye more times than I can count.

These days though I really do try to get a session in with the Neti Pot. It's unbelievable how much that helps. Just salt and warm water.

However with a true migraine the only thing that works (though I haven't tried the fancy ones that require a doctor/hospital visit -- how would I even get there with the headache?) is a couple vicodin with a bunch of water and a couple hours of sleep.

Then I like soup for the headache hangover.

It's hard to eat with a headache. I think that's why we end up with one when we eat ice cream too fast. Slows us down, makes it last longer.

B'Fly,

Well .... you said you were "willing to try anything"?

(It cures hic-cups too!)

Neti Pot! Neti Pot! Neti Pot! We are the knights who say "Neti Pot!"

:)

I didn't think I could ever do it either but then one desperate week spent with some seriously inflamed sinuses convinced me to finally give it a try and I'm sold. I had a cold recently and before I realized I was sick I thought to myself, "So this is what it is like to die..." and the Neti was very helpful during that week too.

It's use on Oprah (where it is also called a "nose bidet") was demonstrated with an audience member and Doctor Oz (then followed up on another show with some very happy people as it's good not just for sinuses but allergies as well). That was another reason I was finally willing to try it.

It was not anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be. I'm not sure what horrors I was expecting but it's not really uncomfortable at all (as long as the water is the correct temp -- cold is not fun); much nicer than squeezing those icky (and nasty tasting) nose sprays, and the relief after is soooo worth it. It feels free and expansive and light. Wish I'd found my courage so much sooner.

I haven't seen your movie and now it seems even more unlikely... I'm not good on watching those forced things (too much empathy). Plus, I guess I'm swearing by the Neti now too. :)

BANANAS!! I think its the potassium.

Oh, and on the subject of the Neti pot... I have one too! Well, I have something called Sinurinse: http://www.amazinghealth.co.uk/sinurinse-nasal-flushing.htm

My boyfriend is a pharmacist who is frequently stuffed up and he swears by it. I finally tried it once and at first it feels like you've just accidentally breathed underwater (that sort of burning nose watery eye thing) but afterwards your head feels so clear!