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Question: I have had a bad migraine for 3 days what can I do to relieve it. I don't have insurance and it cost too much to go to hospital
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Migraine attacks usually last for 72 hours and if exceeds then is called status migrainosus.
The management of migraine attacks is either pain killers like Naproxen or Triptans like sumatriptan or Rizatriptan.
Prevention is an important part in migraine. You should avoid fasting, delaying meals, excessive tea or coffee or chocolate.
Take proper timely diet and adequate sleep.
The management of status migrainosus is different and require either divalproate loading or steroids.
You should visit a neurologist for prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Migraine attacks usually last for 72 hours and if exceeds then is called status migrainosus.
The management of migraine attacks is either pain killers like Naproxen or Triptans like sumatriptan or Rizatriptan.
Prevention is an important part in migraine. You should avoid fasting, delaying meals, excessive tea or coffee or chocolate.
Take proper timely diet and adequate sleep.
The management of status migrainosus is different and require either divalproate loading or steroids.
You should visit a neurologist for prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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