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Suggest Ways To Manage Severe Migraine Headaches

Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016

Question: I get severe migraine headache twice a week.I tried taking crocin pain relief, combiflam but the pain does not go away. Its really painful. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take preventive steps and treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Migraine management require preventive steps like timely food, proper sleep, avoiding triggers like fasting, stress, excessive tea or coffee and chocolates.
For regular pain or frequently occurring pain, prophylaxis therapy using propranolol, Topiramate, Valproate, Flunarizine.
Pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac can be used for pain relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (10 minutes later)

Please mention the dosage.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised on prescription of a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In my patients, I prefer Naxdom 500 mg twice daily with amitryptiline 10 mg at night and Sibelium 10 mg at night.
You need to get prescription by a doctor especially neurologist.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T