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I've had really bad migraines for a looong time and I can't stand taking medication of any kind. It's best if you can find out what triggers them, and avoid it. For me it's chocolate, milk products and too much sun. However if you're in a pinch, there are a couple of essential oils that will help. If the migraine is stress-related lavender will often help. Peppermint will help almost any migraine because it acts very similar to caffeine, but without the side-effects. With either oil rub it on your temples and forehead. There is no need to dilute them unless they irritate your skin, but only use a drop or two. Make sure you get the best quality oils you can find. Most of the brands available are seriously contaminated.
Be careful with the peppermint, because the fumes can make your eyes water when you put it on your forehead. However the cool sensation will have a slight numbing effect on the pain. Just sit back, close your eyes and breathe deeply, and you'll feel better soon.
If you don't have access to oils, you can get some temporary relief with acupressure. The one that helps me is on the back of my neck. I bend my head forward to stretch the muscles around my spine and breathe deeply and relax. Then I find the tendons that run along my spinal cord into my skull. Using my thumbs I press upward towards my skull on the indentations that are on the outside of those two tendons. Doing that gives me some relief for about 5-10 minutes. Supposedly squeezing the webbing between your thumb and forefinger can also help, but it's never worked for me.
I hope some of this helps. Migraines are hell and I hope yours goes away soon. If you have any questions or don't understand my description, please ask. I usually check the site a couple of times a day.
Thank you guys for your responses.
I have tried peppermint and rosemerry and they seem to calm it for a bit but then it comes back.
I've been trying to stay away from asprin and all meds. and such as much as possible.
KMcR: My mum recommended I try using a ball between my shoulder blades last night. :) I found stretching to help tremendously, but it tightens back up a couple minutes afterwards. :(
I also know to drink plenty of water, esp with a headache, but it doesn't seem to have a slightest difference.
Thank you very much! I'll keep at it. :)