Some of my migraine attacks respond to treatments, but for others, I have to get creative. My 'throwing the kitchen sink at it' approach includes meds, ice, neuromodulation, and something most don’t think of as a migraine treatment: Benadryl.
Benadryl is for allergies: Can it really help migraine? You might be surprised. This week’s featured article dives into the evidence and safety of using Benadryl to stop attacks in the ER and at home. Here’s what you should know. Plus:
It can be extremely difficult to hold down a job with chronic migraine. If you're considering filing for disability insurance for migraine, read this first.
By Community member Elizabeth & Edited by Angie Glaser
Elizabeth wants to get rid of the stigma around migraine and help others find treatments that work. She credits going to a headache clinic as the turning point in her quest for relief.
Some medications and therapies can effectively treat both migraine and depression at the same time, although the dosages used for migraine treatment are sometimes different from the doses used to treat mood disorders.
