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10 Post author: Algon 11 April 2015 05:52PM

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Comment author: Alicorn 12 April 2015 09:49:36PM 1 point [-]

I spent about a month a couple years ago having migraines, which I had never had before and inexplicably stopped having afterwards. I was prescribed a generic version of Fiorecet; you don't mention it or its unusual ingredient (butalbital; it also contains caffeine and acetaminophen). This worked almost completely if I managed to take the pill during my prodomal symptoms (weird visual aura, in my case; I don't know if you get this warning). However, even unmedicated my headaches did not last as long as it sounds like yours do. Apparently Fiorecet isn't customary for migraines, so you may not have tried it.

I also pestered my significant others for neck massages. I do this anyway but it was especially important when I had just had a migraine.

Comment author: Algon 13 April 2015 09:01:05AM 1 point [-]

I guess I'll try the Fiorecet. I've never heard of it before though. And massages do help a bit with me as well, but sadly O'm by far the best at massages in my family, so I've got to do it myself. Luckily, I'm good enough (after years of practice) that I can ease the pain a bit, and know the right spots.

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely get on it.