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Migraine Emergency Kit
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items Hiii! Ive had terrible multiple days-long migraines since I was in elementary school 😖 I am now 27 and these are some of my tried and true essentials that make me feel better before, during and after a crisis (Plus have saved me a few trips to the E...
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Acupressure
Massage
Essential-oils
Sensory unwinding kit 🥹
Food - Drinks 🥤
Treatments
Acupressure
I find that some acupressure points, like between the brows, or some on my scalp help me release the pressure of my tensed muscles.
I got these on Temu and use them to press acupuncture pressure points during my migraines. Most times, it makes it better the pain wont completely go away but it does decrease
2 Pieces Facial Reflexology Massage Tool Retractable
Massage
When I have tension in my neck, shoulders or head muscles my migraines get faaaar worse, so I try to massage these zones to relax the muscles and reduce the pressure
Also got this from temu, super cheap but it is useful for massaging my scalp when the tension in my head is making it worse
Cute Octopus Scalp Massager
Also from temu, when I need less pressure but still have tension on my head I use this instead
Handheld portable scalp massager
Essential-oils
My migraines heighten my senses, so I use these scents in order to regulate myself and help my body relax, which reduces the pain
This is a life saver, 1 drop to each temple and behind each ear and I feel immediate relief. This may not heal you from the migraine but it makes it better
31 Herbs Just
This one is my on the go option for the Just one, I always take it on my purse and whenever I feel the migraine starting I use it on the same spots. For me this works specifically if the migraine was heat caused
UpNature Peppermint Oil Roll On
Sensory unwinding kit 🥹
Migraines heighten my senses, which means light becomes overwhelming, noises or sound become unbearable, heat or uncomfortable clothes (bras, tight jeans) make the pain worse and bad smells make me literally sick. This are things I use to help me unw...
Just any black silk sleep mask that has a blackout effect, Im really sensitive to light so when I have a crisis I need to remove light completely to get better and silk is just a soft and fresh fabric that wont harm your skin even if it tight
BeeVines 100% Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask Blackout
Color is not important, but just any earplug designed for sleeping (they are more comfortable) and that blocks up to 25 db or more (Im using 30 db ones from temu rn bc my dog ate my loops). Noise also triggers my migraines so whenever I feel a crisis...
Loop Dream™ | Earplugs for Sleeping & Side Sleepers
Just ANY PJs or loungewear on 100% Pima Cotton fabric, its cold to the touch, breathable and keeps you fresh while also being super soft. When I have a migraine starting I need to be out of uncomfortable clothes, just any pima cotton garment makes me...
Pima Long-Short Set in Hydrangea
This helps me SOOOO much when the migraine is heat triggered, serves as a temperature regulator AND black out mask.
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap - Cooling Ice Pack Mask
Doesn’t have to be this one, but go to your dentist and ask for a retainer if you grind your teeth because chances are THAT pressure is increasing the intensity and frequency of your migraines.
Anti Grinding Guard for Teeth Clenching Night
Food - Drinks 🥤
Most of my migraines are triggered by either dehydration or hunger, and more times than least I dont realize I didn’t eat or drink water until the migraine is already here. These are my go tos to erase the cause as fast as possible, so my pain can de...
I also get migraines from dehydration, so when I suspect that was the cause I drink one of these ASAP and then tons of water to rehydrate fast. I dont do gatorade bc of the chemicals and sugar that do more harm than good
Lychee Sorbet Hydration Multiplier® Sugar-Free
Just any protein shake really, I get migraines when I forget to eat so in order to get some fast nutrition I drink any protein shake I can get my hands on. More efficient than granola bars but if I have the two then I do both
Premier Protein 30g Vanilla Shake, 12 Pack
Just any sugar free caffeinated drink, can be coffee, soda, matcha. Whenever I dont have my pills I do any caffeinated drink and it makes it better in about 15-30 minutes, which to me is better than nothing
Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar 6pk 500ml PET
Treatments
If you grind your teeth like A LOT you should probably ask your dentist of physician if you qualify for medical botox to relax your jaw and decrease the pressure that goes to your face and head muscles that worsen the migraines.
Botox on your jaw
