I've had migraines since age 3 and have struggled all my life to manage them effectively. Trial-and-error elimination diets led me to realize that gluten, tyramine (which comes from fermented/aged products like tamari and delicious cheeses), and aspa...reddit.com/r/migraine for advice and compassionate support and askjan.org/disabilities/Migraines.cfm for school/work accommodation ideas.
I apply this on my shoulders, neck, on the bone behind my ears, and all over my jaw/temple/forehead. It's potent, but helps relax my muscles in a way that I can't naturally manage when I'm knee deep in migraine territory.
Tiger Balm Extra Strength Pain Relieving Ointment, 0.63 OZ
MVP rescue meds
How to Treat Migraine with UBRELVY® (ubrogepant)
I only take Advil when I have a really bad migraine and need an extra boost on top of the Ubrelvy
A weighted eye mask really helps to block out light and relax my facial muscles
Nodpod Sleep Mask
Vitamin D has really made a difference
Nature Made Vitamin D3 K2 Gummies, Vitamin D 5000 IU per serving, Bone & Immune Support, 50 CT
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) has also become an essential part of my migraine prevention routine
vidabotan Vitamin B2 Gummies 400mg Pineapple
Ajovy has been the *most* effective prophylactic intervention
Why AJOVY | AJOVY® (fremanezumab-vfrm) injection
Great tracking tool. Data are helpful in identifying trigger trends!
Migraine Buddy | Your Personal Migraine Tracking App
Biofeedback has been an effective behavioral tool for me!
Juva for Migraine | Get migraine relief at home, on your schedule
I use this daily before bed as a preventative measure (except on days when I actually have a headache because the pressure on my neck makes my head worse).
Neck Stretcher for Neck Pain Relief, Neck and Shoulder Relaxer, Cervical Traction Device for TMJ Pain Relief and Cervical Spine Alignment, Chiropractic Pillow(Blue)
