by James on 30 August 2010
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
One type of medication that we haven’t discussed much is Zofran for migraine, or ondansetron. It’s not that unusual for a doctor to prescribe it, and we’ll see why in a moment.
Zofran is a common brand name, but ondansetron is also sold as Emeset, Emetron, Ondavell and others.
Originally used for nausea after and operation or chemotherapy, ondansetron is now much more widely used. When it comes to migraine, Zofran is commonly prescribed to fight nausea.
Zofran may be taken by adults and children both, so it may be useful for children who tend to experience a lot of vomiting and nausea with migraine. It works quickly, and usually has very minimal side effects. In fact, it will not cause drowsiness like many anti-nausea drugs will.
When you have migraine, particularly migraine with nausea, you want something that works fast. That’s why the "dispersible" versions – which dissolve in your mouth – are so popular. A generic version is available at Drugstore.com (8mg being the common dosage for adults).
Popularity: 1% [?]
by James on 27 August 2010
We’ve talked before about the benefits of fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acid is popular enough today that there are a lot of brands out there. But sometimes I’ve found it hard to find something that’s good quality.
For example, some have low amounts of EPA and DHA (two key ingredients in fish oil). Others don’t list the source of the oil (just where did this come from??). Others are packed with impurities. Some have a strong fishy flavour and smell, and cause fishy burps long after you’ve taken them.
A while ago I was reading about a new fish oil supplement that looks quite promising. I didn’t have time to follow it up, but when I noticed a sale on this brand at vitacost.com, I thought it would be worth mentioning to you.
i-omega premium fish oil is a concentrated and purified fish oil. Because it packs such a punch, it’s a smaller capsule, making it easier to swallow. Two small softgels contain 528mg of EPA and 278mg of DHA – a total of 806mg. Three capsules would give you 1209mg, a common dosage for migrainuers. The odour is minimal or non-existent. It even contains an anti-oxidant blend.
I will be trying i-omega premium fish oil, and I’ll let you know how it goes. But I wanted to mention it to you while the sale is still on.
Take a closer look at i-omega premium fish oil
here.
Popularity: 1% [?]
by James on 26 August 2010
"I’ve tried everything!"
No, actually, you haven’t.
All right, I understand the frustration of those who have tried one thing after another for years with no relief. Many of you have even been told by a doctor that there’s nothing left to try. But the truth is, you would have to live a very very long time indeed to really try everything for migraine or chronic headache.
The list gets even longer when you start to think "3D". You see, many people (if not most) that I talk to who have found relief haven’t found it in just one thing. They use a combination of things. All right, so vitamin B2 didn’t make a big difference on its own. But along with a preventative medication, it makes aa difference.
Or, how about biofeedback and an occasional abortive medication. Or a combination of three supplements. Or changing your diet and taking a preventative.
To really get serious about getting rid of your symptoms, you need to start thinking 3D. This can be a challenge – the combinations are almost endless, and sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s working and what isn’t. But that’s why websites like this one are here – to bring to your attention some of the latest research and best results.
This week, shift your thinking – don’t be afraid to look at combinations. Maybe each thing alone makes a 1% difference – but together it could be much more.
What is 1% Thursday?
Every Thursday at Headache and Migraine News (weather permitting) we’ll talk about one measurable, practical thing we can do to make our lives just 1% better. Usually it will be something very easy, sometimes it will be a challenge. Let us know if you try it, or share an idea of your own – and maybe a year from now we’ll see that things have really changed for the better!
Popularity: 1% [?]
by James on 25 August 2010
Here are the most popular posts from the last 3 months. Check them out, and join the conversation! The most popular posts of all come first…
Popularity: 1% [?]
by James on 23 August 2010
Loading ...
