It's true that stress can bring on a migraine headache but, it's more typical of a tension headache. For a migraine, the more specific factors include bright lights, noise and alcohol. According to a souce I found on the net, "Tension headaches are usually described as a continuous pressure pain or tightness of varying severity over the entire head, whereas migraine headaches are a severe, throbbing pain over one or both temples, or behind one eye or ear, and are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting." The description above describes exactly what I've experienced with migraines.

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Anyone who has migraines and doensn't ask about imitrex (assuming they have severe migraines...it doesn't work on just any headache) is missing out on a complete cure. It zaps the little suckers into never never land.

As for the shotgun approach, theoretically it would work, but you might not be able to enjoy the benefits the way you would if you simply used Imitrex.

OTOH, if you are a migraine headache to others, then the shotgun approach in reverse....better not go there. :)

but I think it would work. However I wouldn't recommend it for just anyone. :)

Personally I've suffered with Migraines for years. I've tried everything but nothing had ever helped. I usually suffered through with an icepack on my head, the lights out, and total quiet. Often I'd get sick to my stomach. They'd last 24 hours and often 48. But...the first time I took Imitrex my migraine was gone within 30 mins. Within an hour I was back up with no pain, just a bit groggy...more like foggy...but that's normal most days. It's a miracle drug.

It’s not over the counter but worth talking to the doctors about. A friend of mine takes the shots when she gets them. I use the nasal spray and they also come in pill form.

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