I have heard some wacky migraine treatment techniques, and thought if anyone is on here, it could be a potentially interesting light-hearted thing to discuss.

Reddit swore by McDonald’s fries (salt intake?), but what prompted me to think to post this was my new DIY “heat treatment” for retinal migraines.

I like warm or cold things on the pain, and cooling strips etc are sold as migaine treatments. So one day I figured blasting my eye pain with a hair-dryer was worth a punt because why not?

Instantly pain free! I swear by it, it is temporary relief like I have never had before! The internet says heat possibly tricks pain receptors, I say dumb method works! I thought this was funny enough to share.

With this tale out the way, what are Lemmy’s wacky migraine superstitions or unorthodox migraine strategies?

Edit: blasting one’s face with a hair dryer is not medical advice! I am just a moron on the internet, and this is purely anecdotal

  • Go-On-A-Steam-Train@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I did a double-take when I re-read and saw the word “not”!

    That’s really interesting, I’ve always darkened or wore an eye mask, hmm I kind of want to try this for science now, but don’t want a migraine - I’ve done my quota for the week!

    • BeboEnglish
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      2 months ago

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      • Go-On-A-Steam-Train@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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        6 months ago

        I get you, especially with the triggers. Working with software, especially VR all day is a terrible health choice. :/