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Hello, l'm Sharonrose and l've had severe migraines numerous times a day following brain surgery over
10 yrs. ago. I'm trying to experiment with holistic solutions and non- opioid medication because l'm currently taking Fiorinal with Codeine for pain that goes from 0-10 in about 5 minutes. Most people do not understand that opioids are on a scale from mild to dangerous. What l take is mild . Although l have been prescribed many drugs over a ten year period, nothing else works but the codeine combination. l continue to search for alternatives, and have just stated botox treatments. It can reduce the number and intensity of the headaches but does not irradicate them. Does any one have experience with non-opiod or holistic paim killers for the most extreme pain imaginable. Thank you.
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Hi, there is a tea my wife has gotten significant relief from for migraines. Here is the link to the company's webpage for this tea (they sell other teas also):
http://www.shifanaturals.com/headache-relief-tea
We buy it on Amazon. I just checked there and it says it's available there (sometimes it isn't). My wife brews 1/2 bag at a time, steeping on a low boil for an hour or two. She strains it and keeps it in the fridge using just an ounce or two in a cup of hot water. Then she sips it slowly over a long time and says it keeps her migraine pain at bay. Maybe this would help you. Best to you, Hank
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Yes, many people out there have “experience” or advice about holistic remedies, and you will be tempted to try many. But in your endeavor, please... you must consider the risk-benefit ratio with those as much as with such pain medication as opioids as well. Holistic remedies are not non-invasive to the body simply because they are “natural” or holistic in nature. The body reacts to them on a basal and immunological level as well.
Be careful when pursuing this tactic for relief much as you would at the direction of a medical provider. Your quality of life is worth the search but not at the cost that may be spared with simple caution.