My Migraine Tools, Tips and Tricks

 After sharing my Migraine Journey, I've received numerous inquiries from fellow sufferers seeking tips and tricks I've employed. Below, I've compiled a list of what has worked and what hasn't. Some strategies I've discovered through personal research, while others have been suggested by doctors and fellow Migraine warriors. I strongly advise conducting your own research and consulting with a doctor before initiating any new regimen or adjusting medications.

Sending you big hugs on your migraine journey! May you find relief soon.💜

Currently Using:

  • Lion's Mane Supplement - https://a.co/d/8kRWB3j 

  • Magnesium Glycinate 750mg

  • Magnesium Citrate 250 mg

  • Botox - every 3 months as a preventative

  • Ubrevly 100 mg as needed for pain/break  migraine

  • Cefaly Connect, daily for preventative, two sessions during a migraine attack.

-   https://www.cefaly.com/ - This product is worth the investment. Insurance will not pay for it. This device works by electronically stimulating and desensitizes your trigeminal nerve which supports your body to better manage migraine pain.



Dr. Recommended Supplements:

  • Butterbur  150mg (1 capsule)

  • Boswella 307 mg(1 tablet)

  • Feverfew 380 mg(1 capsule)

  • Prebiotic 750mg 

  • Vitamin B2 250mg (1 Tablet)

  • Magnesium Glycinate 750mg

  • Magnesium Citrate 250 mg

  • Migrelief Triple Therapy with Puracol (2 tablets) https://a.co/d/ekSZvkb 


Nature’s Sumatriptan:

  • Ginger Root 1,100mg

  • 1 tbs. Himalayan Sea Salt under the tongue with a cup of Water


My Previously Used Medications:                Maybe they help you?

  • Emgality Injection 120 mg/ml  - February 10th, 2020 - February 10th, 2021 - preventative

  • Oxycodone 5mg -pain

  • Tramadol- i *think* 50mg -pain

  • Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine -pain

  • 25mg Promethazine - nausea

  • Topiramate 25mg (2 tablets 2 times a day) - June 24th,2020- December 2nd, 2020 - preventative

  • Ondasetron 4mg -> 8mg January 1st, 2020- February 10th, 2020 -nausea

  • Sumatriptan 50mg tablets- February 10th 2020- July 17th, 2020 -pain/break migraine

  • Fluoxetine 10mg->20mg - September 9th,2019 - January 1st, 2020 - preventative

  • Citalopram 20mg -> 40mg - January 13th, 2020- January,2020 -preventative

  • Bupropion XL 150mg-> 300mg- March 18th, 2020- August 10th, 2020 - preventative

  • Methylprednisolone 4mg Dospak 21s -February 10th, 2020 - break migraine

  • Naratriptan 2.5 mg tablets - February 22nd, 2021 - pain/break migraine

  • Prednisone 10mg with Omeprazole 25 mg- 11 day dose - break migraine


Other Tips and Tricks:

  • DOCUMENT! Document when you get your migraine, what symptoms you may have, possible triggers, when you go to the doctor, keep your blood work, paper work, etc. This not only helps you and your doctor, but is so helpful to have on hand in the event of Insurance denials. In the world of Chronic Migraine, insurance denials are tedious and inevitable. Save yourself the additional headache by staying prepared with your documentation. MigraineBuddy app or a literal journal, or work document is a great way to keep track of your experience. If you invest in the Cefaly, they have an app that tracks too. I prefer to keep a working document. 

  • ADVOCATE for yourself! I have had doctors ignore my requests for blood or my symptoms. It can be so defeating. But, stay strong. If you can, find a new doctor. Do not stop fighting until you are heard.

  • FMLA - FMLA is absolutely necessary for job security when suffering from migraine. Not only can it help job security, but it can support you financially for days when you miss work due to migraine.

  • Drink lots of water! - Hydration is so important when your body suffers all the symptoms of migraine. Make it a priority by investing in a nice water bottle. I love my $20 32oz SimpleModern water bottle from amazon! It always keeps my water ice cold! https://a.co/d/gTc9a68 

  • Community. Community support is so important for support to get you through the rough patches. I’m not sure where I would be with out my friend and family for support.


With Love & Hope,

Gabriela💜




















Psalm 30:11

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,

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