Migraines can be debilitating, but there are several things you can do to alleviate the pain and discomfort. Here are some tips from various sources:

• Rest: Lie down in a dark, quiet room and rest or take a nap.
• Temperature therapy: Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a numbing effect, which may dull the pain. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles.
• Stay hydrated: Drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
• Caffeine: Take a small amount of caffeine, such as drinking coffee, tea, or a cola, which can help stop headache pain for some people. But dont overdo it, and avoid caffeine too close to bedtime.
• Medication: Take over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription migraine medications, or anti-nausea drugs to treat your migraines, depending on what your doctor recommends. Take the recommended dose of your migraine medicine as soon as you have symptoms of prodrome, aura, or a migraine. Keep these drugs close by so you’ll be prepared.
• Avoid triggers: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, foods like cheese, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, cured meats, and things with a strong smell, and dont skip meals. Being hungry to the point that you feel shaky can bring on a migraine. Some researchers think low glucose (blood sugar) levels may cause changes in your brain that bring them on.
• Relaxation techniques: Try relaxation techniques like biofeedback, meditation, and yoga to deal with stressful situations, which might help reduce the number of migraines you have.
• Maintain good habits: Develop a sleeping and eating routine. Dont sleep too much or too little. Set and follow a consistent sleep and wake schedule daily. Try to eat meals at the same time every day. Exercise regularly, incorporating strengthening and stretching exercises. Maintain good posture to prevent neck and shoulder tension. Keep a headache diary to identify your triggers.
• Seek medical attention: If you experience migraines frequently, it’s important to see a neurologist who specializes in headache disorders. A headache specialist can diagnose the type of headache you have and prescribe medications that help control or lessen your symptoms.

Remember that what works for one person may not work for another, so its important to find what works best for you. If you have any concerns or questions, consult your doctor.