DS and migraines - what works for you?

Sorry he  (and anyone else!) suffers migraines....it must be awful !!

It's a shame he is resisting accupuncture, because I've heard great things!  Would
he be willing to try chiropractic?  I have 2  friends who suffered horrible migraines for YEARS,
until they found the right chiropractor.  They RARELY get them anymore---maybe
it'd be worth a try?

Before you read this---I am NOT one of those people who believe essential oils are
the miracle answer for EVERYTHING--- but my migraine-suffering friends rub peppermint oil all over their scalp when they feel
one coming on; and SOMEtimes, it gets rid of it! Maybe it'd help your son?    

I do NOT get migraines, but I can attest that the oil helps me, too---*SOMETIMES*
When I feel a SINUS headache coming on, (omg---before it rains, I get those barometric pressure headaches (or---"chinooks") mentioned above!!!, and I massage peppermint oil onto my scalp, face, and neck---
sometimes helps my pain, too!  I hope you find something that helps him! 


ETA....I wonder if a T.E.N.S. would help? 

I have tried it all but nothing keeps me from getting them. I take Depakote that makes them less excruciating however I have gained 20 lbs in 2 years from taking it. I tried, Topamax ( which was a horror story for me), every beta blocker, hypertension med, Botox, acupuncture, took vitamins kept food diaries, onions and garlic are a trigger as are changes in the weather. I take Imitrex as a rescue drug both the pill or if it's really bad, the injectable. Hope he finds some relief soon.

My dd has had migraines for the past few years, with multiple triggers. She has a lot of food sensitivities (both migraine triggers and other reactions). She is also triggered by stress, fragrances, weather changes and hormones.

Because of her food sensitivities, a lot of prescription medications aren't safe for her. We have been using some supplements, with limited relief. The thing that seems to help her the most is a probiotic taken at the recommendation of her allergist. He felt that it would help her be less reactive to her food triggers. It has made a huge difference for her. He told her to take one with multiple strains in it, so we went to a natural pharmacy and got their recommendation.

I used to get migraines quite often, but I started taking Vitamin B12, iron, and folate a few years ago for other health issues. As time went on, I realized I was not getting migraines at all. I've also added magnesium and Vitamin D to my daily vitamins.

I'd ask the doctor for a blood work up. Find out the levels for B12, folate, iron, and D. He might be low in those and that could be triggering the migraines.

Horrible migraines, brain fog, etc.
My trigger is gluten. I gave it up-can't even touch it-and so many things (including the migraines and brain fog) cleared up. It was all related to the allergy and inflammation for me. The difference was astounding.