Migraine - I suffer from cronic to migrain headachs at least every other day no over counter pills?

29 Jun 2012

Hello duhnae. Flexeril is used off label in the treatment of Fibromyalia. I could find nothing to say that its been used in the treatment of headaches ande migraines. You might ask your doctor what she/he believes if it could be helpfull. ( It might just be so) Best to you, pledge

29 Jun 2012

If your doctor prescribed Flexeril, maybe he is thinking the are related to muscle spasms in the neck area. I know if I get a migraine it does make my neck & back of the head sore & I do tke a flexeril, but it is not a typical migraine medication. Can you take Immitrex or Axert? Those are two good migraine meds if Excedrin & a cup of coffee doesn't help. Just my toughts... Mary

29 Jun 2012

Flexeril helped my wife sleep but it did nothing for the pain. Did your Dr prescribe these for your Migraines, or do you have them for something else? You should check with your Dr for the final word on this. Hope this helps.

29 Jun 2012

Have you seen a Neurologist yet? I am seeing one now for migraines. He gave me Zomig nasal spray. It worked great but not great for me because I get muscle pain and have trouble moving my hands for 24 hours. So now he is trying Maltrol I think. Have not tried it yet. Tried Immitrex but it had reactions with my med. Good luck hope you find something soon!

Take care,

Smileyhappy

29 Jun 2012

I have Chronic migraines also & if your dr. did give you Flexeril for the migraines they probably think that you are having Tension headaches. If that is the type of migraines then the Flexeril will help relax the muscles in your neck.
Are you seeing a Neurologist for your migraines?
My Neurologist actually has me on a maintenance medication, Doxepin & it has cut down on my number of migraines. I also take Zomig nasal spray & I also take Tordol when they are so severe that I am vomiting & pass out.

I would definately check with your Neurologist as there are several different medications available through prescriptions.
Best of luck, Kathy

30 Jun 2012

As others have said, it may help you if you get a lot of muscle tension with your migraine but it wont do much for a true migraine because that is a vascular problem and flexeril wont help that. If you are suffering daily from migraines and OTCs are not helping, it is time to talk to a Dr and see what your options are. It might be a good idea to have some testing done to be sure that it truly IS migraines. Many conditions can start with severe headaches.

5 Jul 2012

6 Jul 2012

Have you tried LipiGesic M? It's an over the counter homeopathic medication that actually stops migraines for many people.

I've recommended it several times and it works. If it works for you, it will stop your migraine in minutes, so you can get on with your day.

You can buy at Walgreen's and CVS.

14 Jul 2012

My neurologist prescribed Baclofen which is also a muscle relaxant, but she said that this particular one also has pain reliever properties. The Flexeril probably doesn't.

However she asked me if I tensed up due to my migraines. I said YES. My whole body is very tense from the pain. She thought that it could help me due to the tensing up as well. So maybe Flexeril could help you on that basis, but I wouldn't think that it is going to help a severe migraine by itself.