How Excedrin Migraine Helps Me | Review and Giveaway
December 1, 2011 by admin - Jennifer
Filed under Featured, Giveaways
Company: Novartis Consumer Healthcare
Item Reviewed: Excedrin Migraine Relaxation Basket
Item Given Away: Excedrin Migraine Relaxation Basket – 3 Winners
Start Date: December 1
End Date: December 14
Dealing with migraines has become a way of life for me. In my 20s they would come and go, sometimes being gone for over six months, but as I have gotten older they seem to stick around a lot more and are sometimes unbearable to deal with. The light sensitivity, the pain so bad that it make you nauseous it just makes you miserable. Add a busy house with kids running around screaming, telephones ringing and regular daily activity and it makes me want to curl up in a ball with ear plugs, an eye mask and a blanket. Problem is I can’t let a migraine slow me down.
That is where Excedrin Migraine comes in. Back when I was younger I would just take regular aspirin and deal with it, but that stopped working long ago. I think as I have aged my migraines are mostly triggered by stress or things that really upset me, although a few over the years have just popped up out of no where. It is impossible for me to stay away from stress, it is in everyone’s lives one way or another. I do try to make things not bother me as much but that only works half the time.
All I know is when I have a migraine the only thing that has worked is Excedrin Migraine, taking that and then curling up with a blanket, eye mask and ear plugs, you know to help make it go away faster! But seriously, I am so thankful that I have something that works when my migraines come on, and while I am actively trying to make everything around me better life steps in and makes it not so sometimes and the stress does lead to a migraine. I even started a migraine diary on my computer to write about when they come on so maybe I can see a trend, something that maybe I need to stop doing, eating, etc. I have seen an increase in them since my move and I have read that that may be caused by dehydration, also lack of proper sleep sometimes may be the cause for me.
About Excedrin Migraine
- Excedrin® Migraine, a trusted brand, offers convenient and fast relief for migraine pain. In fact, in clinical studies, Excedrin® Migraine starts to relieve migraine pain in just 30 minutes.
- With Excedrin® Migraine, you’ll get fast and effective relief and get on with your life. Excedrin® Migraine is the first non-prescription medicine approved by the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine.
- Excedrin® Migraine is the #1 Neurologist recommended over-the-counter pain reliever for migraine pain relief.
- Excedrin® Migraine contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.
- Excedrin® Migraine is available in Geltabs, Tablets and Caplets.
- See your doctor for diagnosis of migraines and treatment options.
Oh, The Things People Would Do….:
Excedrin® Migraine and the National Headache Foundation teamed up to conduct a survey* that brings to light just how much people with migraines suffer – and how eager they are to lessen the pain and reduce the disruption in their lives. And what’s even more remarkable are the trade-offs people would make if they didn’t have to endure the pain of a migraine.
For example, did you know that:
- The average migraine lasts for 12 hours for those who don’t take any medication
- Nearly two-thirds (61%) of adult migraine sufferers would willingly wait in a long line rather than suffer from migraine pain
- A third (33%) would give up five percent of their annual salary
- Other workers would toss their vacation days (26%) or weekends (17%)
- And more than half (52%) would rather visit in-laws
If you deal with migraines know that you are not alone and there is information out there for you, to learn more check out http://on.fb.me/ExcMigO2O to see real migraine stories, and share your tips and suggestions with other sufferers. And visit the Migraine Center for more information on migraine relief. You will be glad you did!
Giveaway
I have a great, relaxing giveaway for three very lucky Dirty t Shirt readers. You have the opportunity to win an Excedrin® Migraine relaxation basket which includes the following:
- A therapeutic neck wrap that can be heated or frozen
- Swarovski Crystal Ear Buds to listen to relaxing music
- A soothing gel eye mask
- $15 iTunes gift card to purchase relaxing tunes
- $50 American Express gift card for additional stress-free needs
- Foot massager
- Back massager
And don’t forget to grab the coupon for Excedrin Migraine today!
This is a sponsored post. Migraine relief and relaxation kit were provided by Novartis Consumer Healthcare, the makers of Excedrin® Migraine; my journey for a migraine free experience is my own.
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Twitter: leanne_mac
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I do get migranes and I need to lay down in a dark room
Twitter: Mami2jcn
says:
My husband suffers from bad headaches and he also lays in bed with his eyes closed.
I get migraines and drinking black coffee helps and also laying down with earplugs to get rid of any noise.
I do and I never leave home with out excedrin. Thanks!
I have major migraines, and they only thing that seems to help is to lay down in a dark quiet room…. not really practical with kiddos!
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Coffee, hot water bottle, and naps PLUS Excedrin!
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I have terrible headaches and migraines on a regular basis. I’m not just saying this because this is an Excedrin post, but I LOVE Excedrin. IF I don’t have Excedrin and have no way of getting any, I have to lay down in a cool, dark room with a cold washcloth on my head. (with two little ones that’s more like wishful thinking)!
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Twitter: JalapenoMama
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Thankfully I do not suffer from migraines.
Thank you.
Twitter: ElenaIstomina
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I do get migranes sometimes. I take aspirin or other medicine and lay down in bed.
I suffer from hormonal ocular migraines and get them at least 10 times a month. At the first sign, I take medication, drink lots of water and try and take it easy. Avoiding my triggers is also another tip – caffeine, bright lights, etc.
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I suffer from migraine for years and I usually stay away from light/sound and sleep it off.
Fortunately I don’t, but my hubby does sometimes. He lays down or puts a freezing cold cloth around his neck if its too bad. This really helps.
Hardly ever for me…but when I do get the occassional one, caffiene and sleep help me!
I do not, but I do use excederin extra strength sometimes after I work out for to achy and the perk of caffine.
Twitter: mendyd
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I do not suffer from migraines often, but when I get one….whew! An Excedrin Migraine would do the trick.
I’ve had migraines before and never tried excedrine. I usually stay in a dark quiet room. Would love to try this product.
I use to have migraines quite often. When I had my hysterectomy in 1998 they seemed to diminish for a while then returned when I started dealing with high blood pressure. Since my surgery a few weeks back, along with the expected weight loss as a result of my surgery, my BP has dropped to normal and the headaches have gone away!
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I get migraines and usually have to lay back (but not down) with something over my eyes and no sounds and some Exedrin Migraine. I just read if you eat ice cream right when you feel one coming on it can help. That seems worth trying.
I do suffer from migraines and the only thing that helps me is laying down in a dark room with complete silence.
I do, especially during certain times of the month. I am not sure they really go away, but if I lay my head down for a bit (if I get a chance), it sometimes alleviates the pain.
Twitter: mamasmoney
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I get migraines every now and then and I just lay down in a dark room with a washcloth.
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Twitter: hollowsins
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I get them weekly and I try to avoid noise,light and caffeine when I have them
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luckily not often, but i do and the only thing that helps is laying down in the dark
Twitter: bthm1
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Since my migraines have gotten more frequent, I’ve found that if i take 2 of the exedrin migraine AND put a cool patch (see them in the kids section to bring down fevers) on my forehead, to help unconstrict the blood flow, at the beginning, I can curb and abate a migraine. with our new presc plan, my migraine meds are $80 a scrib, so if I can avoid using them til I have to, all the better!
I do and take Excedrin at the first twinge with a diet coke
Twitter: PricelessTeam
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I don’t suffer from migraines but my friend does.
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Twitter: momznite
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Not me, but a family member does.
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i do suffer from migraines normally i drink a glass full of water with an excedrin and lay down and try to fall asleep but that rarely happens seeing that i have three kids so i count on excedrin to do the work
Twitter: mrsmchappell
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I do suffer from migraines. My best tip is to be in a dark quiet place until the Excedrin kicks in. Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
i haven’t gotten one recently but i usually just try to sleep in the dark
I suffer from migraines (as does my daughter). The only thing that helps is lying down with my eyes closed in a dark room.
Thanks!
I do not suffer from migranes.
Yes, I do get migraines. If I can, I go straight to bed to sleep it away. Mine come every 2-3 years and are quite severe.
chugging water ridiculously sometimes helps to ward off a migraine! Thanks for this splendid giveaway
Twitter: auntiethesis
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At least twice a month and they can last anywhere from 1 to 3 days. I usually have to lie down in the dark because light hurts my eyes. I often look like I’ve had a stroke because they’re so bad, one eye droops. Excedrin does help many times but sometimes I have to move on to the injections my doctor gave me to try.
Twitter: winterbabe98
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I’ve had migraines since ’05. I usually lie down in bed, and make sure that the bedroom is dark and the temp’s comfortable.
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I do occasionally, alternating Ibuprofin and Acetometophin(sp) and sleep helps.
I have had bad headaches for years. I recently found out that I had disc narrowing and arthritis in my neck too..real bummer! I use the menthol blue goo cream on my neck and was taking tylenol but I bet Excedrin would work better..gonna go buy some today. Would love to win this gift basket! Thanks for the opportunity!
I do not suffer thankfully but feel for those who do
sweetheart4171(at)yahoo(dot)com
I do not suffer from full blown migraines, but I do occasionally get a severe headache. What helps me best is to go to a dark room.
I don’t suffer from migraines but my hubby does. He take a hot bath or sleep
i do have bad headaches, not sure if they are migraines even tho the doc says they are. Rx meds for migraines dont help. when i remember to drink lots of water, i tend to get less headaches
I don’t suffer from migraines, but a friend does and he tries to lay down and keep it quiet.
I get extreme sinus headaches and sometimes all that helps is sleep, rubbing my sinuses helps a lot too and heat, submersing my head in a super hot bath, etc.
I do suffer from migraines and when I have one I put ice on my head in hopes it helps
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thanks
I do get them once in a while and all I can do is shut off the lights and just lay down and hope it doesn’t last too long. Thanks for the chance.
I don’t suffer from migraines but my brother does and the only that works for him is take some Excedrin take a relaxing shower and then head for the bed.
Twitter: tannawings
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When I get a migraine only trying to sleep in a dark room helps!
I luckily do not, but a family member does. They usually lay down in the dark to help with the pain, I think.
I only get them if I’m outside in the sun with sunglasses. The only thing that helps is to take a tylenol pm and darken the room completely.
Yes-it’s hard to get rid of a migraine but some of the things that relieve some of the pain is turning out all the lights. Laying down with a wet wash cloth on my head and over my eyes.
Twitter: TheAngelForever
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Unfortunately I do get migraines. For years giving up caffeine helped. Then I had the boys and things changed. Not a little caffeine is what the doctor told me and I have Excedrin Migraine just in case I need more.
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I don’t get migraines, but my husband sure does! They’re difficult to deal with since one of his biggest triggers is the weather – not much we can so about that!
I do not get migraines
I do not suffer from migraines but my daughter has recently.
I do suffer from migranes and rest and ibuprofen helps
I go to a quiet room, turn off the lights and rest when I get a migraine.
I do not suffer from them but my husband does. Excederin is a staple in our house!
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Twitter: jilltrav
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I have had migraines for years and always took prescription meds. But this year I starting taking Excedrin Migraine and it works!
I also lay down in a dark room and hold a pillow over my head to block out sounds!
jill.watkins (at) gmail.com
I do! And about all that helps is a nice hot bath a couple asprin and laying down!
I do and laying down in a dark room always helps
Twitter: cjwallace43
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No migraines but occasional headaches.
Twitter: shuggysmommy
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my husband suffers from migraines and the only thing that really works for him is a hot shower and a dark room. excedrin also helps him too because of the caffeine in it! thanks!
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i do, badly, only thing helps is the dark room and no eating at all.
Twitter: mrsmchappell
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Twitter: Lyndadawinda
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When I get a migraine I take Excedrin Migraine while taking a tall glass of ice water and then lay down quietly with my eyes closed.
No I don’t suffer from migraines, I do know a few people that do and they sound just terrible to have. A headache every now and then is fine with me compared to a migraine.
I do occasionally and I try to take something at the first sign of one.
I do suffer from an occasional migraine, and Excedrin Migraine is the only fix.
Stay in a dark quiet room and taking a nap usually helps me, but I dont get them often.
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I do….I drink lots of water and sleep it off
Dark room and a quiet house
I don’t have migraines but I have horrible sinus headaches. Steam helps them, sometimes, but at times, I just have to lie down.
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Twitter: tobinsmommy08
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I never used to get headaches, but I’m pregnant right now and have had horrible migraines. The only thing that has helped is sleep and a dark quiet room. Sometimes caffeine works too!
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i do. i like to go to the sauna.
I have to take medication twice daily for migraines but take ASA free excedrin for those break-through migraines that I get. I often sit around with sun glasses and a ball cap on so I can function without having to go to bed.
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I do.. I usually take some advil and a cherry rc.
I do get them, I take Excederin and lay in the dark.
Twitter: missreneer
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Unfortunately I suffer from a migraine at least 3-4 times a week. I usually go somewhere away from light and sound. I also take Excedrin Migraine because it is the only thing that really helps me. I should buy stock..LOL!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway
Renee
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Twitter: jacksondeb
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i suffer while laying down with the lights out
I do suffer from migraines! The best thing for me is to lay in a quiet room and I like to use an ice pack! Thanks for the chance to win!
Twitter: gummasplace
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A few times each year.. I drink strong coffee or a drink with a lot of caffeine.
Twitter: reesspace
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Once a month I end up with a migraine that forces me to lie quietly in a dark room. It is really the only thing that helps me.
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I get migraines every so often and the best way I have found to deal with them is to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
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I don’t have migraines, but stress headaches and I have to put a cold cloth on my head.
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Twitter: debbi_AlwaysE
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Yes, I do. I try to head them off (no pun intended, lol) by drinking lots of water, taking time to relax when I’m stressed, and carrying Excedrin Migraine with me everywhere!
If I still get a migraine, I wrap something warm around my eyes to block out the noise and light, and lie down somewhere quiet.
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Go to the doctor!!! I get migraines and pass out
Twitter: Janetfaye
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I do not suffer from migraines but if I get a headache I lie down in a darkened room.
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Twitter: JustAnotNewBlog
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I do and usually take an Advil and go lay down.
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I do not suffer from migraines.
Yes, I occasionally suffer from Migraines. I’m grateful it is just occasionally, since I suffered a traumatic head injury a few years ago, in an ATV accident. When I have the migraine, Excedrin is my first choice!
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i don’t have migraines, thank goodness, but I do have bad headaches sometimes…and lying down with your eyes closed in a dark, quiet room can help a bit.
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The only thing I can do is go to sleep.
i get them about once a year and nothing helps unfortunately
I get migraines about once every couple of months. I try to filter out light and noise to keep it from hurting so bad. Thanks.
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I do but I try to catch them early and take something, also drink tons of water. Maybe grab a nap if I can
i just take excedrin- put a warm rag over my head and get in the dark
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I do get migraines. Almost daily. Lying down with no sound is a big help.
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I don’t suffer, but my mom does. She gets massages on regular basis to deal with the migraines
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I don’t suffer from migraines but my husband does. He usually takes a long nap
Twitter: cinderella10383
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I suffer from migraines I have found a way to get rid of them, take some medication then get into a hot bath and submerge your head up to right before you eyeballs, then rub your temples and head where it hurts and soon enough it will be gone. I do this each time I get a migraine
Twitter: giveaway_mommy
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Fortunately, I do not suffer from migraines and only get the occassional headache.
Twitter: weeziestoy
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No migraines here thank God….I do have other issues…My sister has them…quiet and darkness seems to make here feel better…