Making a migraine kit care package for your family or friend can help them feel loved and appreciated. Whether they’ll use it now or in a week or two, a DIY migraine relief kit encourages your loved one to slow down and practice self-care whenever they experience a migraine.
Here are eight items you can include in your migraine care package.
1. Eye protection
Many people who suffer migraines experience severe photophobia, or extreme light sensitivity, during or before a migraine attack. In that case, try to include eye protection in the migraine kit, such as dark polarized sunglasses, an eye mask or FL-41 migraine glasses.
Besides sunglasses or eye masks, taking time in a dark room may also help your loved one’s migraines. But, for those moments when they have to go outside, the darkest-tinted sunglasses you can find will help. You can buy dark sunglasses with unique frames to match your loved one’s style and help them block out the sun and fluorescent lights no matter where they travel.
Also, consider adding a blackout sleep mask. Some brands even come in iced or heated versions to help soothe the muscles.
2. Ear protection
Others who experience migraines may experience noise sensitivity, such as hyperacusis. During a migraine, noise sensitivity often becomes more severe, leading to the need for ear protection. Try including items like earplugs or noise-canceling headphones in your care package. A loved one can quickly insert earplugs if they experience noises that could trigger to a migraine.
Migraine attacks may also lead to increased ear pressure and a feeling of ear fullness. Some people take supplements to increase blood flow, reduce tinnitus and ear pressure and lower inflammation. You can include helpful supplements in the care package that your loved one can access anytime.
Headphones offer noise-canceling elements to help your loved one relax or listen to calm music if they choose. Many headphones come in comfortable styles and designs, perfect for on-the-go migraine management.
3. Medication and supplements
Medication for migraines can be one of the most valuable things to include in your loved one’s care package. Here are a few medicinal treatments for migraine symptoms, including nausea, vertigo, dizziness and pain.
Nausea
Some all-natural remedies for nausea include peppermint and ginger. Peppermint contains menthol, which helps the body’s stomach muscles relax. It can also create a cooling effect for nausea relief. Some enjoy peppermint oil, which you can buy as an essential oil and include in the care package. Consider adding mint or ginger tea, as both ease nausea.
For others, moving air helps reduce symptoms of nausea. Consider adding a small fan to the care package to help your loved one feel better on the go.
Vertigo and dizziness
Other people who experience migraine may have vertigo or dizzy spells. Ginkgo biloba is a Chinese herb known for resolving vertigo symptoms, dizziness and balance issues by enhancing blood flow. You could also include over-the-counter Benadryl or Dramamine in your loved one’s care package.
Painkillers
The sooner your loved one takes painkillers, the better they’ll feel. Encourage your loved one to take their medication by putting over-the-counter painkillers in their care package. Painkillers may relieve aura and pain attacks for a while and can be even more effective when taken at the first onset of symptoms.
4. Essential oils
Try including some essential oils in your loved one’s care package. Rolling or dabbing oils on their temples or upper lip can help relieve nausea, head pain or neck tension. You could also include a home freshener or diffuser with lavender, chamomile or peppermint oil to produce a soothing effect in their home. For those who are sensitive to smells and find that some scents trigger migraine, include a roll-on stick in their care package. They can use essential oils to block out triggers with calming scents like lavender, orange or jasmine.
5. Cold and hot packs
Cold and hot packs can help your loved one ease pain and discomfort during a migraine. In some cases, heat may provide relief, while others may enjoy cooling or ice products. Check with your loved one before adding a hot or cold pack to their care package.
You can include ice rollers to ease or distract from the pain. Others appreciate ice packs they can place at the top or back of their head or migraine ice masks that cover the top of their face. You can stock the care package with warm packs and a heating pad for those who enjoy the heat. Your loved one can hold them against tense or painful muscles and soothe their pain with warmth.
6. A water bottle
Hydration can be one of the most effective migraine treatments. Include a generously sized water bottle in your loved one’s care package to encourage them to drink water and take their pills. Hydrating is crucial to avoiding dehydration symptoms and migraines, so your loved one should always have water handy.
Here are a few other reasons to keep water close.
- Drink before getting thirsty: A thirsty person is already mildly dehydrated, which can cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness and other unpleasant side effects.
- Symptom relief: When a migraine hits, use water.
- Take pills: Keep water close to wash down painkillers and supplements.
- Wet a cloth: Putting a damp cloth on the forehead can relieve pain or nausea.
A colorful, personalized water bottle can encourage your loved one to stay hydrated at all times.
7. A personal touch
When preparing a migraine care kit, you should include a few fun items for your loved one to discover. Family, friends and partners will love opening a package and discovering their favorite candy, snack or movie. You could also include comfort items like fuzzy blankets, socks or stuffed animals.
8. CEFALY’s migraine treatment
Consider gifting CEFALY’s migraine treatment device to your loved one. CEFALY offers a drug-free and clinically proven migraine treatment that helps relieve pain and prevent attacks. The Bluetooth-enabled CEFALY Connected syncs with the CeCe app, allowing you to track your treatments on your phone.
The device sits on the person’s forehead and targets the trigeminal nerve, the primary pathway for migraine pain. CEFALY is a safe and effective way to relieve symptoms and pain. Consider including this device in your loved one’s migraine care package and help them feel better whenever they need it.
Give your loved one relief with CEFALY
CEFALY is a unique, FDA-cleared, non-invasive migraine treatment. CEFALY attaches to an electrode worn on the forehead and sends tiny electrical impulses to the trigeminal nerve. This neurostimulation treatment helps relieve pain during a migraine attack and reduces the frequency of attacks over time.
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