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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Excedrin Migraine June Post-National Migraine Awareness Month+ Giveaway

As you all know, I've been working with Excedrin Migraine to help support migraine awareness and relief.  I've had a wonderful and beneficial time educating myself while connecting with others.  It's important to know as much about migraine triggers and what causes them.  I've never felt as in control of my migraines as I have while working with Excedrin.



Did you know June is National Migraine Awareness month? It's time to make migraines visible! Two of the most significant reasons are: ridding ourselves of the myths and misconceptions about migraines and the resulting stigmas. Making migraines more visible could result in more research funding which could result in better migraine treatments.  Whatever you do, please band together to make migraines known and help people gain relief.

Since summer is now in full swing, this is a crucial time for migraines for me.  I know that if I stay in the sun for too long without tons of water, it's a recipe for disaster.  Too much sun in general isn't great for you, but pairing a migraine with the hot sun beating down on you is a horrific feeling.  I know my body and I know that it needs to be in the shade in hot times. I've been using the My Migraines Tracker for the past six months  and it's been such a fantastic experience.  I've learned what my triggers are, how certain moods are apt to bring on migraines, and what foods I should avoid.  I'm happy to say my migraines are in much better control now than ever.  I am eternally thankful to Excedrin and the tracker.  Research shows that the best thing you can do for controlling migraines is to identify your triggers. I still use the tracker every single day.  I like looking back and seeing past weeks and days of data. 

The best thing I can say for those who suffer from migraines is to learn your triggers, like I mentioned before.  Migraines are insufferable and they prevent life from happening while you are having one.  Listen to your body and find out what works and doesn't work.  You'll be much happier that way.

One lucky winner will win a June Excedrin giveaway featuring:

Aero Snooze: Three-piece set includes TSA-compliant carrying pouch with soft nylon eye mask and foam earplugs to help travelers drift off to sleep.
·         Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow: This u-shaped travel pillow is made of memory foam to provide support that correctly aligns your neck and spine, while supporting your head in sumptuously soft comfort.
·         Tritan From Eastman Water Bottle with Straw: This 25 oz. bottle is made of durable Tritan material, BPA free and meets FDA requirements. This bottle is impact and shatter resistant and does not retain odor and/or taste.


100 comments :

  1. I always use Excedrine Migraine. This stuff is the best. Starts to work me in about 15 minutes.

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  2. I lay down in a dark room after taking exedrin migraine

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  3. I try not to eat certain foods that trigger them when I get them I have to put a pillow over my head and go to sleep

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  4. I manage my migraines with medication, water, sunglasses, and sleep.

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  5. the only medication that works for me on migraines is vicodin

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  6. I try not to get overtired because that triggers mine. I take a mix of pain meds to control mine.

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  7. Nothing really works...when it's bad, it's horrible & after a few days I end up in the ER.

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  8. I usually take a long nap and drink lots of water when one strikes.

    jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  9. At the first sign of a headache I take Excedrine to ward off a Migraine.

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  10. I manage my migraines by avoiding milk and most dairy products. They are my triggers. A good sinus pillow also helps.

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  11. I use Excedrin Migraine along with a hot hot shower and a dark room.

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  12. there are sinus headaches which are much easier but migraines are so different. After meds I have to lay down in darkened bedroom and just wait it out.

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  13. I take Excedrin migraine and take a warm bath and then lay down.

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  14. well i just had one for two days now and i bought my 7 yr old a present some kind of calvin kline spray cologne dealy and hes sprayed it before but he sprayed it and it triggered a headache like no other noises where like so loud and painfull to even raise my head up to answer anything so i managed to take some cool clothes and be drencehd in water basiclly with the fan blowing on the foot of the bed so my hair wouldnt bother me there is not much u can do just grin and whish to god it would be over soon but all is getting well now just take some excedrin and it helps take the jumpyness off that is like a drill going through concrete like o my gosh but ya that helped me

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  15. A shower then a dark, quiet room.

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  16. I take Excedrine Migraine, make sure I eat something, drink lots of water, lie down in a dark room and close my eyes.

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  17. I try not to stress out to much

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  18. I try not to stess out to much

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  19. Right now, I use Anacin. I wouldn't mind trying other things, though.

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  20. I lay down in a quite dark room.

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  21. I usually have to take an aspirin and drink lots of water.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  22. I get migraines only every few years. I try to nap before it gets too bad so I sleep through it.

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  23. Sleep, ice packs, and medication

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  24. I take Excedrin and try to sleep.

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  25. Lay down, turn off all the lights and any noise and try and relax.

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  26. Dark room, lay down, no noise and try to relax. I also take Excedrin.

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  27. i usually use the tension migraine pills

    edq143 at yahoo dot com

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  28. Luckily, I don't really get migraines -- but if I get a headache -- I drink lots of water and sometimes take an Aleve.

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  29. I take Migraine Excederine, lay down in a dark, quite, draft free room, turn the air down so it is cold. If it is too bad I take Imitrex.

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  30. All I can do is sleep until I feel better !

    Love3570@aol.com

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  31. I stay out of the sunlight as much as I can & wear sunglasses.

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  32. Pop 2 excedrine migraine pills and wait about 15 min it's gone. Even the worse migraines ever.

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  33. take some pain pills and lay down

    cb_shorty2003@yahoo.com

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  34. I try to nap it off. And sometimes I use migraine medication.

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  35. Lay down in a cool dark room.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  36. I lay down in my room alone. My mom even bought me window darkening curtains to help.

    pokergrl8 at gmail.com

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  37. I use Excedrine Migraine, eat well and drink lots of water, and lie down in the dark for a while.

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  38. I take Extra Strength Excedrin or my husband's prescription migraine medicine.

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  39. I like to be left alone in a quiet, dark room.

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  40. I put a heat pad with lavender on my heat & lay in a dark, quiet room.

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  41. I avoid foods with msg and stay away from any form of hormones!

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  42. Drink alot of water and lay down in a dark quiet room.

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  43. Showers and dark quiet rooms help me.

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  44. I drink something with caffeine and take aceteminophen

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  45. I have to lay down in a quiet room and very dark (most of the time I cover my head with cover) and take Excedrin

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  46. I have to be in a dark room while no sound at all.


    Desiree Dunbar
    desireedunbar@hotmail.com

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  47. I lay down for a bit and close my eyes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  48. I lay down for a bit and close my eyes. sweepmorey at gmail dot com

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  49. my son gets them we are trying to find out what the triggers are

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  50. I take Excedrin Migraine and go to bed in a dark room.

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  51. I take Excedrin, lay down in a quiet, dark room, and take a nap.

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  52. migraine medication & try to control my breathing as if going into meditation

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  53. I pretty much am not functioning during a migraine. I will go into my room.close the blinds and try to sleep.

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  54. I manage my migraines with medication

    FunkyColdMadena@hotmail.com

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  55. Lay down in a dark, quiet room.

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  56. Excedrin migraine and a cool dark place to lay down.

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  57. My son has them and I put him in a cold dark room with no sound.

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  58. Drink lots of water and get my neck massaged.

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  59. I take a nap and pop an exedrim migrane. and then drink coffee.

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  60. Take Excedrin and when it's really bad I just have to go to bed and either use a heating pad or ice pack on my head

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  61. I lay down and put a pillow over my head and don't move.

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  62. Excedrin Migraine
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

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  63. I manage my migraines by drinking lots of water. If that doesn't work, I take 4 motrins with a Suedafed, lay down in a cold dark room.

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  64. I first take excedrin and drink a lot of water and sit and close my eyes for a while. Then, later I will make sure I take my vitamins.

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  65. I take my medication, lots of water and then am quiet for a while. Then I take my vitamins and more water.

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  66. I try and stay away from caffeine and bright lights which can trigger the headache.
    Laurie Emerson

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  67. I try to sleep if I can. If not, hot compresses sometimes work.

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  68. I take some meda and take a nap.
    Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

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  69. I try to take a nap in a dark room

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  70. I take excedrin, put a wet washcloth over my forehead, and shut off all the lights
    piggymel85 at yahoo dot com

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  71. Mostly try to get into a dark room and keep cool.
    Michelle Tucker

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  72. I use a prescription medicine, I have never tried exedrin migraine but I would like to give it a try

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  73. I manage migraines with Excedrin Migraine and rest.

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  74. a cold cloth, med. and a dark room wilcarvic
    [at]gmail[dot[com]]

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  75. When I get a migraine I lay down in a dark room with a cold cloth on my head. If I'm lucky I can fall asleep and when I wake up I'm okay.

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  76. I use a Warm cloth and any headache medicine and can get! Low light helps too. Aritenour1979@aol.com

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  77. Excedrin Migraine and some water!

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  78. i just lay down and go to sleep to try to make them go away

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  79. I do my best to take a nap and stay away from loud noise and light. lexbaylor17 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  80. I usually put a cool cloth on my head and take ibuprofen

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  81. i always keep a bottle of advil migraine with me :)

    natashangt (at) live (dot) com

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  82. I use Ibuprofen and lay down for a little.

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