Relief for migraines? Pepto Bismol (seriously)

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Relief for migraines? Pepto Bismol (seriously)

I stumbled led on this after a stomach ache; the next day my head wasn't throbbing so much! I googled it and 100's of people have been reporting this. Try it, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. I take it 4xday and it comes in tablets or liquid. 

FYI - I suffer from chronic daily severe migraines. More than once I considered ending it all. I've had these for 30 years!!! I'm mostly bedridden. 

God bless all of you pain warriors!!! I hope this helps someone; please let me know what you find. 

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I'm just recovering another 'head-banger' so I may well giv this a go. As you say, got nothin to lose. Will let you know how I get on.

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wow   well I will try it for sure.  I hear you on the pain and despair of the migraines.  I have them just about daily, take Imitrex just about continually -God knows what that is doing to me but hey I gotta have a life!!  Good luck and God bless. 

I am on disability from the headaches, I missed so much work I got in trouble all the time. Employers just dont get it!!

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Thank you for this, I've had a bad 2 weeks with a migraine every day, Dr will only give 10 triptans a month so I have to cut the tablets in pieces as thats the only thing that helps.

Everyone on the Forum who say had enough I so understand as I am at the end of my tether nothing works for me, last week someone mentioned asprin that did not work, whats wrong with me ??

I will go to buy pepto bismol, will try anything

Thanks glad you found something that works

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Having botox on thursd for migraines will try pepto bismol bfore i go

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I've had Botox, been tested for h.piloi, MRI's, CT Scans, blood flow studies, topomax (3 rounds), physical therapy, and I've been to every major migraine pain center in the U.S.,  I've also had occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, sympathetic nerve blocks(both sides), biofeedback and on and on... I hope this gives a little more background and answers some questions. 

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Glad that works I will put that on my to do list when I have had a go at being gluten free for 6 weeks

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maybe try acupuncture   I think I am going to try it again, it does help with the pain...

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Wow! I have only had half of what you have had. I am so going to pray for you. I, too have chronic migraines almost daily. However, Zomig nasal spray usually knocks them out. I just wish I wouldn't have to take so much Zomig. Botox, imitrex, maxalt, accupuncture, massage, topamax and aspirin did not work for me. I was going to try trigger point injections to see if it would reduce my headaches. I'm curious about the pepto bismol. I will stay in touch.

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Also a sufferer (15 yrs). Numerous therapies tried and dietary changes...down to about 1-2 per month..so much better than i used to be. take amitriptilyne and topiramate at bedtime. Now supplementing daily with magnesium citrate daily (Calm)- powder form; liquid calcium and liquid omega 3. Interestingly Pepto contains magnesium....wishing you pain free days

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Thanks for sharing something that works for you.  I have a question though, I have problems with constipation and I'm worried that pepto-bismol would make that worse. 

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WOW! And, I thought I was the only one to call it a "Head- Banger"

So sad, that is what I can relate to you....I may as well try the chalk tasting pink too!

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Yeah! Must be from the same era Rocketman. Anything is worth a try but not everything works for everyone. Unfortunately I get in-between symptoms which now include severe ear pain and I can no longer enjoy my music at the levels I was used to. I wonder if cannabis is any good as I know of an MS sufferer who gets benefit with this. Anyone else know of possibilities?? Best wishes, Liz.

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You need neurology referral and a sympathetic gp. Keep on at them.

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Hi QOTH,

Your not the only one who suffers from constipation , iVe had it as a side effect of all the different Pain killer drugs I've been put on.Go to your GP first before trying anything else.I have just been diagnosed with colon and rectum conditions , basically an internal prolapse of the rectum and a very slow transit Colon.Ive been taking micro goals up to 8 satchels a day plus strong suppositories even dynamite ones given by a nurse plus very healthy diet, coconut oil and hemp oil.Ive been told the Ibrufen I was on has caused Gastritus and the various codine meds have probably done the damage to the colon and severe straining and meds affected the internal collapse .Im now awaiting barium meal tests, X-rays 

Endoscopy from the bottom up and one from the throat down!

Learn from my lesson read up and never take anything unless you know what the side effects are long term.All this on top of severe HM and sciatica you don't want to do more damage than what's absolutely necessary. Contact your neurologists secretary or migraine nursing officer

and ask first.I am all for self knowledge but know all the facts about something before you take it and Peto Bismol with your symptoms does not bode well.Think long term health not immediate pain relief and building up further trouble elsewhere. be careful first check.

Good luck Yvonne

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Hi Angela291164,

Please don't try it just before Botox , the consultant will not be able to tell if your condition is being affected by the Botox if you mess it up by taking another med not prescribed just before it.Botox takes time to work you are wasting the NHS money £3000 approx per trial the docs and your time if you make any additional med that the consultant doesn't know about.It actually may be ok but ask the consultant first.Botox is not a cure nor is peptones Bismol but give Botox a try first .Its helped me a great deal many others here .No one I have ever consulted has as yet found a med to prevent the hemeplegia which for some long term is worse with paralysis at any time for any length of time days, weeks, months .If pain is your major concern then try Botox first.Its a very expensive treatment and many many Hm sufferers are on awaiting list to get on it .Dont waste the opportunity now it's been given you.It can work within a few days or works gradually over a few weeks the majority of those who ve had it have had some success with it.I know many who'd be glad to take your appointment

think about.. Good Luck Yvonne

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Hi Migraine all the time.

Im really concerned about what your advising and the dosage your taking,

Have you checked this with your consultant or doc? That's fine if you have otherwise I earnestly advise you to read up about the long term effects of taking it especially at a high dose  similar to what your doing.I quote the med sites "long term use (more than 6 weeks) may lead to toxicity.Not only could you be slowly be poisoning yourself damage to the stomach , gut and colon could be also caused especially long term effects at least constipation which of course is going to trigger your migraines yet again.Please see your doc or consultant.These meds are not to be taken long term.most advice on them warns you of the long term effects..That's there for a reason to cover the manufacturers of any damage claims due to what overdosing or mis use 

can cause.All I ask your self and others to do is check with your docs preferably your consultants before any serious side effects are created on top of what you have.Im sure your  consultant has told you that to over medicate yourself on any painkillers or trip tans or other forms of relief can actually cause continual migraines.I know readers are desperate for a cure

Im sure they want the pain to stop and if they have what I have with hM is SUNA and severe paralysis speech and memory loss I know how down you can get .See my other responses to others I lost a major career position that had took me 7 years plus of university and management training , plus my home and all my savings.But I did not give up fighting my own case for more help from specialists that really know what they are doing.Ive read more files,more med sites and kept asking and challenging the NHS and private consultations over 8 years.What I do have is a brilliant four girls ageing from 40 to 28 and a new husband who is prepared to take on someone with such disability most men would run a mile from and women for that matter.They support me all the way.I educate others about HM and Suna and help with poster campaigns nationally to educate business ,doctors nurses and the general public even schools.I really hope you will heed my advice but good luck either way , but please be cautious about recommending a medication that should never be used long term or overself dosing because of its toxicity. I'm concerned for your long term health and all the other readers .There is no med that is a cure for Hm but there are some that relieve and control migraines they all have side effects

to some extent.Thats why good consultants take close interest in your progress and diary details., Good Luck I wish you all the best on your journey to better health.Yvonne.

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Oh yes, I did try cannabis(lol) did not work for me...:P I have tinenitis...my spelling is horrible please excuse it-and I have many ear pains- sharp ones as well as all over the top of my head. I had sinus surgery, a large cyst in my (L) cheek area...of course this doctor that would end my pain!

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Thankyou for your advice ill wait for botox after forty tears of suffering xx

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Mine started after a bad viral attack over 2 years ago but all the symptoms seem to change and I have similar pain to those you are suffering. I take Gabapentin 900 mg three times a day and if I miss a dose or try to reduce it, the migraine intensifies so much I almost drove into the harbour. Thankfully the blogs in this forum have given me support and I hope I have been helpful in turn. I really think there is no one answer but live in hope. Xx