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Hey All, Hopefully this little tip will give you some relief

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Ace444
Ace444

Hi everyone,

I've been spending a lot of time on this website reading about migraines, tension headaches, and about anxiety for awhile now.  All of you are so supportive! I've been dealing with horrendous anxiety for about a year now and have been trying to get out of the visious cycle. 

 My anxiety has left me with a tension headache for about 4 months now. It's a constant pressure in my head. I've been in and out of doctors (you know the drill) and have tried several medications to stop the viscous cycle and nothing has really helped, plus I did not like all the side effects. 

I read somewhere that applying Tiger Balm or Icy Hot to the back of your neck, shoulders and temples helps with a migraine or tension type headaches.  I bought some right away and tried it. I have been applying it for the past two days up to three times a day and it definitely takes the edge off!! Just thought I would share this little tip with you all to see if it helps any of you. I know how we can be desperate to find any kind of remedy for these migraines and this definitely helps. I bought the role on icy hot so it's easy to.  Hopefully this little tip will help some of you to get some relief because I know how frustrating it is!!

 

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  • Guest
    Guest Ace444

    Posted

    thanks is this suitable for a 12 year old?
    • Ace444
      Ace444 Guest

      Posted

      There is a softer version of Tiger Balm that you can get that isn't as strong and smells better. This might be better for someone who is younger.

  • sylwia30346
    sylwia30346 Ace444

    Posted

    Hello! Thanks for sharing the tip! Is it red or white tiger balm?
    • Ace444
      Ace444 sylwia30346

      Posted

      I used the white tiger balm...the red one might be a little strong 
  • sylwia30346
    sylwia30346 Ace444

    Posted

    Thank you! I will defo try it as I get tension headaches everyday for few weeks now. Thanks for sharing!!
  • thomas96833
    thomas96833 Ace444

    Posted

    Muscle rub helps me a lot with the tension headache. Put some deep heat on your next and shoulders.

    Try to avoid painkillers as you get rebound migraines / headaches.

    • sylwia30346
      sylwia30346 thomas96833

      Posted

      I couldn't agree more re painkillers and rebound headaches... this is what I am struggling with over the last few weeks.... sad

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