Sleep helps many sufferers get through an attack. Those who are lucky will awaken to find their migraine has disappeared. A cold gel pack or washcloth on your temples, forehead or neck can be comforting. Some migraine sufferers are soothed by heat or warm water on their hands or feet. If nausea and vomiting are one of your symptoms, keep a bucket and cold water nearby to avoid sudden trips to the washroom.
Abrupt movement can aggravate an attack.
Some sufferers on the other hand, prefer to stay in the washroom and find that a warm bath will relax tense muscles and help reduce blood flow to the head. You may benefit by drinking or eating in small quantities, particularly if hunger or dehydration were triggers for your attack. Cold water, tea or coffee may help. Those who don t find caffeine a trigger swear by a strong cup of coffee, which may help by constricting swollen blood vessels and by hastening the emptying of the stomach. Check what your doctor would recommend in your particular case.