The Hot and Cold Therapy Gel Bead Facial Eye Mask by Fomi Care is definitely an eye mask rather than a traditional migraine hat, but we think it’s worth including because we know exactly how awful a sinus migraine can be. And this option directs temperature therapy right where it’s needed (like your forehead, eyes, cheeks, and temples). By race and ethnicity, here’s a breakdown of adults who have received a diagnosis of sinus infection: Increased intracranial pressure is a life threatening medical problem that can also lead to headaches. It can be caused by conditions such as: Technically you can use the Huggaroo Soothe Unscented Microwavable Heating Pad for with heat or cold therapy, but we think it stands out from the crowd more when used as a heating pad. Not only does it have a cozy, plush feeling that radiates comfortable heat during use, but it’s also unscented, making it especially helpful for people with migraine who have sensitivity to strong smells during episodes.

Overall, migraine hats have other benefits that make them a good addition to any migraine toolkit, Dr. Natbony notes. “Migraine hats are generally affordable and easy to use, and can provide a convenient and non-invasive way to manage symptoms.”triptans, such as almotriptan (Axert), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or sumatriptan (Alsuma, Imitrex, and Zecuity) A typical headache usually lasts between 5 minutes and 4 hours. Some migraine episodes can last for days or even longer. anti-nausea medications, such as promethazine (Phenergan), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), or prochlorperazine (Compazine) Once you put the hat on, you’ll immediately feel some gentle compression that takes the pressure off pounding temples. Positioned above your brows, it becomes kind of like an icy beanie; pulled all the way over your eyes, it offers the added benefit of darkness, which can mitigate an aura. But what I love most about the Eggplant is that it really molds to the shape of my head — and stays there, allowing me to position the ice right on my pain points. My aforementioned icy face mask and headband just don’t mold as well and, even worse, they slide around, so their relief is only as good as how still I can sit. (Anyone who has used a bag of, say, frozen peas to soothe a migraine will understand just how important something that molds, stays, and doesn’t leak can be).

A 2018 study found that more than 15% of adults in the United States had experienced a migraine episode or a severe headache within the last 3 months.Migraine episodes and headaches share some risk factors and causes, so it’s possible for a headache to turn into a migraine episode. Most tension headaches and general headaches are truly migraine episodes. Dehydration due to insufficient water intake or losing too much fluid from the body can cause headaches for some people. Migraine episodes aren’t always severe and could start off mild. If left untreated, they can progress and become more severe. However, not everyone likes migraine hats, and they may not work for everyone. One member wrote, “I do not use my headache hat because it is too cold. I love my flaxseed and rice cloth bags that I store in the freezer. A larger one to use on my cooling pillow and a longer, smaller one to drape over my eyes and temples.”