A strange headache cure?

This is going to sound absolutely 100% crazy, so strange that I actually went to post this before and then decided against it..But hey it might help somebody!!
I've been getting rid of my headaches (completely) lately by, wait for it, squeezing the ankle part of leggings over my head.
I've even got a little collection of different legging cuttings (I cut them to size so i dont look quite as weird)
And sometimes...if the squeezing sensation (not too tight though) isn't enough, i'll go ahead and shove an ice pack between my head and the leggings...ITS BLISS!!!!!

Well, there you go..it may be useful or it may just have given you a right giggle!!!
Does anyone else have unusual cures?

Wow I am glad you have found something that works for you
I normally put an ice pack on my forehead and behind my neck and go to bed
This usually numbs me enough to sleep and its usually better
My headaches never go away completely
Ange

I have to admit - That's an odd one. But,.. I can see how that would work. I've used bandannas to tie around my head at times and that helped. I made it tight enough to where it was comforting tolerable.

There's a pressure point between your thumb and your index finger just above the joint where they come together. Apply a moderate pressure to it with you other hand/fingers for a couple of minutes and that's been known to help too.

I've also had someone tell me to step on my foot. When you feel the pain in your foot, that will take your mind of of your headache. No. I didn't try it... lol

Ben

This is great advice! I used to squeeze my head between my hands when it gets bad, but can only maintain it for so long, but it's INSTANT relief. Soon after surgery, I would ask visitors to push my forehead into the pillow firmly and hold it till they get tired... they tend to get weirded out by it and it makes them highly uncomfortable. After I was discharged, I've even attempted to stack encyclopedias (yes, I still have them) on my forehead, but it wasn't the same. I will most definitely try your trick next time these headaches appear. Thanks again!

Frozen vegie bags work real good for ice packs-especially peas. They mold real good.