Skip to content
  • Product
  • How it Works
  • Clinical Evidence
  • For Clinicians
  • Product
  • How it Works
  • Clinical Evidence
  • For Clinicians
+1 844.475.7100
US United States
Europe Europe
Canada Canada
Other Other
  • Product
  • How it Works
  • Clinical Evidence
  • For Clinicians
  • Product
  • How it Works
  • Clinical Evidence
  • For Clinicians
+1 844.475.7100
US United States
Europe Europe
Canada Canada
Other Other
April 15, 2025

What’s In A Migraine Toolkit?

When you notice the first signs of a looming migraine attack, you might feel anxious, helpless, or even defeated. One thing that can help you regain a sense of control is reaching for your migraine toolkit.

What is a migraine toolkit, exactly? It’s a collection of things that can soothe migraine pain, help address individual symptoms, and just make you feel better during an attack.

You might have more than one migraine kit: one to keep in the car for emergencies, one at the office, and one at home. Everyone’s migraine emergency kit is different. It’s all about collecting the migraine relief products you personally find to be helpful. Here are a few possibilities to consider adding to yours—including CEFALY, the #1 neuromodulation device for migraine. Try it risk-free for 90 days!

Components of a migraine kit

Ice packs and/or a cooling cap

Many people with migraine find cold therapy to be effective for pain. In the freezer, keep gel packs to apply to your head, neck and/or eyes.

Ice roller

Keep this little gadget in the freezer and then roll over your face or neck for relief. If summer heat is a migraine trigger for you, you can even carry the ice roller with you for a quick cooldown.

Heating pad

Heat therapy can also ease pain and relax tense muscles. Some people swear by a combination of heat and cold: keeping an ice pack on their neck while warming their feet with a heating pad or hot water.

Water and electrolytes

Dehydration can trigger a migraine attack or make one worse. A water bottle is always a good addition to your kit. Powdered electrolytes or a sports drink can also help rehydrate you quickly.

Essential oils/herbal remedies

People have used certain herbs and fragrant oils to alleviate pain for hundreds of years, especially peppermint, lavender and rosemary. If you find them helpful, add essential oils to your migraine relief kit.

Medication

If you’ve been prescribed medication to abort a migraine attack or relieve migraine pain, keep it accessible at all times. Your toolkit may also include over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-nausea medications.

CEFALY

As a drug-free, fast-acting treatment for migraine, CEFALY is an essential part of your migraine toolkit. In one study, 79% of patients saw a significant reduction in headache pain after one hour of CEFALY ACUTE treatment.

The ACUTE treatment is most effective when begun at the first sign of a migraine attack, so make sure your CEFALY device is charged and new electrodes are at the ready.

Get Drug-Free Migraine Relief With CEFALY

90-day money back guarantee
FDA-Cleared
Financing available

Acupressure device

You may have heard that applying pressure to the LI-4 spot between the thumb and forefinger can relieve head pain. If this works for you, consider getting a special ring or clip that can maintain pressure on that spot.

Caffeinated drink

Sometimes, a small amount of caffeine can help relieve pain in the early phase of a migraine attack. Depending on your preferences, and how you react to caffeine, you may want to add a soda, a few tea bags, or another caffeinated option to your migraine toolkit.

Green-light lamp

People with migraine-related photosensitivity may benefit from a lamp that emits narrow-band green light. In a darkened room, green light may soothe you and help you see without strain.

Sunglasses

If your migraine attacks are marked by light sensitivity, make sure you always have a spare pair of sunglasses in your kit.

Migraine glasses

More effective than sunglasses, Avulux migraine lenses are clinically proven to filter out up to 97% of the blue, amber, and red light that can worsen migraine attacks and increase light-triggered pain. Avulux’s patented precision lens technology also allows in over 70% of soothing green light, which may help people living with migraine.

Extra comforts

A favorite plush blanket. Your comfiest hoodie. Soft socks. When you’re in the throes of a migraine attack, small comforts can help you feel just a little bit better.

Your support team

What if a migraine attack strikes during the school day and you can’t drive to pick up your daughter? What if you’re unable to work and you need someone to cover your shift? In your migraine toolkit, keep a list — written or mental — of the people you can call for backup.

The one migraine remedy you can always count on? Your CEFALY device. Discover why so many people call CEFALY’s non-pharmaceutical migraine relief and prevention “life-changing.”

Try CEFALY risk-free for 90 days

[i] https://www.healthline.com/health/essential-oils-for-headaches#peppermint-oil

[ii] Chou D. E. et al. Acute migraine therapy with external trigeminal neurostimulation (ACME): A randomized controlled trial. Cephalalgia. 2019; 39(1): 3-14.

[iii] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side

 

Related Posts:

  • FAQ
    FAQ
  • aura is a set of symptoms that about 25-30 % of migraine patients experience
    What Type Of Migraine Do I Have?
  • Pausing to note your body's cues while exercising to prevent a migraine
    Why Do I Get a Migraine After Exercise — and How Do…
  • a pair of glasses sits on a table in front of an open book
    Migraine 101: Glossary
  • Alternative Migraine Treatment
    Alternative Migraine Treatment
  • Where Does Migraine Pain Hurt?
    Where Does Migraine Pain Hurt? 
← Previous Post
Next Post →

Search the CEFALY Blog

Recent Posts

  • A mom with short brown hair hugs her son while wearing the CEFALY migraine device "CEFALY Gave Me My Life Back": Camille's Search for a Drug-Free Migraine Treatment
  • Episodic migraine vs chronic migraine What Patients Need to Know About Episodic Migraine vs. Chronic Migraine
  • A woman smiles while holding a model of the brain “That’s When I Realized: I Have Migraine.” Beth’s Empowerment Story
  • A glossy black CEFALY migraine device on a blue background The CEFALY Technology Origin Story: 20+ Years of Migraine Innovation
  • Unable to Tolerate Migraine Medication, She Turned to CEFALY: Lori's Migraine Story

Categories

  • CeCe App
  • CEFALY Education
  • CEFALY Journey
  • Clinician's Corner
  • Customer Testimonials
  • Healthcare
  • Living with Migraine
  • Men's Health
  • Mental Health
  • Migraine 101
  • Migraine Info
  • Migraine Stories
  • Migraine Triggers
  • Seasonal Triggers
  • Veterans
  • Women's Health

Latest Posts

Essential Oils for Migraine Headaches
CEFALY Education

The Essential Guide To Medical Devices For Migraine

May 24, 2024
Read More →
A mom with short brown hair hugs her son while wearing the CEFALY migraine device
CEFALY Journey

“CEFALY Gave Me My Life Back”: Camille’s Search for a Drug-Free Migraine Treatment

Discouraged by her experience with medications, Camille began building a toolkit of non-pharmacologic migraine treatments. Find out what…

January 27, 2026
Read More →
Episodic migraine vs chronic migraine
Migraine Stories

What Patients Need to Know About Episodic Migraine vs. Chronic Migraine

While official definitions classify episodic migraine as fewer than 15 headache days per month and chronic migraine as…

January 2, 2026
Read More →
  • Cefaly App
  • Find a Provider
  • For Clinicians
  • Cefaly App
  • Find a Provider
  • For Clinicians
SUPPORT
Schedule Coaching
FAQ
Electrodes
CEFALY App
Find a Certified Provider
Quick Start Guide
Returns & Warranty
Contact Us
PROFESSIONAL
For Clinicians
Clinical Studies
INSURANCE & BENEFITS
HSA/FSA Eligible
COMPANY
About Us
Reviews
Careers
Affiliates
Influencers

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Return Policy

Cookie Policy

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

The CEFALY Migraine Relief app, CEFALY Connected device, and coaching services are not yet available in the EU.
© 2026 Cefaly. All Rights Reserved.

Region change detected

Checking your region...