Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief

A few McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation usually on one side of the head according to the Mayo Clinic Common effects include nausea vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound The attacks can last for hours or even days interfering with daily programs the same source noted MCDONALD'S SECRET DRINK ITEM WITH 'COTTON CANDY FLAVOR' GOES VIRALTaking a trip through the McDonald's drive-thru might help a few customers claim One viral video which has over three million views and counting shows a woman sitting in her car in a McDonald's drive-thru sipping a soda and eating fries The text disclosed she's doing this because I've had a headache for hours and TikTok commented it would help Other videos suggest a large Coca-Cola drink and an order of large fries lovingly called the McMigraine Dr Brintha Vasagar stated Fox News Digital can make the pain go away There is particular science as to why it works noted the Milwaukee Wisconsin-based family clinical physician The caffeine and the carbonation in Coca-Cola are two of the reasons according to Vasagar If you think about the greater part over-the-counter migraine treatments the medications themselves can contain a dose of caffeine she reported MCDONALD'S CHEF REVEALS WHY COFFEE FROM FAST-FOOD GIANT TASTES SO GOODThe caffeine constricts or narrows the blood vessels which can provide migraine relief for specific people the healthcare provider added The carbonation can help settle the stomach for those who experience nausea with their headaches When it comes to the salty fries the sodium can help correct electrolyte balance and dehydration which can be triggers Vasagar explained The carbohydrates in the fries can also help settle the stomach she added Another element Vasagar commented is the psychological benefit of comfort food FAST-FOOD MENU ITEMS THAT CHEFS LIKE TO EAT For a great number of of us fast food McDonald's it's that nostalgia It's that feeling of 'This is going to be comforting and make me feel better ' One person on TikTok wrote I work in neurology and our headache specialist literally recommends this to patients Another person wrote that only Coca-Cola is effective not Diet Coke Others agreed with that There is no scientific reason that one Coke over another should be beneficial for migraine cure Vasagar clarified I really think that piece plays into the psychological part of it what feels comforting to people when they're feeling ill This viral food hack isn't a cure the medical professional pointed out CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER This isn't a prevention measure Vasagar commented It's not like you can do the McMigraine every day and never get a migraine again That's just not the way it works Also drinking a large Coke and eating a bunch of fries could make matters worse for specific Triggers for migraines vary from person to person Vasagar warned So this combination for several people will make their migraines worse For more Lifestyle articles visit foxnews com lifestyleDr Tania Elliott a New York-based physician who specializes in allergies and internal medicine communicated Fox News Digital that a better quick-fix resolution is to stay hydrated Consider having a little bit of caffeine maybe in the form of matcha or green tea and keep your electrolytes up she suggested You're getting the benefits of addressing the expected underlying issues of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance but you're not having the increased risks and unhealthy contributors from eating French fries and a Diet Coke Elliott added Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment