Customer Reviews

WellPatch Cooling Headache Pads, Migraine, 4 - 2 x 5 1/8-Inch Pads (Pack of 6)

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I have been buying these headache pads for a long time. Before this, I bought something called "Migraine Ice Pads", but they are no longer around.

Here's how they work - there are two forehead sized pads in each sealed enclosure. There are two enclosures per box. You can reseal any individual enclosure, so you could have 4 different headache pads with each box.

But this is what I do for maximum affect - I take one of the pads and clip off a teeny bit of each corner and put that one on my forehead (otherwise it adheres to my hair which isn't good.) I take the second pad, and cut it in half and place those on my temples (with another tiny cutout to avoid my eyes.) And I lay down and let them help relieve the pain.

If you have a migraine or tension headache, these pads will work for a couple of hours. At least for me, it's not that much more than that, but it's enough time to allow you to rest and/or fall asleep. And they do get cold, really cold, although it takes around 5- 10 minutes. (So don't be disappointed when you first put them on and they are merely cool to the touch.)

I also have autoimmune problems, and often get fevers. These pads are wonderful for that, and they cool and comfort you. The only problem is that with a fever, they really don't stay cold very long at all, but again, they're wonderful while it lasts. What a comfort if you have the flu!

It's true that these are pretty expensive, but all the pads like this are. Do know that they really work, and that when are in the midst of a headache, they are a godsend.

Highly recommended. I've been using them for years. Excellent to use on kids, too.

For migraine sufferers; this stuff really works; may not cure it, but will certainly soothe it and bring it to a much more tolerable level. Better than taking pills :)

If your headache is really really severe--then, no, the pain won't completely go away. But it can take the edge off the worst headaches and can even eliminate the pain for more mild headaches.

If you don't refrigerate it, then yes it can take a few minutes for the "cold" sensation to build up (and if you are really hot, or in real pain, or both then you might still not feel it). But if you want it to feel really cold instantly, then refrigerate it. I usually keep a couple of boxes in the refrigerator, and a stack of boxes near the kitchen ready to be popped into the refrigerator.

I have had very frequent tension headaches (many each month) for my entire life. But NONE of the over the counter medications seem to do anything for my headaches. Discovering these migraine pads and also the "HeadOn" headache relief pain sticks (that you can rub onto your forehead) have been a godsend because these are basically the only things (aside from ice packs) that actually do anything for my headaches. I usually use painsticks during the day, especially if I'm at the office or some other environment where I would feel weird sticking a big pad onto my forehead. The painsticks are more discreet. But I use the migraine pads all the time at home, especially when I'm about to go to bed and don't want to have to deal with messy icepacks or other cumbersome solutions. They still feel mildly cool by morning, unless it's especially hot or something.

I agree with the reviewer who cautions against removing a pad too early. Sometimes it may feel like the pain is gone, but then you take the pad off and the pain comes right back within a few minutes.

Just last week I finally got prescribed a pill that my doctor and I are hoping might help prevent my headaches from starting in the first place. But even assuming it will work, it will take a few weeks before the medication builds up enough in my system to benefit me. I'm glad to have these until then. And if I continue to get headaches (though I hope the medication will at least reduce their severity) then I'll be glad to have these on hand.

--Andrea (borrowing this account from my partner, Kara)

I put these on the back of my neck when the office gets too hot but I'm the only one feeling it. It cools me down right away, and stays attached about 6 hours. Couldn't ask for a better way to cool off without freezing out everyone else.

I am not sure why people on here are giving these good reviews. Let me tell you my experience.

I get really bad migraines and I saw the good reviews for these and wanted to try them out because it is hard to find effective migraine pain relief. Let me tell you, they do not get very cold at all. You would be better off buying a gel pack and sticking it in the freezer. These were horrible for migraine relief. I used two at a time so I could cover my whole forehead and temples and they did not work or give me any relief at all. Basically, I wasted my money.

If you are a serious migraine sufferer, then these will probably not work for you. I can only surmise that others who gave this product good reviews only suffer minor migraines here and there.

Trust me about this.

I bought this product with skepticism that there was no way it could possibly keep cool for 6+ hours. Yesterday I tried it out for the first time and it did keep cool for 5+ hours, at which time I removed it from my head.

I get headaches where the patch wasn't made to be put, so I use a baseball cap to keep it in place and that works just fine. It feels good to have coolness over the area of my head that radiates pain.

I get terrible sinus and stress migraines in the temple area. I do get an aura, and I do get a "warning" prelude to a migraine where it stays confined to that zone of my face before becoming a full-blown migraine requiring prescription drugs or injections. I used to rely on things that didn't work, like frozen peas or ziplock bags of ice wrapped in towels until about four or five years ago I found these things and have been in love since. Since they stick to my forehead I can doze off without having to worry about waking up a mess. I keep a stockpile of these under my bathroom sink.

I have used these a few times now and decided they get a nice cooling effect and some mild relief of my migraines. I personally can not stand to have actual ice/gel packets on my forehead since it is to cold and actually makes my migraine worse. These pads are more of a cooling effect than a deep freeze feel. So if you like deep freeze this probably isn't the product for you.

As much as I like the cooling effect using the pads don't give 'total' relief it just helps to take the pain down a notch. Also helps to get some relief till the pain medicine kicks in.

So handy to have to help ease the pain but will not give you total migraine relief. Also I have a little trouble keeping the pads sticking to my forehead so I put one of my elastic head band round the top of my head to keep in place.

I never write reviews but I had to for these incredible patches! I've suffered from migraines for years now that prescription pain meds couldn't even help. I found these as a last resort doubting they would actually be helpful, and god am I happy I found them!!
They're so soothing/cooling and wonderful. They smell great and provide relief for at least 4 hours. I often fall asleep with them on, the lavender smell is great. I love that amazon sells them in 6 packs because I use them so often!

Also if you keep a box in the fridge- they're EXTRA cold and soothing.

Great product! I recommend 110%

Xo.

I have struggled with migraine attacks for years. These cooling patches have helped me a lot. They help lessen the severity of the pain and help me to sleep better. I have noticed that my attacks haven't lasted as long since I've started using them. I also don't usually have to take painkillers for as long. In my case, I find that the patches are really only cool enough to be effective for 3 to 4 hours. They still feel cool at that point, but not nearly as cool as a new one, and it's worth changing it to me.

I also have very sensitive/allergic skin, and I was worried that these patches might bother my skin. They do-- it's around the edges of the patch that my skin gets irritated, not underneath the sticky part of the patch itself. I have to leave the patches off for awhile or my skin gets too itchy.

Another thing I would like to mention is the smell, since I am also allergic to many scented products. Unfortunately, these patches are scented. They are "lightly scented" with menthol and lavender oil, and I do NOT like the scent. It bothers me, but not so much that I can't use the patch.

If you have struggled with migraines and their various symptoms, I would recommend that you try these cooling patches. They won't make the migraine go away, but they will help you feel better and sleep better while it's there.