General Question

cabrmario's avatar

Can someone tell me of an easy remedy for brainfreeze?

Asked by cabrmario (7points) March 16th, 2008 from iPhone

I like to drink frozen drinks in the summer but hate when I get brainfreeze.

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

11 Answers

Randy's avatar

Wait for it to end or just drink them slower. That’s what I do.

vanelokz's avatar

are you serious??

Response moderated
mikebrowne's avatar

Actually there is a cure. When I was told about it I thought the person telling me was full of crap, but I tried it and it worked.

The nerve that is affected can be suppressed by pressing your tongue as hard as you can against the roof of your mouth. The ‘brain freeze’ or ‘ice cream headache’ goes away very quickly.

Response moderated
Response moderated
DeezerQueue's avatar

You’ve got a brain? I’ve been cheated.

Spargett's avatar

mikebrowne is pretty much right. Its all about getting the blood that’s ciculating through your brain to a reasonable tempature. Whichever means works best for you.

Tounge, mouth full of hot water, etc.

eyeofnyc's avatar

rub your hard and soft palate (roof of the mouth) with your tongue. The friction causes the brain freeze to dissipate almost immediately.

breedmitch's avatar

Drink something warm. It works. Just warm tap water.

JackAdams's avatar

I’d really LOVE to read the remarks that were deleted…

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther