Michael VaggBarwon Health Childhood Migraines: When Are They More Than Just Headaches? Research has found a link between experiencing migraine headaches in adulthood and experiencing emotional abuse in childhood. So how strong is the link? Health Check: How Do You Choose Strong Painkillers? Opinion Commonly used over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen will usually be strong enough to alleviate common aches and pains. By Michael Vagg Published 31 May 14 Opinion