It’s no secret: migraine headache hurt. And it’s not just a little discomfort. If you deal with them on a regular basis, you’ve probably wondered if they might affect you long-term. Could your migraine be changing your brain? The short answer is yes. Chronic migraine make a difference in how your brain looks and acts…
If you develop a headache with no history of having had a similar headache, here are seven signs that it could be dangerous and require an emergency evaluation: It comes on suddenly (less than five minutes to maximum pain). It is severe headache (the worst headache of your life). You take a blood thinner. You…
Headaches are one of the world’s most common conditions. Some, such as hunger or stress headaches go away on their own and aren’t a cause for concern. Others, such as migraines, have the potential be be more serious. Migraines can be debilitating, but for some people who experience auras with their headaches, they could be…
It’s not just all in your head — literally. In fact, chronic migraine , or migraines that appear on 15 or more days per month, is characterized by not only severe, throbbing pain but also many other symptoms that accompany an attack, including nausea and vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound, smell, and touch; and even…
Migraine sufferers have higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke, research finds Individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to research published online in the British Medical Journal. This is…
You take prevention medication and steer clear of your known triggers — but still, you’re hit with a migraine Sometimes you can’t avoid it. So, what can you to do relieve the pain? Once an attack begins, you can take medication to help ease pain, says janine an associate professor of neurology at the University…
While it is not always possible to prevent migraine episodes, there are ways to reduce their frequency and severity. Medication to prevent episodes The following prescription drugs may help reduce the number of episodes that a person with severe migraine experiences: topiramate an antiseizure drug proponalol, for treating high blood pressure antidepressant medications botox gepants…
Some home remedies that can help relieve the symptoms of migraine include: using flexible cold packs or masks staying in a quiet, darkened room sleeping, when necessary The following supplements might help prevent migraine, although there is limited evidence that they work and not much is known about their side effects: herbal extracts, such as…
There is no cure for migraine. However, medications can treat the symptoms when they arise, and people can take steps to reduce the frequency and severity of episodes. Medications Pain relief and other types of medication can often help. Taking medication as soon as symptoms start may keep them from becoming severe. Some over-the-counter pain…
A migraine episode is different from a typical headache. The experience is different, and they can have different causes. Keeping a diary of symptoms can help a person and their doctor identify a migraine episode. Keep the journal for at least 8 weeks, and record the following. the time that symptoms start possible triggers, such…
