Migraine is a true organic neurological disease. Migraine with aura is characterized by a neurological phenomenon (aura) that is experienced 10 to 30 minutes before the headache. Most auras are visual and are described as bright shimmering lights around objects or at the edges of the field of vision (called scintillating scotomas) or zigzag lines, wavy images, or hallucinations. Migraine without aura is the most prevalent type and may occur on one or both sides (bilateral) of the head. Tiredness or mood changes may be experienced the day before the headache. Nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (photophobia) often accompany migraine without aura. Migraine headaches affect about 11 out of 100 people. They are a common type of chronic, recurring headache. They most commonly occur in women and usually begin between the ages of 10 and 46. In some cases, they appear to run in families. A migraine is caused by abnormal brain activity, which is triggered by stress, food, or some other factor.
Migraines Treatment Tips
1. Conventional treatment focuses on three areas: trigger avoidance, symptomatic control, and preventive drugs.
2. Moderation in alcohol and caffeine intake, consistency in sleep habits, and regular meals may be helpful.
3. Triptans are a mid-line treatment suitable for many migraineurs with typical migraines.
4. Ergot drugs can be used either as a preventive or abortive therapy, though their relative expense.
5. Sumatriptan and related selective serotonin receptor agonists are now the therapy of choice for chronic migraine attacks.
6. Anti-emetics by suppository or injection may be needed in cases where vomiting dominates the symtoms
7. Amidrine is sometimes prescribed for migraine headaches.
8. Intravenous chlorpromazine has proven very effective in treating status migraines—intractable and unremitting migraine.
9. Diet visualization, and self-hypnosis are also alternative treatments and prevention approaches.
10. Massage Therapy and physical therapy are often very effective forms of treatment to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
11. Massage therapy of the jaw area can also reduce such pain.
12. Botox is being used by many headache specialists for patients with frequent or chronic migraines with encouraging results.
13. Try to avoid any factors that have triggered a migraine in the past.
