Migraine Symptoms & Pain Relief

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Common Migraine Symptoms And Treatment Options

More and more people suffer from migraines, a strong pain usually in one side of the head only. More than 15% of all women and 7% of all of men suffer from migraine but also many children. Not every headache is a migraine. While the causes are as still unknown, the environment and personal lifestyle seem to have big impact.

It's assumed that the pain from a migraine is caused by a disfunction of the blood vessels. While the brain itself has no pain receptors, the arteries have. During a migraine the blood vessels are widening and causing pain. That's why a simple cup of coffee sometimes help because the caffeine narrows the arteries again.

Several things can cause a migraine. Irregular eating, not enough sleep, menstruation, stress are some of the factors. While there is no cure for migraines yet, the symptoms can be treated. Some pmeople could reduce migraines to zero after changing their lifestyle. Regular eating, reducing stress, more sport and adding and removing certain foods can help.

Common painkillers are Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. If the migraine is very strong then Triptans are more powerful. A natural headache relief is feverfew. It is used since decades to reduce pain of migraines. It's also reported that Magnesium, Vitamin B2 and Coenzyme Q10 have positive effects.

Often a so called aura precedes the migraine. The aura is a neurological disfunction which can take last up to 30 minutes but is not harmful. The symptoms are similar to those of a stroke, so if you are in doubt you should consult a doctor immediately. They symptoms are sight problems or feeling a tease in hands and arms for example.

Many don't know that there a migraines without a headache. In this case the person only experiences the neurological problems of the aura. A migraine is also often confused with cluster headaches but they are different. A cluster headache is also a strong headache, often even worse than a migraine. Unlike the migraine the cluster headache comes in several sudden attacks of 15 to 180 minutes and then can disappear for weeks. It also comes with other symptoms like a droopy eyelid or sweating and lying down makes it worse while relaxation makes a migraine better.

If you have migraines for more than 15 hours a month you have a chronic migraine. You should consult your doctor who knows which type of prescription is the best for your case. There are many different drugs and treatments available.

When the migraine comes it's the best to lie down in a dark room and to relax. Make a cold compress if possible. The best way to treat a migraine is prevention. It's reported than certain foods can trigger migraine. Get aware if this is the case and follow your eating habits to identify these foods.