Careful How You Precede

Have you ever noticed how first time parents tend to hover over their child as he or she is learning how to walk? It is natural to want to protect those we love and prevent them from falling and getting hurt, but there comes a time when we have to let go and allow them to try to walk on their own. This allows the child to gain some independence and self-confidence. Just like a mother has to learn to let their child go, so must a loved one learn to let his or her family member learn how to make steps toward his or her own migraine pain freedom.

When suffering with intense and chronic migraine pain it is easy to throw several pity parties and expect others to do for us what we are unable to do for ourselves as a result of the intense migraine pain being felt, however is this right? Being waited on hand and foot is nice every once in a while but there comes a time when we must take the responsibility of seeing to our own personal needs and treatment and stop relying on our loved ones and those around us t take care of us. Migraine headache are painful there is no denying that, migraine can also limit one’s ability to function at a normal pace but that does not mean the whole world needs to stop and bow to our existence. The truth is life still moves forward and it is the job of the migraine patient to find a way for life to be as close to normal as possible while undergoing a migraine attack.

How To move Forward

Moving forward can come in many different ways one being that acceptance is had and a plan is put into place. Acceptance can be difficult especially when it is hard to understand that cause of chronic migraines but it does not have to be difficult putting a plan in place. The plan can be as simple as knowing the four different migraine stages and the progression of them so as to avoid scheduling events, work and outings during those stages that are most severe.

Studies have shown that when a migraine patient understands the stages and development of a migraine then he or she is better equipped to dealing with the limitations that a migraine can place on his or her life is treatment is no implemented in a timely manner. So what are the four migraine stages?

Stage One: Prodrome

The first migraine stage is known as the prodrome stage and this first migraine stage is by far the most important. It is during this first migraine stage that the migraine patient should implement a preventative treatment such as prescription medications or an herbal supplement. Symptoms such as extreme fatigue, yawning, mood swings, and depression and food cravings are warnings that alert the individual that a migraine is on the way.

Stage Two: Aura

The second stage is rather odd and begins with blurred vision and then leads into dizziness and even black spots appearing behind the eyes. Not every migraine sufferer experiences this particular migraine stage but when and if they do they can rest assure that within the next few hours much more complicated issues will be on the brink of emerging.

Stage Three: Headache

The third stage of a migraine is by far the most severe. The headache stage brings with it miserable symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, cognitive difficulties and sensitivity to light and sound. This third and most painful migraine stage can lasts for several days robbing an individual of any ability at all unless treatment is sought and implemented in a timely manner.

Stage Four: Postdrome

The fourth and final migraine stage is like a breath of fresh air after such intense pain. The fourth migraine stage allows the body time to recoup after the marathon of pain but not without some lingering symptoms like muscle weakness and mild head pain.

Learning the different stages of a migraine and the symptoms of each helps migraine patients learn when treatment should be implemented. When treatment is implemented correctly than the migraine patient is better able to see the differences of life with a treatment plan verses life without one.

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