Migraines headaches tend to be one of those syndromes that can be broken up or separated into parts; there are four distinct phases or stages in the migraine process and each one of them have there own concerns for the chronic migraine sufferer as well as their own symptoms that reek havoc on the body with the mind. The four stages are: the Prodrome stage, the Aura stage, the Headache stage and finally the Postdrome stage. Right now, we will go into some detail concerning the Headache stage of the migraine process. This is the stage that everyone fears because of the overwhelming pain in the brain that is experienced here in this stage. Most of the pain is caused from arteries being attacked but it can also be from the inflamed nerve ending in the brain as well. Here are some of the symptoms felt in this stage: unilateral head pain, loss of cognitive reasoning, loss of motor functions, vomiting, nausea and even vertigo or lack of coordination.
Consider The Risks Before Taking
There are multiple migraine treatment medications available. Some medications will be used as preventative measures, the most common form of preventative migraine treatment are prophylactic medications. The use of prophylactic medication it is not as effective when taken once a migraine has already developed, but it can be somewhat helpful in reducing the reoccurrences of migraine headaches. A few examples of Prophylactic medication are Beta Blockers, Calcium-channel Blockers, Tricyclic Anti-depressants, Anti-serotonin Agents, as well as Anticonvulsants. Prescription medication, while often necessary, should be one of the last treatments tried in helping to relieve migraine symptoms. Prevention is always the key, however, once a migraine has begun medication is sometimes the only way to stop the agonizing pain in a quick manner is with the use of medication. Some of the most common classifications of medication used in migraine treatment are:
• Over The Counter Medications
• Ergots – These can especially dangerous as they don’t just constrict the blood vessels that may start a migraine headache but they constrict the blood vessels to major body organs like the liver and heart. This constriction has the potential to cause a stoke, heart attack or even death.
• Vasoconstrictor combinations
• Triptans
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