Migraines are not necessarily an exact science. However it is important to note that migraines are very different from headaches in general. A migraine is defined as a severe, pulsating headache, often associated with autonomic symptoms and typically unilateral (only affecting one of half of the head), usually lasting from four to seventy two hours. Migraines also tend to follow patterns and most individuals will notice certain warning signs or triggers that occur before the onset of the migraine attack. Warning signs of migraines may include but are not limited to fatigue, depression, obsessive yawning, food cravings (particularly those high in sugar or salt), mood changes, irritability, and drowsiness. The most common triggers tend to be sleep (or lack thereof), Hormones (especially in females), lighting, certain foods, caffeine, as well as stress. Every individual suffering from migraine attacks will have differing warning signs, triggers, and symptoms. This is why it is important to seek a proper migraine treatment.
Pharmaceutical Treatments
There are many prescription medications used for both prevention and for migraine treatment. The most common form of preventative migraine treatment is the use of prophylactic medications. 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. Prescription medication, while often necessary, should be one of the last treatments tried in helping to relieve migraine symptoms. Some of the most common classifications of medication used in migraine treatment are over the counter medications, Vasoconstrictor combinations, and Triptans.
Holistic Treatments
A more natural approach to migraine treatment is possible with the use of alternative therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic care, massage therapy. Natural therapies are worth looking into because of the health benefits and proven relief of symptoms associated with migraine.
While many different conventional prescription medications can be found for migraine treatment, supplements should also be considered. Many different supplements are shown to be helpful in the case of migraine treatment. A few of the most commonly used supplements are Magnesium , Vitamin B-12, Coenzyme Q10, Melatonin, and 5-hydroxytryptophan.
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