Time To Look At What May Be Causing Your Migraine Pain

Migraine sufferers, just like other patient diagnosed with an illness or condition begin to formulate questions about their condition and want their questions answered in order to better understand how one can maintain normality when in such intense pain.  For years, doctors and scientist have been trying to discover what causes some individuals to experience chronic migraines but have turned up empty handed. Through clinical studies and research, doctors and scientist have come to understand that though they are unable to pinpoint exact cause’s biological events may play a role in the development of a migraine.

Migraines can be triggered and if knowledge exists of what triggers the onset of migraine possible migraine prevention could occur. Migraine triggers differ from person to person as well as from male to female. For example: A women during her monthly menstrual could experience a decrease in estrogen affecting her normal blood levels resulting in the start of a Migraine also referred to as a menstrual migraine.

A migraine trigger could be influenced by one’s environment or any physiological upset that can lead to the onset of a headache; those who are prone to headaches are more susceptible. Migraine triggers are difficult to distinguish and very few migraine sufferers are aware that they even exist.

Take note of the migraine triggers listed below, clinical studies have shown that the triggers listed are common ones that if aware of could help lessen the debilitating effect a migraine could have.

Triggers To Be Aware Of

• Stress
• Sleep – one’s sleep habits have much to do  with migraines, whether it be: sleep deprivation, too much sleep or broken up sleep they are all connected to headaches. Studies have shown that when   sleep habits are improved migraine headaches are less current and have  shorter duration.
• Fasting – caution should always be had when  headache prone individuals take to fasting. A lack of nutrients to the  body can reduce blood sugar levels setting off a series of stress-related      hormones.
• Hormones – for women who experience migraines      once a month around the time of their menstrual may be aware of menstrual   migraines and how they can affect functionality. Some women during their      monthly cycle lose estrogen and the loss of estrogen sets off a chemical imbalance   and the result is a migraine.
• Lighting – lighting has been known to enhance   mood and is often used as a mood enhancer however, flashing, bright high    intensity and visually stimulating light sources can be a factor in      developing painful migraine symptoms.
• Smells – cigarette smoke
• Alcohol – Tyramine is a chemical found in  wine that has been proven to activate a migraine quicker than if no      alcohol was used.
• Foods
  • Aged cheese
  • Chocolate
• Caffeine – often used to help improve energy   levels can have the reverse effect on headache prone people. Caffeine in      small doses may have little effect on migraine sufferers but if      overindulgence is had one can expect regular migraines.

Implementing Treatment

Implementing a migraine treatment is a crucial aspect of living with chronic migraines. Sadly there is no known cure for migraine pain therefore migraine treatment is a must do. One can only try his or her best to avoid possible migraine triggers however the reality is that one cannot go his or her entire life avoiding things that are common in everyday living so some other alternative is needed. There are two approaches to treating migraine headaches the first being the use of prescription medications, however the side effects can be rather harmful and have even been known to cause deaths. One particularly harmful medication is the use of a drug known as triptans; this particular medication has been known to cause heart attacks and strokes.

Alternative treatments include the use of massage therapy, acupuncture and even the use of supplements. The natural supplements used to treat chronic migraines would include:

• Water-soluble riboflavin
• Magnesium citrate
• Feverfew
• Ginger
• Coenzyme Q10
• Ginko Biloba
• White Willow Bark
• Valerian
• Butterbur
• 5 – Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

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