Well-being
Migraine Relief
A dark room, bed, and sleep - my go-to strategy to deal with migraines. For those who have never experienced a migraine, count yourself lucky. It is a lot more than just a bad headache. So it can be difficult to understand the difference if you have never experienced a migraine. But we’ve all had headaches, at least at some point in our lives. Stressed. Headache. Tired. Headache. Sinus congestion. Headache.
Headaches can last from 30 minutes to several hours. Surprisingly, there are three common types of headaches: Tension headaches, sinus headaches, and cluster headaches.
Tension headaches: Stress, eyestrain, and hunger are big triggers of this headache type. The pain from tension headaches is described as band-like. A band of pain spreading across both sides of the head. It often starts from the back, making its way forwards.
Sinus headaches: Getting ill and stuff is bad enough. To make it worse, this headache strikes when you’re feeling congested. Your sinus passages in your nose swell, resulting in pain behind the cheeks, nose, and eyes. What makes the pain worse? Waking up and bending forward, exacerbates the pain.
Cluster headaches: The reason they are called cluster headaches is that they occur in clusters. Meaning they happen on a day to day basis, usually around the same time every day. These are a very painful form of headache, and sometimes it can even occur up to several times per day. These clusters usually last for months before ending. Men are more prone to getting these cluster headaches and exercise, bright lights and even height (altitude) can trigger them.
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Migraines, on the other hand, are more than just headaches. Headaches are simply one symptom of a migraine. This intense headache, the throbbing pain, and pulsing sensation, only happens on one side of the head, unlike regular headaches. That is not all. They are accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, visual problems, and increased sensitivity to light or sounds. They last a lot longer than headaches too - usually 4 hours to three days. The pain can get so bad it affects your daily activities.
Luckily for me, I only experience migraines a couple of times a month. But some people can suffer from chronic migraines, getting eight or more migraine attacks each month. Though migraines are not life-threatening, they can have a significant effect on someone’s life. Repeated migraines are known to negatively impact family life, social life, and employment.
Migraines can go through 4 stages: prodrome, aura, attacks, and postdrome
To date, there is no exact cause of migraines, but there is a genetic link. Researchers have found that migraines tend to run in the family. That is the case for my family. Although just because there is a genetic link does not mean everyone in the family is at risk of a migraine.
Women tend to be more prone to migraines. Hormones are thought to trigger this. Some women might find a link between their period and migraines. The contraceptive pill might also be associated with migraines.
Sadly, there is no cure for migraines. Most people try taking ibuprofen or paracetamol to lessen the pain, but it usually does not work, urging them to seek professional medical help. Most people find lying down in a quiet, dark room can help minimize the throbbing pain. If the migraines are debilitating and over-the-counter painkillers do not work, the doctor can prescribe you stronger medications to take on top of it, such as triptans. For those suffering from regular migraines, the doctor might try some preventative medications such as beta-blockers, topiramate, and amitriptyline to help reduce the number of migraine attacks.
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