tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87191511598614023972024-03-13T10:22:04.740-07:00Migraine ProblemThe blog is for Migraine sufferers to help them to know,discuss and get answers about the Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedies of Migraine Headache.www.migraineproblem.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09561531910967175314noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719151159861402397.post-56430638714202058582009-12-26T08:00:00.000-08:002011-03-15T08:28:33.503-07:00Migraine Headache Symptoms<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Migraine Headache symptoms are very difficult to mention in some words as they are so different in case of different person. Some people see bright flashing lights, some don't. Some with migraine get a headache or pain in the forehead, some don't! Some migraine sufferers even don’t experience any pain! <br />
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<b>So, if you've got a pain in your head, how can you know whether it is a symptom of Migraine or not?</b><br />
There are some typical symptoms that can give you a clue to know whether you have a migraine. So, let’s go through the article to know about it.<br />
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<b>The International Headache Society has mentioned some symptoms to recognize migraine. </b><br />
Migraine is defined as headaches usually ranging between 4 and 72 hours (untreated) including at least two of these <b>primary symptoms</b>:<br />
<b>•one-sided pain<br />
•throbbing pain<br />
•moderate to severe pain that interrupts your normal life<br />
•made worse by physical activity or makes you avoid activity<br />
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and including at least one of these <b>secondary symptoms</b>:<br />
<b>•nausea/vomiting<br />
•Sensitive to light and sound<br />
•A pale facial color<br />
• Cold hands or cold feet</b><br />
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<b>There are <b>three questions</b> to be asked: </b><br />
•<i>Has a headache limited your activities for a day or more in the last three months?<br />
•Are you nauseated or sick to your stomach when you have a headache?<br />
•Does light bother you when you have a headache?<br />
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If your answer is <b>"Yes"</b> for at least two of them, you are quiet surely having migraine and immediately go to the doctor to have a check.<br />
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Recently a new even simpler diagnostic tool was developed, known as <b>ID Migraine</b>. It was found to be a very reliable way to detect migraine. ID Migraine is meant to be a tool used by doctors, and it is hoped to solve the problem of many migraines being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed.<br />
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<i>One of the first steps in managing migraines is to identify your migraine factors or triggers and trying to avoid them. </i>By identifying migraine triggers, you will be able to spot the warning signs and therefore control the migraine attack more effectively.<br />
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Whatever the exact mechanism of the headaches, a number of things may trigger them. The triggers are different for different patients of migraine. <b>Some potential migraine triggers include: </b><br />
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<b>• Hormonal changes:</b><br />
A Fluctuation in estrogen seems to trigger migraine headaches. Women having migraines often report headaches immediately before or during their menstrual periods, when they have a major drop in estrogen. Others have an increased tendency to develop migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Hormonal medications such as oral birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy also may worsen migraines. On the other hand, some women find it's beneficial to take them to reduce migraine pain.<br />
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<b>• Foods:</b><br />
Often, migraines appear to be triggered by certain foods. Common foods that usually trigger migraine include caffeine rich drinks, cheeses, chocolate, some beans, aspartame, monosodium glutamate, nuts, peanut butters, salty foods, and processed foods. Irregular or skipping meals and fasting also can trigger migraines.<br />
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<b>• Physical and Mental Stress:</b><br />
Excess physical works and mental stress at work or home usually trigger migraines.<br />
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• Sensations: </b><br />
Bright and flashing lights and sun glare can produce migraines, as can loud sounds. Unusual smells and odours including pleasant scents, such as perfume, and unpleasant odors, such as paint thinner and secondhand smoke sometimes trigger migraines.<br />
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<b>• Irregular Sleep:</b><br />
Missing sleep or getting too much sleep may serve as a trigger for migraine attacks. Irregular sleep for a long time and going to bed at late night also causes migraine pains.<br />
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<b>• Allergic Reactions:</b><br />
Different allergies and allergic reactions such as, Cold Allergy, Dust Allergy, and Food Allergy etc. often provoke migraine.<br />
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<b>• Exposure to Smoke and Alcohol:</b><br />
Smoking and taking alcohol (especially red wine and beer) often works as triggers to migraine.<br />
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<b>• Physical factors:</b><br />
Intense physical exertion, including sexual activity and others may aggravate migraines.<br />
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<b>• Changes in the environment:</b><br />
A change of weather or barometric pressure can prompt a migraine. Besides environmental changes (due to shifting from one place to another) sometimes do not suit people and results in migraine.<br />
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<b>• Medications: </b><br />
Certain medications and oral vitamins can worsen migraines.<br />
Finding out the triggers that cause migraine to an individual and avoiding them bring good result to control and prevent the migraine attacks.<br />
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Here some <b>common home remedies</b> of migraine are discussed:<br />
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• <b>Aromatherapy</b> is considered as one of the best migraine remedies. <b>Peppermint</b>, <b>Sandalwood</b>, <b>Lavender</b> and <b>Eucalyptus</b>. All these herbs contain essential oils which are best for treating migraines. Put them in water and then take a cloth, dip it into the solution and then place it over head. <br />
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• Some suggest <b>acupressure </b>is the best as remedy for migraine. Learn some acupressure techniques from experts and try them. <br />
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• Top ranked natural remedy for migraine is<b> Massage</b>. Massage your head in a particular way (<b>an Ayurvedic Massage</b>) with certain Ayurvedic massage oils. This will not only give you relief from the migraine but will also nourish all of your senses.<br />
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• <b>Juice of ripe grapes</b> is another good home remedy for migraine. <br />
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• Latest research says that <b>Niacin</b> improves the condition in migraine. You can either go for the pills of Vitamin or can intake the diet rich in Vitamin <b>Niacin</b>. The diet includes green leafy vegetables, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole wheat, yeast, tomatoes etc. The recommended dose is about 100 gm daily. <br />
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• You can prepare a juice that is effective in migraine relief. For this, take <b>spinach juice along with beet and cucumber juice</b>. Mix equal quantity of each vegetable’s juice together and take it as whole. This is one of the good home remedies for migraine. <br />
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• The old therapy for treating migraine include <b>cabbage leaf compress</b>. For this, take few leaves of the vegetable and crush them. Place in a cloth and tie it over the forehead over the night. You can also do this during the day, if the circumstances permit. <br />
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• Ayurvedic remedy called <b>‘Nasyam’</b> is one of the most powerful remedy for migraine. <br />
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• <b>Primrose oil </b>is considered to be one of the best homemade for treating migraine. It is also potent anti-inflammatory agent that keeps the blood vessels from constricting. This is one of the best home remedies for migraine<br />
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• Try to include the diet containing <b>multivitamins</b> and <b>minerals</b>. You can go for their pills too. <br />
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• <b>Garlic</b> is a potent de-toxifier and also best for treating migraine. You can go for taking raw garlic and can also go for cooked garlic in various forms. <br />
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• <b>Vitamin C</b> with bioflavonoids helps reducing the attack of migraine. This is also good for cardiovascular headache and numbness in the body. <br />
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• Drink <b>chamomile tea</b> everyday as it is one of the simple home remedies for migraine.<br />
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• <b>Lukewarm water enema</b> cleans up the bowels and hence removes the toxins. This is also found to be useful in treating the migraine. <br />
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• Four to Five leaves of fresh <b>fever few</b> or in dried form has been known to reduce symptoms of migraine. This is one of the well like home remedies for migraine. <br />
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• <b>The lemon crusts</b> have also been found useful in the treatment of migraine. These crusts should be made into a fine paste in a mortar. Apply this paste on the forehead. It will provide relief and this is also one of the easiest home remedies for migraine. <br />
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• <b>Try to avoid direct sunlight</b>. Sunlight irritates the eyes and so worsens the case. <br />
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• <b>Smoking and drinking alcohol should be strictly avoided</b>. Both of the addictions are trigger factors for migraine. <br />
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• Make a paste of freshly ground <b>sandalwood</b> and apply to the forehead, let it dry and rub off it by hand and wash it. This is one of the good home remedies for migraine. <br />
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•<b>Meditation </b>plays an important role in treating any kind of ‘head’ disorders like anxiety, tension, depression, headache and so the migraine. Regular and proper meditation will not only cure the migraine, but will also reduce the chances of recurring.<br />
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(i.e) The blog is written from personal experiences of different migraine sufferers,not by professional Doctors.<br />
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1.Dr. Andrew Jones<br />
Medical Director<br />
Women's Health Institute of Texas.<br />
<a href="http://www.migraine-headaches-information.com/">http://www.migraine-headaches-information.com/</a><br />
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2.DoctorsLounge<br />
<a href="http://www.doctorslounge.com/neurology/forums/backup/topic-26226.html">http://www.doctorslounge.com/neurology/forums/backup/topic-26226.html</a><br />
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3.Natural Holistic Health<br />
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