headache migraine treatment
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Q: Difference between migraine or headache and treatment of such?
I’ve had a headache every day for a week and today was the same. Then about 3:00 I heard some loud music and suddenly my headache was a lot worse, throbbing and I felt really nauseaus. I had to go lie down and my head hurt so bad. Any light and sound made it 3x worse, which I’ve heard is a migraine. It finally went away about 2 hours later after laying down and taking Excedrin. How do you know the difference between a migraine and headache and is there anything a doctor can do or would he just tell me to take OTC medicine?
A: No, your headache is not necessarily a migraine. Both migraines and headaches can cause sensitivity to light, nausea, and sound. There is a type of headache called Daily Persistant Headache that causes all three of these symptoms. Migraines are typically one sided, and the pain is usually located near the front of the head (around one of your temples). There is definitely something a doctor a can do. If you are diagnosed with migraines, you can be put on preventative medication. This won’t eliminate your migraines, but it will help. Your doctor can also help prescribe you a medication to take when you get a migraine, such as Zomig, Imitrex, Midrin, or Axert. Here is a list of various types of migraines and headaches: http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/types-of-headaches.html . It may be of further help to you. Good luck, and I hope that you get to feeling better!
Q: i want to know tha treatment and precautions for headache and migraine?
im sufferin in severe migraine. i took many treatements. but ,still im suffering. i want to know the best treatments for migraine i need ur advice. that will help me to cure
A: A migraine headache is caused by hormonal fluctuations which
cause blood vessels in the head and neck to contract and then
dilate. The first phase, or contraction phase, may last minutes,
hours, or days. During this phase, symptoms can be spots in
front of the eyes, difficulty concentrating, and cold fingertips
and hands. This is called an “aura”. Many people recognize this
phase of their headaches; many others don’t notice any symptoms
at this time. Some people who think they don’t have an “aura”
can learn to recognize it.
When the blood vessels dilate, the headache pain starts.
Apparently the hormones over-react. Instead of just going from a
contracted state back to normal, the blood vessels dilate much
wider than normal, causing pain. Other things also happen about
the same time: swelling of the brain, release of certain
chemicals, and perhaps muscle tension. These things add to the pain.
The following are natural remedies:
1) Chiropractic trement
2) biofeedback
3) Aupuncture, aromatherapy, and myotherapy
4) multivitamin treatments.
5)food sensitivity, increassed blood sugar
6) nutritional supplements
7) herbs
sex hormones.
Most of the treatments in this FAQ are used to prevent migraines
from happening. This section describes things you can do when
you’re in pain, to reduce the pain.
— Have a bath or shower.
— Lie down to rest in a dark room.
— Avoid bright or flashing light.
— Put something cold on the back of your neck, such as
a cold, wet cloth; or alternate hot and cold cloths
where the pain is.
— Put a cold compress on your forehead and your feet in a
container of warm water.
— Have a drink of water or natural juice, especially tomato juice.
— Have some food, or a nutritious drink, if you
haven’t eaten for a while.
— Massage your own face, head, neck and shoulders, or get someone
else to do those and your back. Relax your muscles.
— Press on two pressure points at the back of the neck. These
points are about two inches apart, just below the base of
the skull. Press for a minute or two. This releases
endorphins that help against pain.
— Massage or press on the fleshy area between thumb and
forefinger.
— Gently lean the head to left or right to stretch the neck muscles.
Massage and relax any tense muscles.
— Avoid sources of stress. Cancel activities so there’s less
to worry about.
— Avoid exercise during a headache if it makes throbbing pain
in the head and neck worse. On
the other hand, generally exercise improves health, and
it may help you relax during a headache.
— Take some niacin (a form of vitamin B3). Taking enough
niacin to cause a flush (blood rushing to the skin) can
provide relief from headache pain, but this much niacin
can also have side effects (flush, nausea, heartburn,
liver damage, etc.) Niacinamide doesn’t have such bad
side effects, but isn’t as much use against migraines, either.
Smaller, safer amounts of niacin are also helpful.
Niacin can trigger a migraine, though.
— Take some vitamin C, vitamin B6, choline, tryptophan and niacin
and/or magnesium.
.Common migraine triggers include:
Hormonal changes. Although the exact relationship between hormones and headaches isn’t clear, fluctuations in estrogen seem to trigger headaches in many women with known migraines. Women with a history of migraines often report headaches immediately before or during their periods, and this corresponds to a major drop in estrogen. Others have an increased tendency to develop migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Hormonal medications, such as contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, also may worsen migraines.
Foods. Certain foods appear to trigger headaches in some people. Common offenders include alcohol, especially beer and red wine; nuts, aged cheeses; chocolate; fermented, pickled or marinated foods; aspartame; overuse of caffeine; monosodium glutamate — a key ingredient in some Asian foods; certain seasonings; and many canned and processed foods. Skipping meals or fasting also can trigger migraines.
Stress. A hard week at work followed by relaxation may cause weekend migraines.
Sensory Stimuli- bright blights and sunglare can produce head pains. So can unusual smells -including pleasant smells such as flowers and perfumes. and unpleasant odors such as paint thinner and secondhand smoke.
Changes in wake-sleep pattern- either not enough sleep or too much sleep may trigger migraines in some individuals.
physical Activity- intense exercise even sex can trigger migraines.
A change in the environment– a change of weather, season, altitude levels; barometric pressure or time zone can promote migraine.
Medications some meds have headaches as side effects.
High blood pressure can also cause headaches. so will hypoglycemia or hunger
Q: what are the stages of treatment for migraine headache using TOPAMAC?
A: Migranil tablets will stop the migraine in 2 hours
Topamac is a psychological medicine and needs Doctor’s prescription
Q: What is the most efficacious treatment for migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches is the biggest source of chronic pain. There is however a very thin line of distinction between Cervicogenic, Migraine and Tension headaches. I reckon drugs are the first line of defence however do other forms of treatment like physiotherapy help at all .
A: to be honest, i dont know about physiotherapy. i suffered from migraines for years until i was refered to a “headache specialist”, not a “neurologist”, but a headache specialist, after my initial consultation, she felt that my migraines were caused by a vitamin deficiency, she ordered tests, and sure enough, B12 deficient.
ever since then, i take 1000 mcg of B12 every day and have not even had so much as a hint of a headache since then.
it might be something worth checking out for you.
Q: Does anyone know what Chinese Herb is used for the treatment of Migraine headaches?
Trying to switch to natural remedies and I’m just curious what an herb doctor would normally prescribe
A: Chinese herbal medicine uses several herbs at once to treat a specific condition.
Take a look at some examples here. These are Chinese patent formulas made specifically for headaches. Each one has several herbs that synergistically work together for headache relief.
http://www.holisticchineseherbs.com/headachesmigraines.html
Q: What are the best drugs for the treatment of migraine headaches?
A: Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
available at
Q: How does Flonase trigger migraine-headache ?
plz explain and it would be appreciated if you know treatments of migraine-headache. Thanks
A: Treatment for migraine headaches can relieve the pain and symptoms of a migraine attack — and prevent further migraine attacks.
Migraines can be treated with 2 approaches: abortive and preventive.
Abortive: The goal of abortive therapy is to prevent a migraine attack or to stop it once it starts. The prescribed medications stop a headache during its prodrome stage or once it has begun and may be taken as needed. Some can be administered as a self-injection into the thigh; others, as a wafer that melts on the tongue. These forms of medication are especially useful for people who vomit during a migraine, and they work quickly.
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraine-treatments
Q: What should i do during a SEVERE migraine headache?
My brother is having a VERY severe migraine headache happening from a scale 1-10 and is around a 9 and a half. we are wondering is there any treatment to stop this headache!!??
ASAP!
A: ok take some aleve drink a little soda then turn off all the lights. no lights at all!!!! then make him try to make him go to sleep i no it hurts really bad but tell him to forget about the pain like turn soothing music on. wen he wakes up it will be gone :] trust me i get these all the time ugh i hate getting them usually it only hurts on 1 side of ur head so tell him to lay on the opposite side were it doesnt hurt make sure he sleeps 4 more than an hour n a half
Q: Treatment for BAD headache? possibly migraine?
Hi, for the past few weeks I’ve been playing football outside in the sunshine. I suffer from hayfever but usually I just take a tablet for that and I’m ok.
Whats bothering me recently though is that I’m getting these REALLY bad headaches after I finish up a game outside. Like just thump…thump….thump. These headaches last days at a time, with one lasting almost a full week before.
My mother thinks its just a migraine related to my allergies, but I’ve never gotton headaches that lasted days and days before.
Any advice? Or am I worrying over nothing?
btw, I’m an 19 year old male if that makes a difference.
A: Here is a great headache site that will help you
http://health.discovery.com/centers/headaches/headaches.html
Q: Is there a treatment for migraine? I reealy have severe headache. What can I do?
A: There are several drugs out called triptans. Prescription only, talk to doctor. Imitrex, Relpax, Maxalt, Axert, there might be more, I can’t think of others right now.
Note: if one doesn’t work for you keep trying the others. For some reason, one seems to work better than the others in some people.
Q: what is the treatment to migraine problem?
i m a bcs student.most of my time spend on pc…….thats required in my course… but now m going through the migraine problem(half headache)…what to do? i am already under treatment since last 2 years.please help me
A: You can use transdermal treatment as opposed to oral medication. See attached article for more information.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2336660/top_transdermal_migraine_treatments_pg2.html?cat=
Q: What type of medicine works the best for the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches???
Thanks
A: See your doc for a script…. works quite well. Lots of people get an aura first ( zig-zag split vision, then the crashing migraine). No one really knows exactly what causes a migraine, but many believe it is a dilation of some of the small vessels in the brain…. if that can be interrupted before it starts, the migraine generally doesn’t happen
Q: Is there a treatment for vision damage, after I had a migraine headache?
About three months ago, I suffered from a migraine after I was working out. Ever since then I have had problems with my vision. My eyes are extremely sensitive to light. (For example, if I was to look at my TV set for one moment, and then look away, the image from the TV set will still remain in my vision for a good 20-30 seconds, which normally, would not happen unless you stared at a bright object for an extended period of time). Also, trying to read something against a white background is very difficult to do.
Does anyone know of any form of treatment, or even what my problem is called so I could research it a little bit.
A: A Migraine shouldn’t leave permanent vision damage. Any vision issues related to a Migraine should resolve when the Migraine ends or shortly thereafter.
You need to see your doctor to find out what’s going on and be sure that nothing else, such as a stroke, has occurred. Your doctor may want you to see an ophthalmologist. If your doctor isn’t able to help, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article below, Migraine and Headache Specialists – What’s So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check the listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists below.
Good luck!!
Q: migraine treatment?
so ok …i get migraine headaches abt twice a week and it lasts for the whole day. So i was wondering if there is any treatment for it or if there is something anyone of u know tht causes the headache and somthing tht is better for the headache? …any suggestions?
A: I’m a nurse. Topamax is a medication that has helped many people with migraines. You would need to see a doctor for a prescription. You can also try the many OTC meds and see if it helps you at all. Take care.
Q: Birth control as migraine treatment?
I am 36 and have recently been prescribed Yaz in an attempt to control my migraine headaches. I haven’t started taking it yet but I was wondering if anyone has had an luck with treating their migraines with birth control? I noticed there were a lot of negative posting about Yaz, but most seemed to be by younger people. I wonder if age plays a factor in how well you tolerate birth control?
A: I take Loestrin 24 FE and it has helped immensely with my migraines! I had started having hormonally triggered migraines. My gyno explained it like this…Loestrin 24 has 3 more active pills than most BCs. Those extra 3 pills stair step down your hormone dosage so there isn’t a sudden change in hormone levels which he thought was responsible for my migraines. Its worked for me! I’ve never taken Yaz so I don’t know anything about it, but Loestrin is worth trying. I’m 31 in case it matters. I still have the odd migraine but I no longer have monthly ones that line up with right before my period.
Good luck!
