Migraines are a medical condition that impairs millions of people each year. While migraines differ in severity, common symptoms include altered perceptions, severe headaches, and nausea. A migraine is a unilateral and pulsating vascular headache that can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. Almost one-third of migraine patients experience an aura before the incident occurs. Additionally, some patients experience photophobia (sensitivity of light) during migraines. There are a variety of migraine headache treatment options for migraines, including preventive treatment, trigger management, attack aborting, and pain management
Preventative Treatment
Preventative migraine headache treatment options are used to prevent - or reduce - the number of migraines a person suffers from. Treatment usually is in the form of a medication or patch. Beta-blockers, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, Methysergide, and Divalproex Sodium have proven to be beneficial preventative treatment options. Beta-blocker therapy has been noted to be the best solution for most patients as it has the least amount of side effects. Studies have shown that antidepressants have serotonin and analgesic effects. Doctors have found that calcium channel blockers influence vessel constriction, one of the key issues migraine sufferers face. Methysergide is a treatment option available to select patients, as the side effects are profound. Methysergide works by altering serotonin levels. Divalproex Sodium is a proven treatment option for Epilepsy patients, however; studies show the medicine, in small doses, can prevent migraine symptoms.
Trigger Management
Trigger management migraine treatments are aimed at identifying what causes migraines. Triggers can include a change of weather, air pressure, bright lights, glare, fluorescent light, fumes, and foods. Foods can cause migraines, including processed meats and cheeses, red wine, dried fish, beans, MSG, beer, and aspartame. Trigger management treatments identify what the trigger is, and helps the patient avoid or minimize such triggers. Caffeine, stress, anxiety, excitement, depression, and worrying do not trigger migraines.
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