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Migraine Headaches: Ways to Deal With the Pain

Q & A: What causes migraine headaches?

Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a chemical made in the brain called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems.

Many things can affect the level of serotonin in your body, including your level of blood sugar, certain foods and changes in your estrogen level if you're a woman.

What does a migraine feel like?

The pain of a migraine headache can be intense. It can get in the way of your daily activities. Migraines aren't the same for all people. Possible symptoms of migraines are listed in the box below.

You may have a "premonition" several hours to a day before your headache starts. Premonitions are feelings you get that can signal a migraine is coming. These feelings can include intense energy, fatigue, food cravings, thirst and mood changes.

 

Possible symptoms of migraines:

- Intense throbbing or dull aching pain on one side of your head or both sides

- Pain that worsens with physical activity

- Nausea or vomiting

- Changes in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots

- Being bothered by light, noise or odors

- Feeling tired and/or confused

- Stopped-up nose

- Feeling cold or sweaty

- Stiff or tender neck

- Light-headedness

- Tender scalp

Are there different kinds of migraine headaches?

Yes. The most common are classic migraine and common migraine.

Classic migraines start with a warning sign, called an aura. The aura often involves changes in the way you see. You may see flashing lights and colors. You may temporarily lose some of your vision, such as your side vision.

You may also feel a strange prickly or burning sensation, or have muscle weakness on one side of your body. You may have trouble communicating. You may also feel depressed, irritable and restless.

Can medicine help prevent migraines?

Yes. Medicine to prevent migraines may be helpful if your headaches happen more than twice a month or if your headaches make it hard for you to work and function.

Talk to your doctor about which medicine is best for you. Nonprescription and prescription medicines that are used often or in large doses may cause other problems.

 

What else can I do to prevent migraines?

Try to avoid foods or other things that seem to cause migraines for you. Keep a journal to help you identify triggers. Get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of fluids. Try to relax and reduce the stress in your life. Also try to get regular exercise. Aerobic exercise can help reduce tension as well as keep your weight in check. Obesity can contribute to migraines.

 

Tips on reducing the pain:

- Lie down in a dark, quiet room.

- Put a cold compress or cloth over your forehead.

- Massage your scalp using a lot of pressure.

- Put pressure on your temples.

 

Migraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body and it can have an effect on blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems. Many things can affect the level of serotonin in your body, including your blood sugar level, certain foods and hormone levels in women.

With navel therapy our herbal patch contains specific plants and herbs known to be helpful in relieving the associated symptoms including throbbing headaches, dizziness, nausea and  increased sensitivity to light, noise and odours.

 

If your particular ailment is not listed simply send us an email and we would be pleased to advise you if we can be of assistance.  Email: appt@imperialspa.ca

 

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