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MIGRAINE HEADACHE

Introduction



  • A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. 
  • It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
Types of Migraine

  • Migraine with Aura (classic Migraine)
  • Migraine without Aura (common Migraine)
  • Migraine without head pain /Silent Migraine /Acephalgic migraine
  • Hemiplegic Migraine
  • Retinal Migraine /Ocular Migraine
  • Chronic Migraine
  • Migraine with Brainstem Aura- vertigo, slurred speech, double vision , loss of balance
  •  Status Migrainosus
Phases of Migraine

  • Prodrome: The first stage lasts a few hours, or it can last days. You may or may not experience it as it may not happen every time. Some know it as the “preheadache” or “premonitory” phase.
  • Aura: The aura phase can last as long as 60 minutes or as little as five. Most people don’t experience an aura, and some have both the aura and the headache at the same time.
  • Headache: About four hours to 72 hours is how long the headache lasts. The word “ache” doesn’t do the pain justice because sometimes it’s mild, but usually, it’s described as drilling, throbbing or you may feel the sensation of an icepick in your head. Typically it starts on one side of your head and then spreads to the other side.
  • Postdrome: The postdrome stage goes on for a day or two. It’s often called a migraine “hangover” and 80% of those who have migraines experience it.

It can take about eight to 72 hours to go through the four stages.

Migraine Symptoms

  • Headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • difficulty speaking
  • numbness or tingling
  • sensitivity to light and sound
Migraine Triggers
  1. Hormone changes- Pregnancy, ovulation, hormonal birth control, hormone replacement therapy.
  2. Stress
  3. Foods- Aged cheese, alcohol, food additives like nitrates
  4. Skipping Foods
  5. Caffeine
  6. Changes in weather
  7. Senses- loud noises, bright lights, Strong smells
  8. Medications- vasodilators
  9. Physical activity
  10. Tobacco
  11. Changes to your sleep  
Homoeopathic Treatment for Migraine
  • Natrum Mur.
  • Glonoinum
  • Gelsemium
  • Ignatia
  • Nux vomica
  • Iris versicolor
  • Bryonia
  • Belladonna
  • Sanguinaria
  • Sepia
  • Silicea
  • Pulsatilla
How Effective is homoeopathy in treatment of migraine

They do not offer any temporary relief like most allopathic treatments do. On the other hand, homeopathic medicines offer a long term relief and can cure the migraine problem permanently. Homeopathic medicines for migraine are reliable and safe. They offer effective treatment for migraine.

Tips for Preventing Migraine
  • Avoid bright lights and loud noises.
  • Avoid or limit caffeine and alcohol.
  • Avoid foods that trigger migraine, if known.
  • Stay inside if the weather causes a migraine episode.
  • Get enough sleep.
  • Eat balanced , nutritious meals regularly.
  • stay hydrated.
  • Practice stress relief.
  • Choose relaxing exercises, such as yoga or walking.