Migraine Problem

All headaches cause pain, but different varieties cause other symptoms as well. classic migraine may cause auras - strange visual changes that can make you see sparkling or flashing lights or zigzag lines. People with classic migraines may develop blind spots and are often sensitive to bright light. The aura usually begins a half hour before the pain sets in, then it disappears.

Unlike classic migraines, common migraines do not cause auras. Instead, some people with common migraines may experience emotional changes, including depression, before the attacks. A third type of migraine called complicated migraine, is a combination of classical and common migraine. People with migraines have auras before complicated grief, which are not always disappear once the headache begins. In fact, the aura can last longer than the pain itself.

Doctors are not sure what causes migraines. They seem to be related to the expansion and contraction of alternating blood vessels in the brain. Women are three times more likely than men to get migraines, and there seems to be a hereditary link. And for some reason, migraines occur rarely during pregnancy.

Migraines can be extremely serious and doctors usually treat them with powerful prescription drugs. But there are also things you can do at home to reduce pain and possibly help prevent their return.

Cool It Down. At the first sign of an attack, splash your face with cold water, then apply an ice pack wrapped in towels to the head and lie down in a dark, quiet room ice act to strengthen blood vessels, reducing the irritation of nerves in the head.

Head of bed. Doctors agree that sleep is one of the best ways to stop a migraine. This is not always easy to sleep when you're in pain, of course, but it's worth giving it a try. Turn our lights, breathe slowly and deeply, and make every effort to relax. If you are able to sleep, there is a good chance you'll wake up without pain.

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WHEN to see the doctor

              There is nothing simple headaches. They are difficult to handle, difficult to

prevent, and ten to reproduce. Most migraine sufferers learn the best tricks

handling at home - turning off lights, for example, or simply take

easy. But the headaches are accompanied by seizures or severe confusion,

or if the pain is significantly different or more severe than usual, you should

call your doctor immediately.

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Relax often. Prevention can be your best bet when it comes to migraines. The research suggests that stress reduction and relaxation will help reduce the risk of migraines. This only works if you do it regularly, however. In fact, people who do not relax often are more likely to have migraines during holidays or weekends than at other times - probably because the body has become so accustomed to a lifestyle adrenaline fueled it is unable to adapt to change. It is essential to rest and relaxation in the normal course of your time, doctors say.

Watch what you eat. Some foods are known migraine triggers. The worst offenders include red wine, chocolate, aged cheese, milk, chicken livers, meats preserved with nitrates (such as dogs, hot, and.