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what is migraine?

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More than a headache: Migraines typically are throbbing headaches that tend to be on one side of the head. They may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. Sometimes, migraines are signaled by an "aura, " which may be a visual symptom such as flashing lights or wavy lines followed by a headache. Numbness, weakness, or difficulty talking may signal more severe problems.

Question 2

what causes of migraine ?

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Migraine causes: The exact cause of migraines are not known but the research suggest that migraines are caused by hyperactive nerve cells that cause that cause blood vessels to constrict and expand. This in turn causes release of inflammatory chemicals and the pain. Now there are several triggers that can cause migraines to occur.  You should find out the triggers and discuss it with your doctor.

Question 3

what are the first aide for migraine?

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Migraine seems to be: the result of imbalance in brain chemicals, especially serotonin, affecting the trigeminal nerve and brain covering/meninges.There are a number of triggers including hormones, food, stress,etc. Self-management includes muscle relaxation exercises including yoga, adequate restorative sleep. Simple analgesics can be tried (aspirin/ibuprofen); rest in dark room, accupressure helps some. To Doc if ?'s

Question 4

what kind of 'shot' is used for migraine?

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Migraine treatment: Sone of tge triptans can be injected for migraine therapy and quite effective.  Imitrex (sumatriptan) subcutaneous is probably the most commonly used one.

Question 5

i m so stressed that i m having migraine?

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Breath ; relax: If you're feeling that stressed, it's a good sign that you need a daily practice such as mindfulness meditation that can help you.  You can learn through classes given all over the country, and sometimes from cd's that you listen to, like: http://tinyurl.Com/k53usht the important thing is consistency, not necessarily length.  Also breathing exercises: http://vimeo.Com/51496066.

Question 6

what are the preventative measures for migraine?

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Avoid triggers: Migraines vary with different people and change as a patient gets older.  Key is to determine what triggers your headaches and then avoid the trigger.  For frequent migraines, daily medication for suppression can be taken.

Question 7

is migraine a disease?

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Neurological disorde: Migraine is chronic neurological disorder associated with focal neurologic deficit, alterations in cerebral blood flow and headache.

Question 8

how to reduce migraine?

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Prevention: Multiple preventative meds present, including topirimate, depakote, beta-blockers, botox, but also otc, such as riboflavin, butterbur, feverfew, magnesium, co-q-10.   Some foods act as triggers and lists can be "googled".  Bright lights and strong odors can be problems also.  Discuss with your doc and try one or more of the above.

Question 9

how to stop migraine pain?

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Migraine: Migraine pain if happens about 8-10 times a month you can ask a preventive medicine to be prescribed by your doctor.
To stop one episode medical authorities suggested to take a high dose regular pain killers such as Ibuprofen 800 mg at the first moment of pain.
There are also specific anti migraine medications such as sumatriptan that could be taken at each episode of pain.

Question 10

how do i avoid a migraine?

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Migraine: If you know the trigger so try to avoid it, in general you have to sleep well and adequate, drink plenty of fluids, do not skip meals and avoid stress either emotional or excessive physical activity.
In patients with recurrent migraine, taking a preventive medicine for migraine can prevent the episodes.

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