Question 1

can migraine in children be cured or only treated?

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Treated: Migraine is a disease of childhood. Most children are undiagnosed till their teens.  You have to work with your child neurologist &decrease all triggers of child's migraine, like stress, eating more often and less, never get hungry.  Taking a nap in the afternoon. Do not expect straight a's.  Migraine can  be self limited in children, but it may come back later.  Prevention is the key.

Question 2

occular migraine in children is it common?

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Possible: It is definitely possible. Ocular migraines have been reported in children as young as 2 years old. A thorough eye examination should be performed to exclude other possibilities.

Question 3

is there any medicines for migraine?

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Many medications: Some people respond to rescue medications such as the triptan group preventative medications help lessen the frequency of migraines in other people.  There are many options, such as, Botox injections, topamax, (topiramate) cymbalta, hormone therapy for females, Propranolol and others.

Question 4

what kind of migraine medicines are there?

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Many migraine meds: Some abort migraine if taken early (ex. ergotamine, Imitrex), others are preventive (ex. Inderal).Some are for pain relief (ex. opiates).In my experience, though, many headaches (HA) are misdiagnosed as 'migraines' just because the pain is severe.Cause for these incl. occipital neuralgia, cervicogenic HA, occipital ligament inj, etc.A good history &amp; phys. incl osteopathic hands-on exam may hel

Question 5

what do i do when migraine medicine wont work?

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Keep a diary: If correct preventative measures are taken , most patients improve.If your headache is truly intractable, try keeping a diary of headaches to identify trigger factors, look into your life style and total life situation, biofeedback? Botox injections? Treating coexistent problems such as hypertension or depression?

Question 6

i have migraine what  should  medicine do i take?

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Migraine headache: You can try over-the-counter remedies but you should see your regular doctor for a complete evaluation and treatment.

Question 7

how can i relieve a migraine without using medicines?

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Migraine treatment: Alternative medicine experts use several methods to relieve and possibly cure migraine.Folloing treatments have been tried with 
some success or reduction of attacks
chiropractic treatment
biofeedback
food allegies causing migraine treatment by allergists , and diet adjustment
sress and tension relief by meditation/yoga
avoid lack of sleep
restricting salt especially pre menstrual.

Question 8

can children get migraine headaches?

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Yes: Prevalence of migraine is 2.5% under the age of 7, 5% from age 7 to puberty, and 10% in  postpubertal girls.  Migraine without aura is twice more common than the one with aura in school-age children.

Question 9

what is a good medicine for migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

A few things to note: There are many causes of migraines.  Stress, TMJ issues, a misaligned bite, neck issues and trigger points of the muscles of the face, head and neck.   Often headaches can be caused by an accident, fall, contact sport that was experienced recently or many years ago.  Visit a doctor that knows about trudenta.   There is a pain free, medication free option.   Go to www.Trudenta.Com.

Question 10

what is the best medicine for migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

That depends: It really depends on multiple factors, and it can vary from person to person.  In addition to medications, it is important to try to identify any potential headache triggers.  The best way to do that is to maintain a headache diary.

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