Question 1

semi frequent migraine sufferer. this one is the worst she's ever had. should she go to the e.r?

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Yes: The longer the delay the less effective the treatment. Also consider that it might be something other than migraine. There is also a risk of stroke with severe, prolonged migraine with aura. Plus the need to relieve suffering.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

how do i treat a migraine?

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Evaluation and meds: First, make sure it is really a "migraine" and not another type of headache.  Many people just call a bad headache a "migraine" and this is not necessarily correct.  You can try otc meds- tylenol, (acetaminophen) excedrin, antiinflammatory meds, etc.  If these don't work, then go see your doctor for a formal evaluation and start treatment options.  If it is a first time "severe" ha, get the evaluation sooner.

Question 9

how can i overcme migraine?

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Help: I try to help you with explanation that migraine is lifelong condition. At different period of live it cold be often and then -rare. Your goal : to avoid full strength of headache with modern medicine, using them as soon as you have aura or feeling it's coming. Good luck.

Question 10

what is a cluster migraine?

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See below: Cluster migraine is a severe variant of migraine which can awaken an individual from sleep, may be triggered by alcohol.  It is described by tearing and nasal congestion on the side of head pain, often with facial sweating on this same side, severe throbbing/stabbing pain, and a sense of restlessness.  They tend to occur in clusters of repeat headaches followed by remission.

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