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(Its also worth noting the condition disproportionately affects people assigned female at birth.)
There are numerous ways to treat your migraine pain and find the relief you deserve.
You may think of a migraine as a really badheadachebut the pain that accompanies it is far more severe.
Migraine is actually aneurological disease.
Migraine can also cause sensitivity to light, noise, and smells.
What are common migraine symptoms?
The prodrome phase can happen about 24 to 48 hours before the headache starts.
Approximately 30% of people who get migraine experience these preheadache symptoms.
Aura:Up to 20% of people with migraine will experience sensory changes known as an aura.
These symptoms usually disappear just before the pain in the head begins.
What are the best migraine treatments for relief?
Price is also an important factor because somemedicationsare expensive and not covered by insurance.
The important thing with these medications is to take them soon after the headache starts, says Dr. Csere.
These medications work best early in the migraines phase.
(This also makes the medications more effective.)
They can help you pick some other medications that will be more effective.
You cant relieve a migraine attack instantlyif only!
Its important to have a plan in place, even when youdonthave a migraine headache.
Having a consistent schedule and routine is helpful, but you dont have to go overboard with it.
Sometimes people get very preoccupied with journaling, Dr. Csere says.
It can kind of take over your life.
Even these general notes can help provide your doctor with valuable information without overloading yourself with homework.
Remember: You shouldnt have to live with the pain.
Sources:
1.Current Pain and Headache Reports, Exercise and Migraine Prevention: a Review of the Literature
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