Migraine is more than a headache. Over 15% of the UK population is affected by migraine as a neurological condition. Migraine is more common than epilepsy, diabetes, and asthma. Migraine can cause severe pain and make it difficult to do everyday activities. People of all ages, races and social classes can suffer from migraines. However, there seems to be a greater number of migraine sufferers who are women (two-thirds of all migraine sufferers are women). Genetics could also play a role in migraine susceptibility.
Nervous System
Migraine is thought to be caused by migraines because the nervous system of migraine sufferers is more sensitive to changes. Migraine attacks can be triggered by changes in hormones, diet, stress, eating habits, sleep patterns, and other factors. Migraine sufferers may experience severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light, sounds, smells, neck pain, blurred vision, flashing lights, blind spots, or other symptoms.
Migraine in children can cause abdominal pain, which can be more severe than headaches. They may refuse to eat and become inactive. It is not easy to find relief from migraine.
No Cure
There is no cure. While paracetemol, ibuprofen, and aspirin are all effective painkillers for migraine sufferers, many migraine sufferers find that they don’t feel any relief from the severe pain of migraine. Gastric stasis is a condition that prevents the stomach from absorbing medication into the bloodstream.
Your doctor may prescribe specific drugs, such as triptans. Triptans work on serotonin, a naturally occurring substance in your brain.
Side Effects
These drugs are carefully monitored to ensure that patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, renal impairment, heart disease, or sensitivity to sulphonamides are not prescribed. Many migraine sufferers believe that complementary medicines and treatments can provide some relief. It is important to verify the credentials of your therapist before you discuss any treatment with your doctor.
