When to Worry About Migraines During Pregnancy
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
4y ago
Experiencing a migraine during pregnancy is sometimes problematic. If a pregnant woman understands the warning signs and symptoms of a migraine attack, she can treat her migraine pain properly. Now, let’s examine some of the key questions surrounding migraines during pregnancy, and how pregnant women can treat their migraine symptoms. Migraines During Pregnancy: When Should You Worry? Migraines may actually decrease in terms of severity and frequency during pregnancy. Research revealed that 50% to 75% of women who previously experienced migraine attacks showed marked improvement in their migra ..read more
Visit website
Migraine Light Sensitivity: Why Are Some Migraines Caused by Light?
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
4y ago
Light sensitivity, also called photophobia, is a common migraine symptom. Fortunately, those who understand photophobia can quickly identify this issue and address it before it gets out of hand. What Is Photophobia? Photophobia refers to severe, abnormal light sensitivity. It is not a disease; instead, photophobia typically occurs due to an eye infection or irritation. Or, photophobia is an underlying symptom of migraines or other illnesses. Light is one of many migraine triggers, and research indicates that photophobia has been reported in all forms of migraines, along with many neuro-ophthal ..read more
Visit website
The Basilar Migraine: Symptoms, Treatments and Causes
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
4y ago
A migraine with brainstem aura, also referred to as a basilar migraine, causes migraine symptoms that develop from the brainstem or both sides of the brain. Basilar migraines can affect people of all ages, but with the right treatment plan, an individual can alleviate his or her basilar migraine symptoms. What Are Basilar Migraines? A basilar migraine occurs due to constriction of blood vessels that hampers blood flow to the brain. Initially, researchers indicated that basilar migraines were related to short-term spasms of the basilar artery, one of the arteries that delivers oxygen-rich blood ..read more
Visit website
The Role Migraines Play in Your Personal Life
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
4y ago
Migraines sometimes cause vomiting, nausea and other physical side effects. At the same time, migraines can have far-flung effects on your personal life. To better understand the role of migraines in your personal life, let’s examine migraines, how they work and their short- and long-term effects. Migraine Pain: What You Need to Know A migraine is a type of headache that causes severe throbbing or pulsating pain on one side of the head. It typically lasts anywhere from two hours to three days and is diagnosed and treated by a doctor. Migraine headaches affect more than 37 million people global ..read more
Visit website
7 Signs Your Headache Might Be a Migraine
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
4y ago
Headaches and migraines sometimes seem similar, but there are notable differences between the two. Here are seven signs your headache might be a migraine. Share this Image On Your Site </p> <p><strong>Please include attribution to TheMigraineInstitute.com with this graphic.</strong></p> <p><a href=’https://www.themigraineinstitute.com/7-signs-your-headache-might-be-a-migraine-infographic/’><img src=’https://bcx-production-attachments-us-west-2.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/7593d052-8301-11e9-8098-121332eecbe9?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIXJK7HJ33HYQWMEQ& ..read more
Visit website
How to Tell If Your Headache Is Actually a Migraine
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
5y ago
All migraines are headaches, but not all headaches are migraines. Fortunately, migraine and headache symptoms differ. If you can identify the symptoms associated with migraines and headaches, you can determine if your headache might be a migraine. Now, let’s look at 10 common migraine symptoms, along with some of the ways to treat migraines and headaches. 1. Pain on One Side of the Head A migraine attack often causes throbbing pain on one side of the head. Comparatively, a tension headache may result in throbbing pain on both sides of the head; a tension headache may also cause pain around the ..read more
Visit website
Want to Get Rid of Migraines? What You Need to Know
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
5y ago
Click PDF image below to download Introduction Migraines affect more than 37 million people globally. They cause physical symptoms like nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sensitivity to sound (phonophobia). In some instances, migraine symptoms escalate over time, resulting in chronic migraine pain. Migraines are problematic, but they are treatable. However, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment to address all migraines, at all times. To determine the best course of action to relieve migraine pain, an individual must consider all of the treatment options at his or her d ..read more
Visit website
How Botox Reduced Headache Frequency in 3 Months
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
5y ago
Botox is quickly becoming a popular chronic migraine treatment – and perhaps it is easy to understand why. A Botox treatment often helps reduce chronic migraine pain without surgery. Plus, Botox for migraines has been shown to help patients stop chronic migraine headaches. How Does Botox for Migraines Work? Botox for migraines involves the use of a neurotoxin derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It is injected into the skin to temporarily stop nerve cell signals from reaching the muscles. Botox paralyzes muscles that otherwise contribute to abnormal muscle contractions that cause migr ..read more
Visit website
3 Vitamin Deficiencies That Lead to Migraine Headaches
THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE
by The Migraine Institute
5y ago
There are many reasons why migraine headaches occur, including vitamin deficiencies. Now, let’s examine three vitamin deficiencies that have been linked to migraine pain. 1. Vitamin D Research indicates a vitamin D deficiency may contribute to migraine headaches, and perhaps it is easy to understand why. Vitamin D safeguards the body against inflammation and supports nerve health. As such, a person dealing with a vitamin D deficiency may be more susceptible than others to inflammation and nerve pain that results in migraines. A person can absorb vitamin D into his or her skin via direct sunlig ..read more
Visit website

Follow THE MIGRAINE INSTITUTE on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR