10 Myths Related to Migraine or Frequent Headaches by The Health Tales - 3 year ago | 625 1.Migraine is just a headache- Migraine is a neurological disease with functional and sometimes structural changes that occur in the brain and headache is just a feature of it. 2.All headaches are migraine- There are many different types of headaches. Migraine is distinct from headaches because of its duration, severity and accompanying symptoms. 3.Migraine is my fault- At the end of the day, the sole perpetrator to blame for migraine is genetics—no one is at fault when a migraine attack strikes. Read more 0 0
The 4 Different Phases of A Migraine Headache by The Health Tales - 3 year ago | 574 Migraine is different for everyone. But many times, an attack follows the same pattern. A typical migraine can have up to four phases: 1.Prodrome Phase- Before migraine pain hits, you may go through this, which is also called a “preheadache” phase. It can last from an hour up to a day or more. -The warning signs you have will be unique to you. Common ones include: Feeling irritable, sudden mood changes, yawning a lot, needing to pee more than usual, extra sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, imsomnia, etc. Read more 0 0
How a Symptom Diary Can Help With Migraine by The Health Tales - 3 year ago | 581 When you take note of all of the things that surround your migraines, it can help you and your doctor learn more about why, how, and when they happen. You may be asked to keep track of things for a week, or you might need to record your information for a month or longer. From the details in your symptom diary, your doctor may be able to: 1. Figure out the type of migraines you’re dealing with. Read more 0 0
Top 10 Migraine Triggers And How To Deal With Them by The Health Tales - 3 year ago | 752 1.Stress- Perhaps the biggest culprit of all, stress is a trigger for almost 70% of people with migraine. How to cope- Start by making a list of the things known to cause you undue stress and tension, and then work toward reducing these triggers in your life. Relaxation therapy, meditation, exercise , etc can help immensely. 2.An irregular sleep schedule- The connection between migraine and sleep is undeniable. So, when sleep becomes irregular, you become more prone to migraine attacks. Read more 0 0