Why do i Get Migraine headaches every 1 to 2 weeks?

Answer 1

The exact cause of Migraine is unknown. It is thought, however, that an attack may be triggered by events that affect certain areas of the brain.

High levels of the chemical serotonin in the brain are believed to cause certain blood vessels to narrow (contract). This decrease in blood flow may be responsible for causing visual disturbances (auras).

When the levels of serotonin fall again, the blood vessels widen (dilate) causing pain
(or headache). Recovery follows as the blood vessels return to normal.

Triggers of a Migraine include emotional factors, physical exertion, certain foods, and some medications. Migraine can also be hereditary. Some people find they have a Migraine attack during a restful period (eg, during the weekend) or following a busy period, and others may feel either full of energy - or lacking energy - before the headache appears.

Try to avoid the following triggers to prevent frequest attacks:-
Stress

Caffeine

Tiredness

Withdrawal of caffeine

Anxiety

Alcohol

Tobacco smoke

Cheese and other dairy products

Weather changes

Contraceptive pills

Chocolate

Menstruation

Some food additives (eg, aspartame,sodium nitrate)

Also try using the following self help tips to prevent the frequect occurance of migraine attacks:

Resting or sleeping in a dark room, during or after an attack, may be beneficial for some people.

Reducing or avoiding chocolate, certain cheeses (high in tyramine), foods with yeast extracts, monosodium glutamate (present in many processed foods and Chinese cooking), and alcohol may provide relief for some people.

Drinking plenty of water and avoiding drinks with caffeine can also help.

Wearing approved UV protected sunglasses, using a polarizing filter for computer screens, and generally protecting the eyes with regular eye checks can help to avoid effects of visual disturbance.

Regular meals, exercise, and leisure activities can all improve general health and well-being. Relaxation training, psychosocial behavior techniques, and stress management may also help.

Answer 2

Everyone has different triggers.

When I was little it was because of some of the foods I was eating. I was put on medication to help reduce the frequency and severity of the migraines. I only took 1 prescription though, my mom never got it refilled and I was ok, just the occasional migraine until a few years ago.

Sometimes they were brought on by stress. Mine I just recently found out were cause by my birth control.

You should definitely go to your doctor and request an MRI and to see a specialist.

You don't need to live in pain. You just need to find the cause. Now that I have, I haven't had a migraine in 2 months. I use to have a constant headache that would lead to a migraine on a weekly basis.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

There are several different reasons people get migraines.
If you are getting them that often, then you need to be treated, likely with medication.
I suffered from terrible migraines for many, many years,
but have been taking 120 mgs. Propranolol daily (60 mg. in the morning, 60 mg. in the evening), for about 15 years now, and my migraines have basically disappeared.
If I take 1000 mg. of Acetamenaphin (Extra Strenght Tylenol) immediatly when I feel one coming on, the worst that usually happens is I get a mild headache, which goes away very quickly, usually within 20 mins.
Unfortunatly, I have been told I will have to take this medication for the rest of my life, the few times I have stopped taking it, I got a migraine within about 3 days.
Go see a Doctor, and Good Luck.
Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I didn't get migraines until I got pregnant and now I have them horribly. My dr. has prescribed tylenol with codeine for me, too, but at one point changed me over to midrin. Have you ever taken that? The midrin actually made me extremely sick and I ended up in the er, but it seems to work for other people and doesn't have the narcotic aspect to it. Most of the answers you will get on here will be anti-pot, but from most of the things I've read, it is almost like taking something like tylenol 3- it is considered a class C drug that has not been tested enough to know the true effects. With that said, I have not smoked while pregnant, but know others who have and the babies have been fine. Also, many ppl on here will tell you not even to take the tylenol 3, but I could not have managed the pain otherwise. You just have to decide if the benefits outweigh the risks. When it comes to pain, I say the benefits are much greater, but it is all a personal choice. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Answer 5

I get a migraine eyery day. Get refered to a specialist, and they will put you on a preventative treatment. Massage therapy can help, but its expensive. Injections can help too. I get it once a week. They inject freezing into your head, neck and temples to calm your nerves. It really reduces the amount of really bad migraines that come. But I still have the flashing lights, and aura daily. I had the Injections yesterday, but the pain has returned. It was a nice releif for a little while.

I tried a chiropractor, but it made it worse.

Its possible that it can get worse if you leave it alone.

Answer 6

Well, you need to study:

1. Your caffeine intake (does it change every 1-2 weeks?).
2. How much time do you sit in traffic sucking up all that carbon-dioxide from SUV's /Pick-ups /Vans /School Buses /Semi-Trucks /Eighteen Wheelers /and utility vehicles (Do you work-from home and then commute in heavy traffic).
3. Stress patterns (do you see your mother-in-law every 1-2 weeks ... ahhhhh).
4. Computer/Television watching patterns (Do you watch television more during the month)?
5. Allergies ... watch the news to monitor high pollen/mold days ... you may be getting a bad allergic reaction, and the primary symptom you see is headaches.

Answer 7

Migraines are tricky. They might appear out of need to allow you an excuse to rest and relax without having to answer to anyone or make up an excuse for not wanting to do something.

They might be due to stress, allergies (environmental and/or internal), eye strain, digestive problems, hormones being out of balance, emotional issues such as anger, the body may need to be detoxified, not enough protein, too many carbs (sugar), sinus, sexual frustration, not enough water, too much caffeine ...

If you would like more information regarding the references above, feel free to ask or contact me and I will offer that to you based on where the actual pain is occurring is a huge clue.

Answer 8

Ow!

I get headaches almost every day. I throw up so violently, I break blood vessels in my eyes.

Migraine is a condition not 'unlike' epilepsy.

Here is a link to a good informative website.

http://www.migraines.org/ ... <

Answer 9

It depends on your triggers. It's caused by vasodilation of the blood vessels in your brain. That's why almost all migraine medications are mostly caffeine, which causes vasoconstriction, easing the pressure that has built up due to the original swelling of your blood vessels. There is also a major genetic component to it. :)

Answer 10

you might want to keep a food diary...Certain types of food trigger migraines, like Chocolate, ketchup, cheese, coffee..... stress is a big factor too. Look at what you are eating when one starts this could give you a clue as to what triggers your