l suffer from migranes regularly what can l do?

Answer 1

Find your triggers, keep a food diary to see what brings the migraine on.
Also chart your sleep. Too much or too little sleep causes migraines.
Find out if the migraines are hormonal or genetic.
Try to determine what the weather is like when you have a migraine. pressure changes can affect them.
How many over the counter pain meds do you take? Too many meds (over the counter or Rx) can cause rebound headaches.

When you have answered these questions, you will be able to go to your GP or Neurologist armed with the answers to the questions they will ask. They can then get you on a preventative therapy.

Answer 2

I suffer from the same thing, but found out that almost all migraines have a "trigger". Mine is scent oriented, any perfumes, pot pourri, candles, etc, will bring one on. I try to avoid bananas too which is another trigger. When all that fails, I take a prescription called Imitrex. Within 10-15 minutes the migraine is gone. There is also another prescription that you can take daily as a preventative, I don't know the name of it, but I chose the imitrex because I don't get them on any type of regular basis. Sometimes I get 3 in a month, sometimes I go 3 months without one. Didn't want to overmedicate myself needlessly.

Answer 3

Ok i like the way you compared them..ok so lets see.. -First off, it is because of you all that I listened to Big L in the first place so I should say, thank you. They are easy to compare because they both have two cd's: Big l only had one while he was alive,the other was posthumous,it wasn't even done when he died. Big L made the song Ebonics and it is amazing lol. That song though made me think of a song that Lupe Fiasco made, which is also dedicated to a certain topic: Ebonics vs Coulda been Ebonics was a big success for him,and this song introduced him to a lot of people.Lupe wasn't noticed till he appeared on "Touch the sky" with Kanye west...The wordplay in ebonics is better too...Big L wins this one Lupe Fiasco makes a cd full of stories. They paint pictures in my mind for me. Big L made maybe two or three songs like that but brought the lyrics to them no doubt: its not necessary to have a cd full of stories,is it? Big L has the same style throughout all his work!!! He says the same thing over and over. ("Harlem" "F*ck Ho*s" "139") and etc.He spits the same topics over different beats: But rap is not about characters,every rapper has his own style in rapping. He has no classic album to me : sorry but i consider lifestylez ov da poor & dangerous one of the top 5 albums of all time. OUTSIDE OF YOU ALL, I have never heard anyone say, "Big L is great." I think he gets so much praise because of you know what (I dont even have to say it): Not sure what your sayin,cuz he is dead? Well u dont know if he would've been more successful if he didn't die.

Answer 4

so do I a friend of mine told me to go to a chiropractor and its amazing the difference it has made to me I honestly suggest you give it a go

Answer 5

Migraine headaches typically last from 4-72 hours and vary in frequency from daily to fewer than 1 per year. Migraine affects about 15% of the population. Three times as many women as men have migraines. More than 80% of people with migraines (called migraineurs) have other members in the family who have them too.

Different types of migraine headaches


Common migraine accounts for 80% of migraines. There is no "aura" before a common migraine.


People with classic migraines experience an aura before their headaches. Most often, an aura is a visual disturbance (outlines of lights or jagged light images). Classic migraines are usually much more severe than common migraines.


Status migrainosus is a migraine that does not go away by itself.

The exact cause of migraine headaches is not clearly understood, though experts believe they are due to a combination of the expansion of blood vessels and the release of certain chemicals, which causes inflammation and pain.

The chemicals dopamine and serotonin are among those involved in migraine. These chemicals are found normally in the brain and can cause blood vessels to act abnormally if they are present in abnormal amounts or if the blood vessels are unusually sensitive to them.

Various triggers are thought to bring about migraine in certain people prone to developing migraine. Different people may have different triggers:

Certain foods, especially chocolate, cheese, nuts, alcohol, and MSG, bring on headaches in some people. (MSG is a food enhancer used in many foods including Chinese food.)


Missing a meal may bring on a headache.


Stress and tension are also risk factors. People often have migraines during times of increased emotional or physical stress.


Birth control pills are a common trigger. Women may have migraines at the end of the pill cycle as the estrogen component of the pill is stopped. This is called an estrogen-withdrawal headache.


Smoking may cause migraines or interfere with treatment.

When to Seek Medical Care
Call a doctor if any of the following occur:

A change in frequency, severity, or features of the migraine commonly experienced


A new, progressive headache that lasts for days


A headache brought on by coughing, sneezing, bearing down, straining while on the toilet, and so on


Large, unintentional loss of body weight


Weakness or paralysis that lasts after the headache
Go to a hospital emergency department if any of the following occur:

Having the worst headache ever, especially if the headache came on very quickly


Headache associated with trauma to the head


Trauma to the head with loss of consciousness


Fever or stiff neck associated with headache


Decreased level of consciousness or confusion


Paralysis of one side of the body


Seizure
Most migraineurs can manage mild-to-moderate attacks at home with the following strategies:



Using a cold compress to the area of pain


Resting with pillows comfortably supporting the head or neck


Resting in a room with little or no sensory stimulation (light, sound, odors)


Withdrawing from stressful surroundings


Sleeping


Drinking a moderate amount of caffeine


Trying certain over-the-counter headache medications


Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS): These include medications like aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), and ketoprofen (Orudis). Stomach ulcers and bleeding are serious potential side effects. This type of medication should not be taken by anyone with a history of stomach bleeding. A doctor or pharmacist should be asked about possible medicine interactions if the migraineur is taking other drugs.


Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Acetaminophen may be safely taken with NSAIDs for an additive effect. Taking acetaminophen by itself is usually safe, even with a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding. Acetaminophen should not be taken if the migraineur has liver problems or has 3 or more alcohol drinks a day.


Combination medications: Some over-the-counter pain relievers have been approved for use with migraine. These include Excedrin Migraine, which contains acetaminophen and aspirin combined with caffeine. A similar effect can be achieved by taking 2 aspirin or acetaminophen tablets with a cup of black coffee.
Despite medical advances, migraines can be difficult to treat. About half of migraineurs stop seeking medical care for their headaches because they are dissatisfied with therapy.



Migraines can be treated with 2 approaches: abortive and preventive.

Abortive: The goal of abortive therapy is to prevent a migraine attack or to stop it once it starts. The prescribed medications stop a headache during its prodrome stage or once it has begun and may be taken as needed. Some can be administered as a self-injection into the thigh; others, as a wafer that melts on the tongue. These forms of medication are especially useful for people who vomit during a migraine, and they work quickly.
Abortive treatment medications include the triptans, which specifically target serotonin. They are all very similar in their action and chemical structure. The triptans are used only to treat headache pain and do not relieve pain from back problems, arthritis, menstruation, or other conditions.

Sumatriptan (Imitrex)


Zolmitriptan (Zomig)


Eletriptan (Relpax)


Naratriptan (Amerge, Naramig)


Rizatriptan (Maxalt)


Frovatriptan (Frova)


Almotriptan (Axert)
The following drugs are also specific and affect serotonin, but they affect other brain chemicals. Occasionally, one of these drugs works when a triptan does not.

Ergotamine tartrate (Cafergot)


Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45 Injection, Migranal Nasal Spray)


Acetaminophen-isometheptene-dichloralphenazone (Midrin)
The following drugs are mainly used for nausea, but they sometimes have an abortive or preventive effect on headaches:

Prochlorperazine (Compazine)


Promethazine (Phenergan)
The next drugs are weak members of the narcotic class. They are not specific for migraine, but they can help relieve almost any kind of pain. Since they are habit forming, they are less desirable than the specific headache drugs listed above. These drugs should be used primarily as a "backup" for the occasions when a specific drug does not work.

Butalbital compound (Fioricet, Fiorinal)


Acetaminophen and codeine (Tylenol With Codeine)


Preventive: This type of treatment is considered if a migraineur has more than 1 migraine per week. The goal is to lessen the frequency and severity of the migraine attacks. Medication to prevent a migraine can be taken daily. Preventive treatment medications include the following:


Medications used to treat high blood pressure - Beta-blockers (propranolol [Inderal]), calcium channel blockers (verapamil [Covera])


Antidepressants - Amitriptyline (Elavil), nortriptyline (Pamelor)


Antiseizure medications - Gabapentin (Neurontin), valproic acid (Depakote), topiramate (Topamax)


Some antihistamines and anti-allergy drugs, including diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and cyproheptadine (Periactin)
Botulinum toxin (BOTOX ®) injection has been found to help some migraineurs
Migraine triggers should be identified and avoided. Making individual lifestyle changes is very important. Changes may include avoiding certain types of foods and certain emotional situations. If missing meals triggers headaches, the migraineur should make every effort to eat on a regular basis. In some instances, the use of biofeedback may help reduce the severity and frequency of attacks