Why do people see spots during a migrane? What Causes Migranes? What are the best ways to get rid of one?

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Answer 1

Migraine Headaches

Migraine headaches may be associated with changes in the nerve system and chemicals in the brain and dilation (widening) of the blood vessels in the head. Possible triggers of migraine headaches include hunger, fatigue, bright light, alcohol or caffeine, excitement or stress, certain medications, environmental factors, and certain foods.

Symptoms of a migraine headache include:

Throbbing, pulsating, or pounding pain
Pain more often on one side of the head
Pain made worse by walking or everyday activities
Painful light sensitivity or nausea
About 20 percent of people who have migraines see bright spots, flashes of light, or areas of blindness just before the headache strikes. These symptoms are called an aura. Some people have great bursts of energy and activity just before a migraine starts.

Most migraines require professional diagnosis and treatment. See your doctor to discuss appropriate treatment. He or she may prescribe a medication to relieve your pain.

Preventing Headaches

For many headaches, including cluster, migraine, and tension-type headaches, a headache calendar may help you to identify possible triggers. Use a headache calendar to record everything you eat, your sleep and exercise patterns, and your work or home activities. Women should also record their menstrual cycles, because hormonal changes can trigger headaches.

To prevent headaches, avoid any triggers you’ve identified with your headache calendar and follow these general guidelines:

Avoid skipping or delaying meals. Eat three to six small meals a day.
Have a regular pattern of sleep and aerobic exercise.
Reduce stress. Headaches are often the result of fatigue, tension, and emotional upset.
Be aware of your posture. Avoid craning forward.
Stop smoking. It can trigger headaches or increase their intensity.
Caring for Headaches

Do exercises that help you relax. Ask your doctor to show you some of these exercises, or call your local hospital to see if they offer any exercise classes for relaxation.
Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, can often control a headache. However, be careful of overuse. Taking too much pain medication for too long can result in a “rebound” effect, which causes headaches to return. Children should not take aspirin because it may be linked to a dangerous condition called Reye’s syndrome.
Relax or sleep in a dark, quiet room with your head elevated.
Apply a cool or warm compress to your head for pain relief.
Take a hot or cold shower.
Massage your neck muscles.

Answer 2

Cause - most common is the constriction of the blood vessels.
Combinations - muscles and fluids
What I do -
1 stay hydrated - the body running low on water is like a car engine running low on oil, rough running, overheating and damage can result.
2 tight muscles - molasses or bananas provide the magnesium (regulates lots of things) and potassium that the body needs.
3 If that does not maintain the absence of migraines then applying pressure to the count of three at the base of the skull (up to three times) helps turn the migraine into a headache by loosening the muscles most involved in causing the migraines to begin with.