Migraines are throbbing headaches that cause intense pain. Lasting hours or even days, migraines can be debilitating and prevent you from doing your daily activities.
Migraines can progress through 4 stages:
- Prodrome
- Aura
- Attack
- Post-drome
The prodrome stage occurs a day or 2 before the attack and is characterized by subtle symptoms such as mood changes and neck stiffness. An aura is a visual event that occurs right before or during the attack. It can be recognized by bright spots and flashes of light in your line of sight. The post-drome occurs after the migraine attack and leaves you fatigued.
Common side effects of migraines include nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light and sound.
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Causes
Migraines are known to trigger due to:
- Hormonal changes in women
- Certain drinks and foods
- Stress and fatigue
- Excessive sensory stimulation
- Certain medications
- Genetics also play a role in the frequency of migraines.
Who is at risk?
Anybody can develop migraines. Those with a family history may get them more often.
What are the most effective treatments?
- Pain-relieving medications, including aspirin and ibuprofen, can help alleviate symptoms during migraine attacks.
- Preventive medications like the blood pressure-lowering propranolol and certain antidepressants can reduce the severity and frequency of migraines.
- Botox has also been demonstrated to help prevent migraines.
Danny Guo MD has experience treating all forms of migraines. We offer a suite of pain-relieving and preventive medications, as well as Botox treatments, to combat chronic migraine attacks. To get rid of these enervating headaches as soon as possible, call us at 403-286-6888 or fill out the online contact form below.
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