How to Treat Migraines

Migraines aren’t the usual headaches. It’s a severe head pain behind one or both eyes can be incredibly painful, and may even lead to nausea and vomiting. It is triggered by stress, hormones, odours, lights, smoke, heat, some certain types of food, and other disruptions.

Migraine headaches typically last from 4 to 72 hours and vary in frequency from daily to fewer than one per year. Common symptoms may include:

• Eye pain
• Throbbing, pulsating pain
• Light sensitivity
• Sound sensitivity
• Nausea
• Pain on one side
• Vision changes, blurred vision
• Aura
• Vomiting

There are several types of migraines including:

• A migraine with aura – where there are specific warning signs just before the migraine begins, such as seeing flashing lights
• A migraine without aura – this is the most common type, where the migraine occurs without the specific warning signs
• Migraine aura without headache, this is where you would get the sign of the aura, however the migraines doesn’t occur at all

Types of treatment

The goal of treatment is to prevent migraine attacks, make them less frequent, stop symptoms once they’ve started or at least make the migraine symptoms less severe. There are some prescription and over the counter drugs that can do just that.

Prescription drugs such as

• sumatriptan (Imitrex, Alsuma, Imitrex STATdose System, Sumavel DosePro, Zecuity, Treximet)
• rizatriptan (Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT)
• eletriptan (Relpax)
• zolmitriptan (Zomig, Zomig-ZMT)
• naratriptan Amerge)
• almotriptan (Axert)
• frovatriptan (Frova)

Over-the-counter drugs:

• Excedrin for migraine
• Advil
• Naproxen – Aleve
• Aspirin
• Motrin
• Acetaminophen – Tylenol

Some Prescription and nonprescription drugs may have unwelcome side effects and may interact with other treatments the sufferer is taking, this is why some people turn to Natural medications for migraines.

Willow bark.

Known as the natural alternative to aspirin, willow bark is actually what aspirin was originally made from. Willow bark contains the pain-relieving compound salicin, and is one of the most common natural remedies for headaches. You can make a tea out of willow bark root for instant relief.

Acupuncture

It’s a type of Chinese medicine that dates to more than 3,500 years ago. It works by inserting very fine stainless-steel needles into specific points located near or on the surface of the skin. This form of therapy will reinstate the free circulation of Qi to re-establish balance and activate the body’s natural healing power. The World Health Organization recognized that acupuncture and Oriental medicine are effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including migraines,  it works by increasing the blood flow to tissues which helps prevent migraines.

Cannabis Seeds

Cannabis has been widely regarded as a relaxation medicine. This is an intoxicating drug and due to the dubious legal nature, many people in UK choose to grow this (illegally) through cannabis seeds. Such seeds are readily available from websites like https://www.ice-cannabis-seeds.co.uk/. Sale of such seeds are surprisingly legal and are sold under a novelty ruling.

Ginger

A 2013 study published in Phytotherapy Research indicates that ginger may prove effective in the treatment of common migraines.

It blocks prostaglandins, which are chemicals that promote muscle contractions, impact hormones and regulate inflammation in blood vessels in the brain. Most non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), too, work by reducing the production of these chemicals.

Botox for migraines

Botox is used for treating migraine headaches. Chronic migraines is a headache that far more than 15 days per month. Botox does not cure this disorders however it can offer relief from pain.

Botox is a form of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin produced by the bacteria that causes botulism. When the Botox botulinum toxin is purified and used in tiny doses in specific areas, it temporarily reduces muscle contractions for approximately 3 months.

Botox is injected around pain fibres across seven specific head/neck muscle areas that are involved in headaches.

Peppermint oil

Peppermint is an herb, which is a combination of water mint and spearmint. It’s often used to flavor chewing gum and toothpaste. Its Latin Name is Mentha x piperita and its leaves are used as a food flavoring or dried as a tea.

Peppermint oil has been used as a natural remedy and herbal treatment for headaches, nausea, gas, indigestion, cold symptoms, skin irritations, anxiety, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, muscle and nerve pain as well as stomach and bowel conditions. Peppermint can also be found in chest rubs.

Feverfew

This pretty wildflower grows just about anywhere in the world, and it has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. As its name implies, this herbal remedy is often taken for the treatment of symptoms caused by influenza, but it is known to help relieve headaches. Feverfew is not for everyone, and it is not recommended for migraine patients who are pregnant.