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Migraine
Introduction
A migraine is a very painful type of headache. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. During migraines, people are very sensitive to light and sound. They may also become nauseated and vomit.
Migraine is three times more common in women than in men. Some people can tell when they are about to have a migraine because they see flashing lights or zigzag lines or they temporarily lose their vision.
Many things can trigger a migraine. These include:
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Anxiety |
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Stress |
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Lack of food or sleep |
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Exposure to light |
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Hormonal changes (in women) |
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A migraine can be disabling — with symptoms so severe, all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Up to 17 percent of women and 6 percent of men have experienced a migraine.
In some cases, these painful headaches are preceded or accompanied by a sensory warning sign (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine is also often accompanied by other signs and symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine pain can be excruciating and may incapacitate you for hours or even days.
When to seek medical advice from your Ayurveda physician
Migraines are a chronic disorder, but they're often undiagnosed and untreated. If you experience signs and symptoms of migraine, track and record your attacks and how you treated them. Then make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your headaches and decide on a treatment plan.
The treatment plan typically includes:
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Iin patient admission for periods ranging from 21-35 days |
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Iinternal herbal medicines including decoctions, powders and jams based on your specific need |
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External body treatments including zirodhArA, zirovasti, zirolepa, abhyaGga again determined by the physician based on your specific need |
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Restricted diet |
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Total physical and mental rest for the period of the treatment |
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Follow up treatment for a period of 6-12 weeks (and sometimes more) based on the intensity of your condition |
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It is seen that the above treatment plan has been very effective in managing the different types of migraines and many patients have reported the complete cure of the condition especially when addressed in the initial stages.
Prevention
Whether or not you take preventive medications, you may benefit from lifestyle changes that can help reduce the number and severity of migraines. One or more of these suggestions may be helpful for you:
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Avoid triggers.
If certain foods seem to have triggered your headaches in the past, eat something else. If certain scents are a problem, try to avoid them. In general, establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress. |
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Exercise regularly.
Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling. Warm up slowly, however, because sudden, intense exercise can cause headaches.
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Reduce the effects of estrogen.
If you're a woman with migraines and estrogen seems to trigger or make your headaches worse, you may want to avoid or reduce the amount of medications you take that contain estrogen. These medications include birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. Talk with your doctor about the best alternatives or dosages for you. |
Self-care
Self-care measures can help ease the pain of a migraine. Try these headache helpers:
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Keep a diary A diary can help you determine what triggers your migraines. Note when your headaches start, how long they last and what, if anything, provides relief. Be sure to record your response to any headache medications you take. Also pay special attention to foods you ate in the 24 hours preceding attacks, any unusual stress, and how you feel and what you're doing when headaches strike. If you're under stress, tell your doctor. |
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Try muscle relaxation exercises.
Progressive muscle relaxation, meditation and yoga don't require any equipment. You can learn them in classes or at home using books or tapes. Or spend at least a half-hour each day doing something you find relaxing — listening to music, gardening, taking a hot bath or reading. |
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Get enough sleep, but don't oversleep.
The average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night. |
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Rest and relax.
If possible, rest in a dark, quiet room when you feel a headache coming on. Place an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the back of your neck and apply gentle pressure to painful areas on your scalp. |
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