Glucocorticoids:<\/strong> These medications are used to enhance pain relief. These must not be consumed frequently as they have some side effects. Prednisone and dexamethasone are examples of glucocorticoids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCare for People with Migraine:<\/h3>\n
Migraine often leads to disability in sufferers and they might not be able to perform all their daily activities, especially during a migraine attack. The family, friends and co-workers must be empathetic towards a migraine sufferer and must adjust their schedules in a way that they might be able to help the migraine sufferer in cases of sudden migraine attacks.<\/p>\n
The family, friends and co-workers must constantly remind a sufferer to limit his\/her daily activities and avoid all possible migraine triggers. They must also ask a sufferer to maintain a migraine journal with all the possible triggers, frequency and time of migraine attacks.<\/p>\n
With continued support from caregivers, it would be relatively easy for a migraine sufferer to avoid migraine attacks and also perform his\/her daily tasks with least hassles.<\/p>\n
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OTC Medications and Self-Management Methods for Migraine<\/h2>\nOver-the-Counter (OTC) Medications:<\/h3>\n
Common OTC drugs available for migraine are aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen.<\/p>\n
Other medications for migraine should be used only after consulting a doctor.
\nThere are various supplements that are known to be beneficial in migraine. These include vitamin B 12, coenzyme Q10<\/strong> and magnesium supplements. Vitamin D supplement can be taken to reduce the frequency of migraine episodes.<\/p>\nSelf-Management Methods:<\/h3>\n
A migraine sufferer can manage his condition in the following ways:<\/p>\n
\n- Have regular meals and avoid sugary snacks<\/li>\n
- Drink around 2 liters of water everyday<\/li>\n
- Limit caffeine and alcohol consumption<\/li>\n
- Take enough sleep<\/li>\n
- Avoid the triggers that could initiate migraine<\/li>\n
- Exercise regularly<\/li>\n
- Keep the rooms properly ventilated<\/li>\n
- Avoid reflecting surfaces, bright or flickering lights and strong smells like that of a perfume<\/li>\n
- Use sunglasses or hat under sunlight.<\/li>\n
- Ensure that the computer screens must be antiglare<\/li>\n
- Take small breaks during work and take care of the posture<\/li>\n
- Maintain a migraine journal, which includes timing, frequency and severity of migraine attacks<\/li>\n
- Try to identify the triggers and avoid them<\/li>\n
- Learn various relaxation techniques, such as meditation<\/strong> and yoga<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Learn to say no to activities and things that might initiate a migraine attack<\/li>\n
- Get enough sleep, but do not oversleep<\/li>\n
- Indulge in several muscle-relaxation exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Natural Ways to Cure Migraine<\/h2>\n
Some natural ways to cure migraine are described below:<\/p>\n
\n- Acupuncture:<\/strong> Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique of inserting fine needles into the skin at various points called meridians. Acupuncture is known to treat migraine effectively.<\/li>\n
- Biofeedback:<\/strong> Biofeedback is a relaxation technique. It involves the use of special equipment that teaches a person to develop control over involuntary functions of the body, such as heart rate and muscle tension. Biofeedback helps relieve migraine symptoms.<\/li>\n
- Massage Therapy:<\/strong> Massage therapy might help reduce the frequency of the migraine attacks. Further research is needed to know more about how massage therapy affects migraine pains.<\/li>\n
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):<\/strong> It is a psychotherapy<\/strong> that teaches how thoughts and behavior help a person in perceiving pain. CBT has shown to be beneficial for migraine patients.<\/li>\n
- Herbs, Vitamins and Minerals:<\/strong> Herbs like feverfew<\/strong> and butterbur<\/strong> have evidently shown to prevent migraine and reduce the severity of the pain. Including nuts in one\u2019s diet can also help prevent and relieve pain associated with migraine. Intake of magnesium<\/strong>, vitamin B12<\/strong>, coenzyme Q10<\/strong> through various foods like yogurt, eggs, milk, spinach, broccoli is also known to help in the prevention of migraine attacks and relieve associated pain.<\/li>\n
- Hydrotherapy:<\/strong> Hydrotherapy is basically therapeutic use of water. For relieving migraine pains, having a hot bath is believed to be beneficial. Applying ice massage to the neck and dipping legs in warm water simultaneously help relieve migraine pain.<\/li>\n
- Aromatherapy:<\/strong> Use of certain essential oils<\/strong> like lavender oil<\/strong> and rosemary<\/strong> oil is beneficial in relieving migraine pains and easing muscle tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Health Tip by Expert<\/h2>\n
Pregnant or breast-feeding women, who suffer from migraine, should consult a doctor before reaching out for any medication. Some medications are also not meant for children. A doctor can only prescribe the best suitable medication for children and pregnant women suffering from migraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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