migraine headaches (My Experience of Migraines)

Name: jentiger

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Product:	My Experience of Migraines
Date:	13/02/02 (119 review reads)
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Migraines run in my family, and suffer a lot from them. I also get really bad migraines, and sometimes they last for days. And for those who don't know what a migraine is, or has not yet experienced one, I will explain.

Migraines cause throbbing nd often debilitating pain on one side of the head that can go on for days. In some, the pain can be so severe that the victim can do nothing but lie in bed. Migraines are considered aa hereditary disorder that most commonly occurc in women between the ages of 20 and 40.

There are two types of migraine: Common and classic. The common type is the more precalent and is often referred to as a "sick headache," because the pain is usually accompanied by nausea and often vomiting.S classc migraine is more complex. It is preceded by a characteristic "aura"-a period of mild confusion, lightheadedness, flashing lights, blind spots in the field of vision, sensitivity to sound, distorted speech and somtimes even partial paralysis.

The best response for relief of migraine headaches, I suggest a cold pack on the head, which will help constrict the blood vessels. You should also lie down and relax. And I have found relief with biofeedback training, a method in which sensitive electronic equipment is used to help you regulate blood circulation and alleviate muscle tension, the basic cause of migraine headahes.

Many migraine sufferers find, however, that drugs are the only effective remedy. Most over the counter medications (Advil or Nuprin), which should be taken as directed on the package. If this isn;t effective, your doctor will probably prescribe ergotaminetartrate (Cafergot) or isometheptene (Midrin).

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