Chronic Migraine is a type of headache that affects only one side of the head. It comes out to be extremely painful and pulsating. It comes with high sensitivity to light as well as sound which is accompanied by vomiting and nausea.
Chronic migraine is characterized by at least 15 headache days each month. Among these days, at least 8 of those days exhibit migraine-like symptoms for a period of more than three months.
The primary cause of the migraine is still not found. Although it is believed that they are a temporary side effect of irregular brain activity that affects the brain’s blood vessels, chemicals, and nerve signals.
How to reduce the effect of Chronic Migraine?
Think Physiotherapy- Physiotherapy Clinic in Surrey Helps you in Complete Treatment but Drugs can lessen the frequency of migraine attacks. In the case that you experience frequent or severe headaches which did not improve after therapy, your doctor may advise preventive drugs.
The goal of preventive medicine is to lessen the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks.
Diagnosis Of Migraine Treatment
Here, we will discuss about some diagnoses through which you can treat the effect of migraine
1. Medicines that reduce blood pressure – These medicines include beta-blockers like metoprolol tartrate and propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran XL among others) (Lopressor). Verapamil (Verelan) a calcium channel blocker can aid in the prevention of migraines with aura. These will reduce the blood pressure of the person which helps to treat the effect of migraine.
2. Antidepressants – Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant that can stop migraines in their tracks. Other antidepressants may be recommended in place of amitriptyline due to its side effects which include tiredness due to which the person will always feel sleepiness.
3. Anti-Seizures Drugs – If you are facing migraines less frequently, valproate and topiramate (Topamax, Qudexy XR, other brands) some of them will help you but they will lead to some adverse effects like weight changes, nausea and dizziness. Pregnant or trying to become pregnant women should avoid taking these drugs.
4. Botox injections – In adults, injections of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) in a time gap of every 12 weeks will help to reduce the effect of migraine.
5. CGRP Monoclonal antibodies – Recently, Food and Drugs Administration has approved a variety of drugs which will help to prevent the migraine, these drugs are named as fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy), galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality), and eptinezumab-jjmr (Vyepti) and Erenumab-aooe (Aimovig).
Home Remedies Tips For Curing Chronic Migraine.
Some home remedy tips which help to reduce the pain of migraine are listed below.
1. Always use a Cold Pack. You can place the cold pack on your forehead for a better feeling.
2. Use a Heating Pad or Hot Compress.
- Lessen and Ease Pressure on Your Scalp or Head.
- Dim All the lights which do not cause any effect on your brain.
5. Avoid Chewing.
- Keep your body hydrated
- You can get yourself Some Caffeine
The above-mentioned drugs are to be consumed always as per your doctor’s advice or Contact Think Physiotherapy a World Top Physiotherapy Clinic in Surrey. You can not take some of them during pregnancy. If you are about to get pregnant then do not consume any of these drugs prior to consulting with your doctor.
