None — MIGRAINE OVERVIEW: Many of us have them … migraines, yet not all of us know what to do to treat them. Commonly, taking as many pills to ease the pain is the most common remedy that many turn to. What most don't know is that this could actually be hurting you more than it is helping you. Statistics from webmd.com show that only about one percent of the population is free of headaches all together. Approximately 16 to 17 percent of the United States population gets a migraine or headache at least once in their lifetime. In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) collected data that showed that 303 million people suffered from migraine headaches that year. Women tend to get migraines more frequently than men and ironically, neurologists are the ones who get the most migraines, approximately 57 percent of them suffer from these pains.
SYMPTOMS: Most migraines are one sided, meaning they occur on one side of the head, with strong sensitivity to light and sounds, vomiting and nausea. Most of the time, people suffering from migraines will have to shut themselves in a dark room that is very quiet to relieve irritation. (migrainesymptoms.net)
HOPE FOR HELP: There is little evidence that shows what actually causes a migraine and there is no definite cure for them either. Unfortunately, there are many types of migraines, so it may be hard to distinguish the kind that is causing you severe pain. The first type is known as a common migraine. Nearly one in a 100 people suffer from this type of migraine. Another type of migraine is known as the cluster migraine where the pain is mainly focused around the eyes. The third type of migraine is called a sinus migraine. With this migraine, pain is concentrated to behind the forehead. The fourth and final type of migraine is called a tension migraine, described as a band which squeezes the head.
TOO MANY MEDS? A common problem many migraine sufferers face is a medication overuse headache (MOH). MOH occurs when too many medications are taken at one time in attempt to help alleviate the pain. Many doctors prescribe medicine to their patients and also tell them to take Advil or Tylenol in congruence with their prescription medication. What people don't realize is this combination increases the severity of the migraine. It is important to check with your doctor to be sure you aren't over doing it on the meds and assure you are taking only what is necessary.
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