What is not good for migraines
Many people are prone to migraines while others are not. Though the exact reason why some people get migraines while others do not is not clear. There are certain things you can do to keep migraines at bay. There are some triggers for migraine for some people. Staying away from those triggers can lower the possibility of getting migraines. Let us try to understand how you can keep yourself away from such things or avoid them.
There is one simple rule of thumb. Make a note of what is triggering your migraine because migraine triggers are different for everyone. Once you know what are your migraine triggers, stay away from them. If you are still confused, then talk to your migraine specialist about how to manage migraine triggers. Some of the most common migraine triggers may include hunger, sleep deprivation, stress, sex, medication, exercise, use of caffeine, alcohol, and fatigue.
What is not good for migraines
Don’t skip meals
Skipping meals or having breakfast late or keeping oneself hungry to the point that one feels shaky can trigger a migraine attack. Delaying meals if you are prone to migraines can lower your blood glucose levels that alter your brain chemicals and trigger migraines.
Don’t overuse your pain medications
There are different combinations of over-the-counter pain medications. As they are readily available, you can use them when you get a migraine. However, don’t use them for more than 3 to 4 days. If you do so, you will become prone to rebound headaches. This is because your body becomes used to pain medications. It starts expecting them and then migraines start to come back if you don’t have pain medicines in the system.
Avoid Excessive Sleeping or Sleeping less
Excessive sleep or sleep deprivation both can lead to migraine attacks. If you have any of these issues, then fix them as early as possible. And, if you feel tired, or exhausted even after sleeping for around 7 to 8 hours, then talk to your neurologist. The problem could be due to a sleep disorder, insomnia, or sleep apnea. Any of these issues can trigger headaches including migraines.
Don’t ignore Aura
If you feel blurred vision, flashing lights, hearing unusual sounds, ringing in your ears, feeling unstable, dizziness or vertigo, then don’t neglect these signs that precede migraine. Instead, find a quiet, cool, comfortable, and dark place and lie down until you feel better and the signs go away. And also, asks someone to massage your forehead and scalp.
Don’t Neglect this thing: Taking Notes!
If you are prone to headaches or migraine, then don’t forget to always carry a notebook with you to note down the following things: The time when you have a headache? The duration of your headache? How severe was it? Did your headache respond to treatment? What worked for you? Did you experience any signs prior to getting a headache?
You can also keep a track of the following things:
How was the weather when you had a headache?
What did you eat?
Did you miss your meal or breakfast?
What did you try?
How well did you sleep?
You must approach a specialist doctor for the effective management of your migraines. For the most effective, comprehensive, and holistic treatment of migraine and different types of headaches, meet me personally.
