Management through the identification of triggers
A migraine is a headache which is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting,
sensitivity to light/sound and typically occurs on one side of the head.
It occurs when changes in nerve cell activity & blood flow in the brain cause
inflammation – triggering pain.
Migraines generally last between 4 and 72 hours.
SYMPTOMS OF A MIGRAINE:
- Throbbing pain – most people find normal activity/movement makes the pain/throbbing worse.
- Some migraine sufferers report an ‘aura’ before the migraine starts. This aura can involve flashing lights, visual disturbance or even a change in smell perception.
- Other associated symptoms before, or at the time, of onset are: nausea, vomiting, numbness of the face, hands or feet and increases sensitivity of the senses.
There are many causes and potential triggers:
- Susceptibility to migraines seems to have a genetic link
- Migraines impact women more than men, leading researchers to believe that female sex hormones may play a role. For half of women migraine sufferers, migraines will occur a few days prior to menstruation. Migraines that occur AFTER menstruation/during may be due to low iron. This should be tested.
- Triggers vary from person to person – there also may be more than one trigger.
Triggers for migraines can be categorised:
- FOOD TRIGGERS: e.g. Chocolate, Wine, Citrus, Preservatives/Food additives, Cheese, Caffeine. NOTE: Food triggers can present as a migraine up to 24-48 hours after eating and are not always immediate. These can also accumulate – i.e. trigger depends on the amount of intolerable food consumed over hours/days.
- ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS: e.g. Florescent lights, Chemicals
- PHYSIOLOGICAL TRIGGERS: e.g. Stress, Exercise, Low blood sugar, Dehydration
- The functional medicine approach is great for treating migraine in its roots.
IDENTIFYING TRIGGERS OF MIGRAINES IS ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT & PREVENTION…
Treating your migraine in its roots and identify your Triggers will ensure your debilitation Migraines are a thing of the past.
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