Migraines are headaches that develop with a throbbing pulsating pain on one side of the head. People also experience nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. The condition is the third most diagnosed globally with roughly 39 million people suffering from severe headaches in the states. Migraines cannot be cured. But it is possible to make changes in daily foods, lifestyle, and include prescriptions that manage the symptoms. Here are 4 useful tips and suggestions.
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Prescription treatments
Excedrin® belongs to a class of painkillers that counter inflammation and provide relief from severe pain. Nurtec® ODT is a fast-acting migraine relief oral prescription that is effective withing the first 2 hours. Ubrelvy® belongs to a class of CGRP receptor antagonists prescribed for people with acute migraine with or without aura. And Qulipta® is mainly suggested for patients with episodic migraines. It works by actively blocking CGRP proteins known to trigger severe chronic headaches.
https://www.ubrelvy.com/why-ubrelvy
https://www.nurtec.com/why-nurtec
https://www.qulipta.com/how-qulipta-works
Foods that help prevent migraines
Hypoglycemia, commonly known as low blood sugar, can trigger headaches due to a sudden decrease in metabolic activity. Here, eating ripe bananas provides the body with energy and is beneficial for a quick recovery. Black beans additionally help regulate blood sugar levels. Watermelon is also an excellent choice that helps prevent dehydration from triggering migraine attacks. Doctors generally recommend including more magnesium rich foods to counter nutrient deficiencies. Spinach, Swiss chard, avocado, tuna, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds are excellent sources of magnesium. Also, beverages like tea and coffee contain caffeine, an effective quick fix for migraine relief.
https://www.healthline.com/health/migraine/what-to-eat-when-you-have-a-migraine#foods-to-eat
Effective lifestyle changes
Poor sleep cycle is one of the main triggers of migraine. One must take adequate rest and maintain a good sleep hygiene. Regular exercise also boosts metabolism and increases energy levels. In fact, any form of physical activity helps release feel good hormones called Endorphins that improves overall mood. One must also keep track of the frequency and intensity of the headaches so that doctors can suggest alternative treatments if prescriptions are not effective. Not all treatment plans pan out the same way.
https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/resource-library/lifestyle-changes-for-migraine/
Preventive care tips
Relaxation therapies and stress relieving techniques can also keep migraine attacks at bay. Yoga, meditation, mindful breathing, and any other activity that improves mood will prove to be beneficial. Pay attention to daily posture while sitting or working as poor neck position can also worsen migraine attacks. Take breaks between strenuous activity or long hours of working.
https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/ss/slideshow-lifestyle-changes-migraine
