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The best treatment for people with frequent and severe migraines is prevention. There are several things you can do to stop them before a migraine occurs, the best of which is to find the trigger. Lifestyle changes have also been shown to reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines in many people. There are a few simple steps you can take to find the triggers of your pain and prevent migraines.

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Method 1 of 5: Controlling Common Pain Agents

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   Prevent low blood sugar. Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can trigger migraines. Low blood sugar is caused by lack of nutrition or overeating refined carbohydrates; These substances are then converted to blood sugar. Small meals divided into several times a day play an important role in blood sugar control. Do not skip any meals during the day. Avoid refined carbohydrates such as sugar and white bread, and replace them with whole wheat breads.
   • Meals should include foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, and protein like eggs or lean meat. This menu will help you maintain a steady blood sugar throughout the day.

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   Avoid foods that contain tyramine and nitrites. Tyramine secretes a chemical in the brain called norepinephrine that can cause headaches. Many common foods contain tyramine or nitrites such as eggplant, potatoes, sausages, bacon, ham, spinach, sugar, ripe cheese, beer and red wine.
   • Other foods that contain tyramine include chocolate, fried foods, bananas, prunes, horseradish, tomatoes, and citrus fruits.
   • Spicy foods like MSG (MSG) or artificial additives can also contribute to migraines.
   • Soy products, especially fermented ones, may be high in tyramine. Tofu, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and miso are among these.

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   Be careful with food allergies. An allergy to certain foods can trigger migraines in sensitive individuals. This is because an allergic reaction causes inflammation. Avoid all allergenic foods and foods that you think may be allergenic.
   • If you have migraines, make a list of the foods you eat for the day. So you can track and determine which foods cause allergies. You can also see your doctor for an allergy test.
   • Common food allergies include an allergy to wheat, nuts, milk, and certain nuts.
   • If you have already identified which foods cause migraines, remove them from your menu. If you are unsure, watch for a while, notice how you feel and how you react. Another way is to ask your doctor about food allergy tests.
   • Understand that not everyone has the same allergic reactions and food allergies. Certain foods that give someone a migraine may not affect you.

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   Stay hydrated. The human body needs a lot of water, so when it is dehydrated it will respond by causing pain and discomfort. It is also the cause of other symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness and dizziness.
   • The best source of water for the body is white water. Unsweetened (or low in sugar), artificially sweetened and caffeinated beverages can also help you stay hydrated.

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   Avoid certain types of lights. When dealing with migraines, avoid bright light. Certain colored lights can also trigger migraines in some people. This sensitivity is called photophobia, which occurs when light increases headache pain. The bright light causes nerve cells in the eye called neurons to be excited.
   • When this happens, it takes 20-30 minutes of dark rest before the pain subsides, as the nerve cells are still active.

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   Limit your exposure to strong stimulants. Bright or bright lights can sometimes trigger migraines, so wear sunglasses on sunny days or even during winter days with a lot of light. The reflected light from ice, water, or buildings can trigger a migraine response. Choose good quality sunglasses and cover around the eyes if possible. Some migraine sufferers find that lenses coated with reflective paint also help.
   • Rest your eyes after a certain amount of time while watching television or using the computer. Adjust brightness and contrast on computer screens and televisions. Reduce the reflection with a filter if you're using a reflective screen, pull out your curtains to block out sunlight.
   • Invisible irritants such as strong scents can also trigger migraines in some people. Try to avoid scents that seem to cause headaches.

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   Reduce noise exposure if possible. Noises can trigger a migraine, especially when the sounds are continuous. The cause is unknown, but some scientists think that migraine sufferers may not be able to control noise. Others think that the inner ear canal may be the cause.

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   Note about weather changes. Changes in weather or climate related to atmospheric pressure can trigger migraines. A dry or warm, windy atmosphere can hit the body and cause headaches. This is due to a chemical imbalance in the body under the effect of a change in pressure. advertisement

Method 2 of 5: Lifestyle Changes

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   Eat the right foods. Stick to a healthy and balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good protein. Eat plenty of dark green leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and kale. You can also eat eggs, yogurt and low-fat milk for extra good protein. These foods contain B vitamins, which help prevent migraines.
   • Eat foods rich in magnesium. Magnesium relaxes blood vessels and ensures cells function properly. Foods rich in magnesium include nuts such as almonds and cashews, whole grains, wheat germ, soybeans, avocados, yogurt, dark chocolate, and green leafy vegetables.
   • Fatty fish can also help relieve migraines. Eating fatty fish like salmon, tuna, sardines or anchovies three times a week can help increase your omega-3 and fatty acid intake.

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   Quit smoking. Tobacco is known to be a trigger for migraines. If you feel unable to quit smoking on your own, talk to your therapist about strategies and medicines that can help you do this.
   • One study has shown that smoking more than 5 cigarettes a day is more likely to cause migraines. If you cannot quit smoking, limit your smoking to less than 5 cigarettes a day.

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   Avoid caffeine. Caffeine has different effects from person to person. Some people find that caffeine causes migraines, others think caffeine is beneficial for them. If you are taking caffeine regularly and suspect that it could be the cause of your migraines, try to cut back little by little. The sudden elimination of caffeine can trigger a migraine, so be careful and stop it gradually.
   • Caffeine is the main ingredient in some migraine medications, as such, it is effective. However, if taken on a daily basis, caffeine may not work as well as the body gets used to it.
   • Keep a diary of caffeinated foods and drinks in your journal, and also keep a log of caffeine removal attempts to track its effects in your own case.

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   Sleep more regularly. The erratic sleeping habits make energy decline, and at the same time lower the body's tolerance to some stimuli. Lack of sleep and insomnia increase the risk of migraines. Sleeping too much can also cause migraines. If the body is not fully rested, headaches will appear due to a lack of regular sleep habits.
   • Migraines can also occur when you sleep more than usual, change shifts, or change time zones.

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   Limit your alcohol intake. For many migraine sufferers, alcohol can trigger headaches, nausea, and other migraine symptoms that last for days. Alcohol contains many tyramine, a stimulant, especially in beer and red wine. Using a headache diary can help you define your tolerance threshold.
   • Some migraine sufferers find that alcohol does not affect them at all, while others cannot tolerate even a little.

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   Control either avoid stress. Stress often aggravates migraines by stretching muscles and dilating blood vessels. Managing stress with relaxation techniques, positive thinking, and time control can help you fight migraines.Relaxation and biofeedback therapy has been shown to help many migraine patients heal when the pain is present. Biofeedback is a person's ability to control vital signs like body temperature, pulse and blood pressure through relaxation techniques.
   • Use relaxation exercises like meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, and prayer.

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   Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can reduce the frequency of headaches in many people. Exercise helps to reduce stress and elevate mood, while reducing stress in the muscles that can trigger migraines. However, sudden and stretched exercises can also be considered a migraine trigger, so don't overdo it. In addition, it is important to warm up slowly and make sure to keep enough water before and after the exercise. Avoiding exercise in very hot or cold conditions may also help.
   • Try to maintain correct posture. Bad posture can trigger headaches due to the tension in the muscles.

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   Use a humidifier. Dry air can increase the likelihood of a migraine. This is because the amount of positive ions in the air causes serotonin levels - the neurotransmitters in the body - to rise during a migraine. Use a humidifier regularly to increase the humidity of the air. advertisement

Method 3 of 5: Taking Medications

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   Check for your hormone medications. Many women with migraines find that pain and nausea often occur before or during their periods. This phenomenon can also occur during pregnancy or menopause. Scientists believe that the cause may be due to fluctuations in estrogen levels in the body. If you have a pre-menstrual migraine, you may need to avoid or change your estrogen-containing birth control pills, as the drop in estrogen can get worse when you take it and cause more severe headaches. .
   • Birth control pills high in estrogen and hormone replacement therapy can make the problem worse for many women. Perhaps the best way here is to avoid these drugs. If you are on birth control pills and notice an increase in the intensity and frequency of migraines, you need to talk to your doctor about stopping it.
   • Understand that the solution here is not simply the elimination of the oral contraceptive pills. Some women find that these medications help reduce the occurrence of headaches. Others find that migraines only appear when they stop taking the pill every month for a week. You can change to another drug so that you can take it continuously without rest. Consult your doctor for solutions to this problem.

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   Take preventive medicine. If you suffer from frequent severe migraines, talk to your doctor about preventive medications. These drugs are available by prescription. Many drugs have the potential to cause serious side effects, so they should be used under the supervision of a doctor and only after all other preventive possibilities have been discussed. Given the variety of medications and the individuality of each migraine case, finding the right precautions can take a while.
   • Medications to treat cardiovascular disease, including beta blockers such as propranolol and atenolol, calcium blockers such as verapamil, antihypertensive drugs such as lisinopril and candesartan can be used to treat migraines.
   • Anticonvulsants such as valproic acid and topiramate can help relieve migraines. Note that valproic acid can cause brain damage if the migraine is caused by an urea metabolic cycle disorder.
   • Antidepressants including tricyclic, amitriptyline, and fluoxetine have been shown to be effective in many migraine cases. These drugs, when taken in normal doses, can cause undesirable side effects, but new generation tricyclics such as nortriptyline, used in low doses to treat migraines, have limited potential. side effects.
   • Hemp is a traditional migraine remedy and has recently returned the attention of scientists. This plant is illegal in some places, but is sold legally by prescription in others. Find out about the laws in your area and talk to your doctor about this.

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   Take an over-the-counter supplement. Prescription drugs are not the only therapy that has been shown to be effective. Certain herbs and minerals can also help with migraines. Researchers have found a pretty close association between magnesium deficiency and the onset of migraines. Several studies have shown that regular magnesium supplements can help migraine sufferers.
   • Always remember that you need to consult your doctor before taking any herbs or supplements, especially when taken in combination with prescription medications.
   • Many herbal supplements are designed to reduce the frequency of migraines. Feverfew, butterbur, and kudzu root may be effective. Pregnant women should not take these.
   • High dose vitamin B2 (400mg), also known as riboflavin, can help prevent migraines.
   • Metabolic and liver studies have also shown that coenzyme or vitamin B6 aids in liver amino acid metabolism, glucose metabolism and neurotransmission. Vitamin B6 helps to maintain the balance of serotonin levels in the brain. This will help you avoid a chemical imbalance that can trigger migraines.
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Method 4 of 5: Recognize the Signs of Migraine

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   Talk to your doctor about your headaches. If you have never been diagnosed with migraines, you will need to tell your doctor about your headaches. Chronic and severe headaches can also be a sign of more serious illnesses like brain tumors. Your doctor may rule out other migraine triggers before you start treating your migraine symptoms.
   • Your doctor can also prescribe medications and alternative treatments to treat your migraines.

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   Learn about migraines. Migraines happen when the pain starts to dull and get progressively worse, which can last from a few minutes to several days. Migraine pain is described as throbbing, pulsating, and throbbing pain that can travel from one side of the head, to the back of the head or neck, or behind one eye. Accompanying headache can be increased urinary excretion, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, numbness, weakness, throbbing pain, loss of appetite, sweating, sensitivity to light and sound. moving.
   • After the headache subsides, depressed thinking patterns, drowsiness and neck pain may develop.

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   Know if you are at risk for migraines. Some people are more prone to having a headache than others. Headaches are most common in people 10 to 40 years old. Migraines usually subside when people reach the age of 50. Migraines are related to genetic factors. If one parent has migraines, the child is 50% more likely to get it. If both parents have migraines, their child is 75% more likely to get it.
   • Women are 3 times more likely to have migraines than men. This may be due to a link between estrogen levels and migraines. Women who are going to menstruate often have headaches because of the drop in estrogen levels.

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   Recognize the prodromal period. A migraine can be divided into several phases. The first is the precursor phase. This phase can begin up to 24 hours before the migraine actually begins. Up to 60% of patients experience this stage. However, paying attention to relaxation and avoiding potential irritants when the symptoms appear can either prevent oncoming pain or reduce the intensity of pain. It is also important to maintain an optimistic attitude when you notice symptoms, as stress or anxiety can accelerate or worsen migraines.
   • Mood changes like sadness, lightheadedness, and restlessness can be an early sign of a migraine.
   • The sick person may also feel more thirsty or more watery in the body. Many people experience an increase in thirst before an intense headache appears. You may also experience a great appetite or loss of appetite at this stage.
   • You may feel tired, restless, have difficulty communicating or understanding others, have difficulty speaking, stiff neck, dizziness, limb weakness or lightheadedness, which can lead to loss of balance. If the symptoms are first or worse than usual, call your doctor right away.

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   Identify the characteristics of the aura stage. The aura phase is followed by the prodrome phase. Only 15% of people experience this stage, when the headache is almost on. People going through the aura see bright spots and bright lights, along with vision loss. This can last from 5 minutes to an hour before the migraine actually starts.
   • The aura can also manifest with a tingling or numbness in the skin. You may also experience a feeling of noise disturbance.
   • A rare aura of migraines is called "Alice in Wonderland" syndrome, with a different sense of everything around it. occurs in adult patients.

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   Understand the stage of a headache. The headache phase is next and is worst for most people. A headache usually starts from one point in the head and can move from one part of the head to another. Patients often complain of throbbing pain and throbbing pain. Movement often aggravates pain. Other factors such as light and noise can make migraines worse.
   • Due to the pain in the head, the patient is often unable to converse.
   • The headache phase is often accompanied by diarrhea, nausea, and even vomiting.

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   Understand the stage after pain. The post-pain phase is the final migraine phase. This is the traumatic stage of migraine recovery. Many patients report being completely exhausted after a headache. Some people feel restless and change their moods after a headache phase. advertisement

Method 5 of 5: Migraine Control Planning

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   Keep a diary of your headaches. While there are many common migraine triggers, you need to find out exactly which ones are causing your own migraines. A headache diary can help you with this, while also helping your doctor keep track of the effects of the treatment. By reviewing your actions, foods and feelings notes for the 24 hours prior to the onset of the headache, you can learn about your headache triggers.
   • Start journaling by asking yourself the following questions: When did the headache occur? Frequency of headaches? Are there any special days? Happened at what time? How would that headache be described? Are there any stimulants? Are there other types of headaches? Does anyone in the family have a headache? Does headaches occur during menstruation?
   • Track the date, time from start to finish, pain scale from 0-10, triggers if any, previous symptoms, medications to treat, and reliever attacks pain.
   • If you have a smartphone, use a mobile app to track migraines, stimulants, million dollars, medications, etc. You can find this app for android by searching migraine headaches or any related keyword in google play store.

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   Identify stimulants. Migraines are not caused by a single trigger. The cause of a migraine is still not known, and there are different causes for each person. The triggers of migraines seem to be very diverse. It could be a food, taste, sound or image. Migraine headaches may be related to sleeping habits or daily activities. Be careful to write down everything you do each day so that over time you can find the triggers for your particular situation.

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   Make a plan to manage your headaches. While migraines may not be completely avoidable, you can control them. Review your headache diary and try to find out what patterns went on and find out any triggers. Find out which specific date and time, which week and season cause more problems than others.
   • Make a plan to start preventing migraines once you find the pattern. Get into action, avoid triggers, and be careful with sensitive factors. Record your results and follow whatever works to repel headaches.
   • Other changes may be to take pain relievers when the pain starts to appear and let people know you have a headache.
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Advice

• Certain triggers like changes in the weather and the menstrual cycle are unavoidable. If factors out of your control affect you, it can help to relax and avoid other stimuli.
• The triggers of headaches are not well understood. While there is a lot of advice about what foods and activities to avoid, just avoid the factors that trigger the pain. in you.
• Some say that acupuncture, acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic (spinal therapy) seem to help manage migraines. However, there is currently no scientific evidence to prove the effectiveness of the above methods.
• Unfortunately, there is no known cure for migraines. Even with the use of avoiding stimulants and taking preventive medications, migraine sufferers suffer from some pain.
• Several headache researchers have reported success in stopping headaches with botox injections.

Warning

• This article is for general guidance only and is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. You need to consult your doctor before taking any medications or making major lifestyle changes.
• If you take over-the-counter pain relievers for more than half of the days of the month, you run a risk of relapsing headaches when you stop taking them. You may need detox detoxification methods to help combat the recurring headache of pain relievers. Therefore, take aspirin, ibuprofen or other pain relievers only when clearly needed. Ask your doctor about the safe use of these medications.