You are About to get a Migraine

Here are the warning signs that you are about to come down with Migraine.Once you know what are those surprising symptoms and what to do before they become a full blast attack is the key to fend off this really worst headache.

Usually this headache involves four phases:

• The Prodrome Phase lasts 24-72 hours, has various distinct symptoms that may not necessarily be head pain. 
• The Aura Phase features flashing lights or stars with dizzying effect.
• The Actual Headache is a badgering pain that worsens every single minute.
• The Postdrome Phase (Migraine hangover) is more of a recovering phase with mild headache lagging behind. 

In the severe attacks of migraine, the attack is hard to be reversed. Here are the surprising indications of a  migraine in make:

You crave certain foods such as chocolate

The prodrome phase usually might involve mood changes – yawning, light and sound sensitivity, nausea, neck pain and so on. In addition, your brain may signal some strange food cravings- especially for chocolate. Research has cleared chocolate as one of the causes of migraine , it is just that the headache phases have kicked in.

You would want to sleep. Experience Pain in the Neck 

Your excessive daytime sleepiness might be linked to exacerbation of migraine symptoms. Watch out! Neck pain too sounds related to migraines due to the nerve impulses.

Queasy sensation in Stomach and Sensitivity to Light 

Migraines could be genetically linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so be alert when that uneasy feeling wobbles in your belly. Light sensitivity too is a symptom of the prodrome phase of migraine.

As if you are having Stroke

During the aura phase, the patient may suffer from stroke like symptoms-partial numbness on one side of the body or seeing spots in front of eyes. Other visual disturbances, tingling sensations, difficulty speaking, or dizziness could also surface.

How do I activate my treatment plan? 

Let your doctor help you establishing your personalised treatment plan ahead of time.You shall also require training to recognize its warning signs to activate your treatment plan.

Keep your Preventive Pills ready

Patients who undergo frequent episodes of migraine attacks may keep a regular, preventive doctor’s prescription. Anti-inflammatory medications like  Ibuprofen too can help.

Pull the Curtains Still Darker, Eat something

Home remedies such as recuperating in the dark room may help. While if a skipped meal has triggered the headache, patient might want to eat something.

Please remember that you may not be immediately in control of your migraine. But with more practice and patience, one day you’ll.