Migraine: ways to prevent and treat severe pain

Migraine headaches are worse than severe headaches. About 30 million Americans can attest that the throbbing pain of migraine can worsen the body and can last from several hours to several days. This condition can be aggravated by light, sound, fragrance, exercise, even physical activity. Nausea sometimes with or without vomiting may appear.

Fortunately, the treatment has been really helpful for most people with this disease. The doctor may prescribe preventive medicine to patients who usually suffer from one month more than twice with severe pain. Typically, this medicine is taken regularly, usually every day. Antidepressants and anti-epilepsy and cardiovascular drugs may also help prevent migraines.

Nearly 30 million Americans are suffering from migraines.(Photo: iStockphoto / Guillermo Perales Gonzalez)

Rarely, drugs that do not contain non-prescription steroids (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (trade name Advil, Motrin, or other names) or naproxen sodium (trade name Aleve, or other name) ) may work. The injection of botulinum toxin type A (or trade name Botox) can be chosen for those who cannot take or do not respond well to preventive drugs. However, the use of Botox to prevent migraines is not recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pain relievers for migraines should be taken as soon as possible when symptoms appear . Mild migraines can react with NSAIDs or aspirin. A moderate migraine can react to a combination drug without a prescribed doctor such as acetaminophen, aspirin or caffeine. The list of medications used to treat pain includes a triptan group like brain serotonin, anti-nausea drugs and a number of related drugs, as well as a medicine used to make medicine for centuries before There is a recent appearance of the triptan group.

It has been found to be useful for herbal treatments such as avocado, a fruit that seems safe if used for a short time to prevent migraine. In addition, in some cases, coenzyme Q10 supplementation may reduce migraine headaches. Patients who want to consider alternative therapy should consult their doctor about the benefits and harms to prevent drug interactions.

The September issue from the Mayo clinic's health letter provides more information about treatments to prevent migraines and sever pain.