“It’s a sharp pain, like thousands of nails are driven into the head. The head is in a vise that is being squeezed tighter and tighter.” This is how sufferers describe a migraine attack . For many, the only thing that helps is to flee to a darkened room and get plenty of rest. A migraine is more than just a stabbing headache that will eventually go away.
The facts sound terrifying. Around ten percent of the population suffer from chronic or occasional migraines. Up to puberty it is even around 20 percent. The symptoms can be varied. These include
- nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light, noise and smells
- dizziness and sensory disturbances
- and of course a bad headache.
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Prevent migraine attacks with globules
In contrast to many conventional medicines, globules can be taken before the migraine actually occurs and therefore help to prevent it . Lemon balm and linden blossom have proven themselves. To know exactly which globules help with your migraine, it is advisable to speak to a homeopathic doctor or alternative practitioner. They will recommend you the appropriate homeopathic remedy according to the causes that are responsible for your migraine.
In addition, the following preventive practices have proven effective:
- Balanced sleep
- a healthy diet
- Sport
- a reduction in stress
- and a regular daily routine.
How to recognize a migraine attack early
As mentioned, you can spot a migraine attack early if you pay attention to the symptoms. Sudden sensitivity to noise, or feeling weak and tired can be a harbinger of a migraine. Frequent yawning when you are not tired should also draw your attention. It takes experience to interpret the symptoms correctly. Keep a headache diary by writing down your headaches and migraine attacks. This will also help a doctor to assist you with possible treatment. In addition, not every seizure has to be the same. Migraines are sometimes confused with headaches because there are no other symptoms or the pain is not as severe.
Homeopathic remedies for migraines
If you were not able to avert the migraine attack before it broke out, two remedies have proven to be particularly effective. For one, the cyclamen is in the potency 6X . The substance obtained from the cyclamen is particularly recommended if additional complaints such as blurred vision or other sensitivities occur. In the case of the typical weekend migraine, Iris in the potency D6 helps in particular . Since the remedy obtained from the iris also helps against nausea and vomiting, you should take it especially if nausea and vomiting occur in addition to the typical headache.
What are the causes of migraines?
The causes of migraines are not fully understood. One cause could be the hypersensitivity of the meningeal flap. This has been particularly observed in connection with sufferers who also suffer from epileptic seizures. Hypersensitivity occurs when too much potassium is released in the brain. It is not yet clear why this happens to those affected.
Another theory deals with the release of inflammatory messengers. This leads to a misinterpretation of the mast cells in the brain, which then initiates all processes of inflammation. The result is swollen blood vessels, which then press on the nerves and trigger the pain.
Genetic causes are also discussed as triggers for migraines. Migraines occur more frequently in families, in which several relatives usually suffer from these symptoms. The triggers here are genetic defects in the chromosomes. These are passed on from parents to children. This theory is also closely related to studies on epilepsy.
What is the difference between a headache and a migraine?
The side effects often make it clear that the headache is a migraine. If you also suffer from nausea and sensitivity to light, you have a migraine under control. However, sometimes these side effects are not present. Then it’s hard to tell the difference. If you’re not sure whether you’re having a migraine or just a headache, examine the pain and look for the causes ( we’ve examined 16 causes of headaches ). If you suffer from a tension headache that occupies the entire head or is located in the forehead, it is probably not a migraine. In most cases, migraine pain occurs on one side. But the suffering is usually much stronger.
In addition, there are in many cases certain harbingers of migraine by which you can recognize migraine attacks. These include fatigue, frequent yawning and sensitivity to noise. Food cravings can also be a symptom of an approaching migraine. In addition, many sufferers experience the so-called aura phase. This is where perception changes. Spots can appear in the field of vision or additional structures can arise. Sometimes one eye seems to lose sight, so that the field of vision is halved. All of these symptoms often appear hours or even days before the actual migraine attack and are not associated with the actual migraine by many sufferers. We have once again summarized the differences between a migraine and a headache .
