How to stop migraine before it starts?

Migraine is neurological disorder that is caused by over excitability of specific areas of brain. It is not clear what happens in brain to start a migraine outburst, however, we know about some factors thought to influence migraine – termed as triggers. These triggers include hormonal fluctuations, environmental stimuli like weather, light and sound, certain smells, foods, alcohol, poor sleep and high stress.

It is a fact that there is no specific cure for migraine; its treatment is only aimed at reducing the frequency and stopping individual headaches. However, the frequency and intensity of headache can be reduced by avoiding certain triggers.

Take proper sleep:

Poor sleep may trigger migraine. By denying yourself a proper sleep, you stop your mind to have a clean-up operation that removes toxic materials from brain. Therefore, it is highly recommended for migraine patients to have a proper sleep at regular intervals.

Avoid harsh weather conditions:

Harsh weather conditions like too heat and cold may cause a migraine attack. Depending upon what starts a headache – heat or cold- a migraine patient should avoid exposure to conditions that brings pain to them. It is hard to avoid such weather conditions especially when one needs to stay, work or travel in open environments however its affects can be off-set by dressing up appropriately.

What you eat? :

Consumption of certain foods like alcohol and chocolate is thought to be among migraine triggers. People with migraine definitely need to avoid foods causing them headache.

How you eat? :

It is not just what you eat that may cause migraine; it is also important to consider how you eat. Any unhealthy eating pattern may not only ruin your general health, it can also bring you migraine. Any disruption in eating pattern may cause blood sugar fluctuations that in turn may sets up a migraine attack.

An eating habit of having food at right time with appropriate intervals may boast your health and can build a shield against migraine.

Take supplements:

Inclusion of supplements in your daily diet in-take may help you to curb sudden outburst of migraine attack. Magnesium supplements are thought to be linked with migraine prevention; however, it is advisable to consult your physician to make any such decision.

 

     Analyze your working pattern:

Some people have to sit a long before computers as a part of their jobs. This long exposure before computer screens may unduly stress their neck muscles which may trigger migraine to them. With a routine of daily exercise and avoiding non-stop working by taking appropriate breaks may help them to prevent a migraine attack. Message at neck and head may help such people to subside the pain of migraine.

Drink beverages with caffeine:

 

Many headache medications contain caffeine as a key ingredient. In case you just got headache, a cup of tea or coffee might help you to get rid of it.

Avoid bright light and sound: 

Some migraine patients are sensitive to bright light and high noise. If it is the case with you, you need to avoid exposure to a sudden outburst of bright light or sound. A slight negligence may give you hours of migraine suffering.