Summertime is when living is supposed to be easy, if hot. Unfortunately, summer can be a challenging time for migraine sufferers.
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Summertime is when living is supposed to be easy, if hot. Unfortunately, summer can be a challenging time for migraine sufferers.
Migraines affect more than a tenth of the U.S. population, so it’s time to get some tips on self-care out there for those 37 million migraineurs. For those who have infrequent migraines and don't see a physician, you may not have prescription medication on hand when a migraine strikes. However, for those who have frequent and severe migraines, every little bit helps.
Diagnosing migraines is a tricky business. Migraines share symptoms with other illnesses, sometimes severe ones. While you might hear people call all severe headaches migraines or think you suffer from them yourself, it is critical to get an accurate diagnosis from a healthcare provider who can differentiate between migraines and other disorders.
Do you suffer from migraines with a severe aura that lasts days or weeks? Do you have other atypical migraine symptoms? If so, you may have a complex migraine.
The world is still struggling through the pandemic. If you work from home, you may be involved in more Zoom calls than you would like. Zoom fatigue is a problem many workers experience. Still, if you are a migraineur, you may be a bit more susceptible to problems using the platform.
Children who suffer migraines may be having a more difficult time due to online learning. Screen time is often a trigger for migraines. With additional time spent for school increasing screen time to as much as eight hours a day, it’s no wonder the rates of childhood migraines are up.
Sometimes the decision to see a migraine specialist is tricky. Your primary care physician or neurologist you see for your headaches may not think to refer you to one. Or you weren’t aware there were healthcare providers that specialize in migraines.
Surgical intervention to reduce or eliminate migraine is available for eligible candidates. Each of the procedures described in this post treats a particular nerve issue identified by prior treatment and test results.
The holidays are the busiest time of year for many. If you are a migraineur, it can be even more stressful. You don't have time for migraines, but the activity, stress, and changes in routine can exacerbate the chances of developing them.
In a study published in the journal Headache, 10% of respondents to a survey reported experiencing a dehydration headache. In a separate study, 24 out of 95 respondents considered dehydration a migraine trigger.