For many people suffering from chronic migraines, traditional treatments don’t always provide the relief they need. Fortunately, a newer class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) blockers is changing the game.
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For many people suffering from chronic migraines, traditional treatments don’t always provide the relief they need. Fortunately, a newer class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) blockers is changing the game.
If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. The throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can bring your day to a screeching halt. Fortunately, new research is shedding light on modern treatments that offer relief beyond traditional medications.
Migraines and anxiety are more closely connected than many realize. According to research shared by the Association of Migraine Disorders, anxiety and migraines share a two-way relationship—anxiety increases the likelihood of migraines, and migraines heighten the risk of anxiety. In fact, over half of those with migraines experience at least one anxiety disorder in their lifetime, and anxiety is significantly more common in migraine sufferers compared to the general population.
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If you believe stress triggers your migraines, you are not alone. Four out of five people who suffer migraines report stress as a primary cause of migraine attacks.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord. Some of the symptoms in the early stages are similar to migraine attacks, leading to diagnosing challenges and suggesting a potential connection between MS and migraines.
As if having a period isn't enough, some women also suffer migraines during their "time of the month." Aptly named menstrual migraine, this condition is triggered solely by shifting estrogen levels that may interact with serotonin or other brain chemicals to cause head pain and migraine other symptoms.
According to Dr. Bert Vargas, Director of the Sports Neurology and Concussion Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, 95% of individuals suffering from a concussion experience post-traumatic headache, and about two-thirds of those will experience migraine symptoms or features.
Migraine pain and symptoms affect 29.5 million women in the US; about one-fifth of those suffer migraines aggravated by hormonal shifts. They also most commonly suffer migraines between the ages of 20 and 45. Almost half report experiencing a migraine before their reproductive years end.
Can bad posture cause migraines? For people who are susceptible to them, it might. Poor posture places pressure on certain muscles and fascia (the tissue covering the muscle), which, in turn, can create an environment for a migraine to begin.