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Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

Please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

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Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

Please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

Registered with BUPA. AXA PPP. HSA. AVIVA. CIGNA. Simpleyhealth. Standard life. Pru health. Mercia health.Medicash Medisure. All health insurance accepted.

Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

 

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

Please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

 

Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.  

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days Common migraine pain can last three or four hours.

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms;

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

See top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.  

 

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

 

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

 

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

 

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

 

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

 

 

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days Common migraine pain can last three or four hours.

 

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

 

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

 

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

 

Severe to moderate headache

 

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

 

Throbbing on one side of the head

 

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms;

 

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

 

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

 

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

 

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

 

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

 

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odors

 

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

 

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

 

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

 

See top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

 

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Migraines Headaches Triggers Symptoms Treatment 

1-Status Migrainosus. 

Migraine that can last longer than 72 hours.  Symptoms of nausea and light sensitivity last for a couple of days but the headache will persist. 

2-Ophthalmoplegic Migraine (with double vision)

Paralysis of one or more of the muscles moving the eyes resulting in the eyes moving out of alignment and the person seeing double

3-Retinal Migraine (with loss of vision in one eye) or loss of sight in one eye and normal vision in the other. 

4-Common migraine.

5-Migraine with aura.

6-Migraine Aura without Headache.

The migraine with aura becomes less severe over the years; these attacks are referred to as migraine aura without headache.  It also unusual for attacks to have occurred without a headache.

7-Lower Half Headache or Facial Migraine.

A common migraine that covers one half of the face affecting the nostril, jaw and cheek. 

8-Basilar Artery Migraine (with loss of balance and fainting). 

Symptoms include visual disturbances, dizziness, imbalance, speech impediment. Followed by pain in the back of the head.  Fainting may also occur at the height of the attack.

9-Abdominal Migraine (recurrent stomach pains in childhood)

Symptoms are periodic abdominal pains.

10-Hemiplegic Migraine (with weakness on one side of the body). 

Stroke like symptoms may affect and continue, until the arm and leg on one side are completely paralysed for a several hours.  Repeated attacks will leave a residual weakness.  Familial hemiplegic migraine occurs where there is a family genetic history of hemiplegic migraine.  

11-Migrainous Infarction.

Symptoms vary from permanent blind spots to a stroke occurring during a typical migraine attack.

 

For further information on headaches in depth go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions”

 

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Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

 

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

Please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

 

Call 024 76 22 2002.Registered with BUPA. AXA PPP. HSA. AVIVA. CIGNA. Simplyhealth. Standard life. Pru health. Mercia health.Medicash Medisure. All health insurance accepted.

Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

 

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

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Migraine

Migraines are the most common type of vascular headache and are characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head, sometimes associated with stomach problems, and, at times, disturbed or blurred vision.

Migraine Symptoms:

There are two types of migraine headaches known as “classic” and “common.” The visual symptoms called an “aura” such as bright flashing lights or differing line shapes, blurred or temporary loss of vision. Some or all of these symptoms tend to happen ten to thirty minutes before the onset of a classic migraine. There may also maybe a speech impediment, weakness may occur in the arms or legs, the face or hands may tingle, confusion may also occur. The “aura” is a characteristic of a “classic” migraine.

Migraine symptoms tend to present as intense throbbing or pounding headache which usually affects one side of the head and can spread to the other side and be accompanied by throbbing or pounding pain in the forehead, temple, ear, jaw, or around the eyes. A Common migraine is the most common kind of migraine which affects the greatest number of people.

Symptoms of “common” migraine:

Mood swings

Lack of mental awareness

No aura

Fatigue

Diarrhoea and increased urination

Fluid retention

Nausea and vomiting

Migraine Long-term problems/treatments:

A classic migraine attack lasts one to two days

Common migraine pain can last three or four hours

Both classic and common migraine can strike as often as several times a week

Some migraines become very predictable (if in doubt keep a diary)

Symptoms:

The pain can be classified by at two or more of the following

Severe to moderate headache

The headache becomes aggravated by movement

Throbbing on one side of the head

There is also at least one of the following associated symptoms

Nausea

Diarrhoea 

Vomiting

Headache may last for between 4 and 72 hours

Sensitivity to light which is called photophobia, or sensitivity to noise, photophobia

Other symptoms include

Articulation and coordination problems

Sensitivity to smell called osmophobia

General feeling of being extremely unwell

Difficulty in concentrating or confusion

An aura which is a visual disturbance, for example: bright lights, flashing lights, zigzag lines, difficulty in focusing or blind spots

Tingling and weakness in either legs or arms associated with pins and needles or numbness.

Migraine does occur over many years or even decades. The frequency may vary from person to person, from a few a years to several per week. 

Triggers:

Common dietary triggers include:

Caffeine

Missed or inadequate meals

Citrus fruits, cheese and cultured products such as chocolate

Wines, beers and spirits

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Dehydration

Physical and Emotional Triggers: 

Emotional triggers such as arguments, excitement and stress

Lack of sleep or oversleeping

Viral infection or cold

Vigorous or excessive exercise

Neck and back pain, stiff and painful muscles, especially in jaw, neck, shoulders, and upper back

Environmental Triggers:

Bright sunlight and bright or flickering lights

Weather changes, changes in barometric pressure

Travel and stress related

Strong smells, e.g. Petrol, perfume, chemicals, various food odours

Hormonal triggers:

Menopause

Ovulation

Oral contraceptives

Menstrual period    

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Early Warning Symptoms, which are called the prodromal.

Migraine sufferers can experience warning symptoms up to 24 hours before an attack.

These symptoms include:

Mood changes, varying from depression and irritability to elation

Behaviour such as being obsessional, lethargic, and hyperactive

Nausea, changes in appetite from intense hunger to a complete lack of appetite; constipation or diarrhoea  

Neurological yawning, drowsiness, difficulty with vision

Muscular symptoms include general aches and pains

Light and sound will have its effect.

Fluid retention, passing more fluid 

Please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” for in-depth information on headaches. 

Call 024 7622 2002.  Registered with BUPA. AXA PPP. HSA. AVIVA. CIGNA. Simpleyhealth. Standard life. Pru health. Mercia health. Medicash Medisure. All health insurance accepted.

Migraine; Facts worth knowing about migraine headaches

 

Migraine affects more than 9 million people in the UK. Migraine is one of the most common illnesses in our population. Migraine headache usually affects only one side of the head. The attack is usually severe and can be described as a sharp piercing, hammering or also throbbing pain. The International Headache Society declared the length of an attack to last about 4-72 hours.

80% of the migraine attacks are accompanied by nausea and loss of appetite and 50% even being accompanied by vomiting. The migraine headache is often associated with higher sensitivity to light (60% of all cases), higher sensitivity to noise (40% of all cases) and higher sensitivity to smells (10% of all cases). The pain of migraine headaches is usually aggravated by any type of physical activity.

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