Migraines

Migraine

A migraine is a common type of serve, painful headache that is often preceded by sensory warning signs such as sensitivity to light and sound, blind spots tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting.

Females are much more likely to get them than men.

     Some people experiences migraines with aura just before the head pain.Auras are perceptual disturbances such as lines in the visual field, blind spots, confusing thoughts and experience and the perception of strange lights,flashing or sparkling lights, pins and needles in an arm or leg or unpleasant smell.

Potential migraine triggers include:

• Fasting or skipping meals
• Irregular sleep
• Allergies or allergic reactions
• Loud noise,certain odors or perfumes and bright light.
• Physical or emotional stress
• Smoking or exposure to smoke
•  Alcohol 
• Menstrual cycle fluctuations, hormone fluctuations and birth control pills during menopause.
• Foods containing tyramine(smoked fish, aged cheese, red wine, chicken livers, figs and some beans)
• Other foods such as dairy products, banana, avocado, nuts, peanut butter, chocolates, citrus, onions, and fermented and pickled foods.

Migraine headache is a risk factor for stroke in both men and women. The risk is higher in people who have migraines that occur with aura.People with migraines should avoid other risk factors for stroke.

Triggers do not always cause migraines and avoiding triggers does not always prevent migraines.

So, before being too late consult your doctor.