Living with monster migraine headaches can indeed be very difficult. Not only is the pain extremely difficult to bear, it many cases it can be severely debilitating. But, the good news is that you don’t have to live with these migraine headaches. Here are some very effective ways to tackle that monster migraine.
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Consult Your Physician
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Many people who suffer from migraine headaches, painful as they may be, stop short of reaching out to their physicians for treatment. Instead, they rely on over-the-counter pills to help relieve their pain. While this may be somewhat effective, it is certainly better to consult your physician and get appropriate treatment.
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Consult a Specialist
If you are still in pain after the treatment suggested by your physician, it is highly recommended that you consult a specialist on ways to tackle that monster migraine. A specialist will be able to provide you with accurate diagnosis as well as latest migraine medications.
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Watch out for Early Signs
The quicker you can catch the early signs of an oncoming migraine headache, the better you can treat it. As the headache worsens, the efficacy of pain relief medication reduces.
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Exercise
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Regular exercise is a highly effective way of preventing migraine headaches. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins which alleviate stress. Stress is one of the most common triggers of migraine headaches and reducing stress levels can help you avoid migraine headaches.
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Stick to Your Routine
More often than not, breaking your routine leads to migraine headaches. Going to bed late, sleeping till late, skipping meals or exercise can all trigger a monster migraine headache. The best solution is to create a schedule and stick to it - go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, avoid skipping meals and try to eat at the same time daily.
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Manage Your Stress Levels
In my opinion, this is perhaps one of the best ways to tackle that monster headache. You can make use of numerous stress management techniques like yoga and meditation or guided imagery.
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Identify Your Food Triggers
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Certain foods and additives can act as triggers for migraine headaches. Identifying your food triggers and avoiding them is a great way to tackle that monster migraine.
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Keep a Headache Diary
Keeping track of your headaches is a great way to identify all your triggers and prevent forthcoming attacks. It will also make it easy for your physician or specialist to create a prevention and treatment plan for you. Make note of every migraine headache you have including details like when it started, what the early signs were, how severe it was, what medications you used and when it stopped.
These measures may not help you tackle that monster migraine in progress, but they will help you to find long term solutions to treat it. You will certainly be able to reduce the frequency as well as the severity of the migraine headaches you experience.
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