|
Since the migraine of this type is so rare, there has
been less research done specifically on them. However, they are often
treated in similar ways as other migraines. Some preventative
medications used include triptans, beta blockers and calcium channel
blockers. To know more about migraines read A
Synopsis On Migraine Headache.
Basilar migraines are usually
followed by incoordination (ataxia), double vision, vertigo, ringing in
the ears, jerky eye movements, trouble hearing, slurred speech, headache
nausea, prickly feelings on the body, sensitivity to light and/or sound,
and trouble thinking clearly. This stage of the headache usually lasts
about 5-60 minutes, but can last for days in some cases.
Basilar
migraines may have certain symptoms which are similar to other
neurologic, vascular, psychiatric and metabolic diseases yet there are
specific criteria which can help differentiate it from other diagnoses.
It is characterized by a throbbing occipital headache rack which may be
preceded by an aura. The unusual symptoms of basilar migraines, which may
precede and continue throughout the duration of the headache and even
after it, include bilateral visual symptoms, altered mental status,
vertigo, gait ataxia, bilateral paresthesia and bilateral paralysis.
Amongst
a variety of migraines the important ones are: migraine with aura and
migraine without aura. The other classifications are: basilar artery
migraine, headache- free migraine, status migraine, tension headache,
menstrual headache, cluster headache, pregnancy headaches, vascular
headache and optical migraine.
|
