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Tasks Not To Be Performed By A Migraine Sufferer |
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Eat whatever they feel like eating whenever they feel
like eating. Foods are a primary trigger for migraine headaches. Some
studies claim that the overwhelming majority of migraines are triggered
by food and food additives. Foods to definitely beware of include aged
cheeses, chocolate, lunchmeats and hot dogs that contain the food
additive nitrate, as well as foods high in monosodium glutamate.
Consume caffeine excessively. Caffeine can be a major trigger of
migraines and even worse is caffeine withdrawal. If you are going
ingesting a large amount of caffeine, make sure you have access to it
when the withdrawal begins.
Delete the Weather Channel from your
TV. Fluctuations in barometric pressure, extreme changes in heat and
cold and other weather changes can affect your migraines. Be aware of
any changes in the weather and especially any changes in weather
conditions when traveling.
Take up smoking. Smoke, whether
directly ingested or secondhand, is a top thing to avoid of you are a
migraine sufferer.
Engage in visual overstimulation. Visual
stimulation, especially sudden contrasts between light and dark, can
trigger headaches. Take notice of the conditions in which you watch
television or work at the computer or play video games. When doing any
of these things, it’s also a good idea to take a break if you can.
Take
a high stress job. Stress levels contribute mightily to migraines and if
you can avoid the stress in any situation, it’s a good idea to do so.
Use
more than the recommended dose of painkillers. If the recommend dose
isn’t doing the trick, find another method of treatment, don’t increase
it. Using more than the recommended dose of not just prescription
medicine, but over the counter remedies can result in what is known as a
“rebound headache.” All too often the more medication one takes to
combat the migraine, the more frequently the headache will recur.
Instead of taking more of the same medicine, switch to a different brand
or try an alternative treatment.
Ignore the benefits of
supplement therapy. Many vitamin supplements and herbal remedies have
proven quite effective. Don’t think of them as suspect, new-age, voodoo
treatments and investigate them fully to see if it’s for you.
When
you feel a migraine coming, get into your car and go to the mall. The
best place for you when a migraine occurs is in a dark, quiet place with
as much isolation as possible. Lay down, relax and try to focus on your
breathing.
Ignore your temperature. Body temperature often
fluctuates during migraines and resetting it can be a pathway to relief.
If you are hot, put a cold, damp washcloth over your forehead. If you
feel cold, put a warm washcloth over your forehead.
Keep a
hectic, irregular schedule. A schedule based on routine to the point of
getting in a rut may be boring, but it helps with migraines. Try to go
to bed at the same time and get up at the same time. Try to keep the
same schedule before bedtime when you can. Regular sleep patterns have
been found to be very beneficial in combating migraines.
Disregard
all opportunities for exercise. Exercise can help with migraines. Aside
from the other benefits of exercising regularly, it has been established
beyond a doubt that physical fitness in general helps stave off
migraines and the physical act of exercising itself can bring instant
relief to a headache.
Keep your doctor in the dark. If you have
been having migraines more than a few times a year, you need to let your
doctor know. It may not seem like any big deal, but a few times a year
this year could translate into a few times a month next year. The sooner
you begin battling migraines, the sooner you will no longer have to deal
with them.
Don’t worry about your migraine medication if you’re
trying to get pregnant. Women who are attempting to have a baby should
consult with their doctor well beforehand to make sure the medications
or other treatments they are taking won’t interfere with their baby’s
health.
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