Migraine Headaches: Possible Solutions

Clients and staff at the Herndon law firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. have suffered the debilitating effects of migraine headaches, here are some helpful options

With clients and staff sometimes suffering from migraines, Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau is always on the lookout for cures, solutions and strategies to help. Seeing others disabled by migraine headaches is frustrating. However, an article in USA Weekend had some good ideas. They are set forth below; please let us know if they work for you. When people describe a migraine as though they have a nail being driven through their skull, one realizes that it is a serious, debilitating condition. This head pain is often accompanied by blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. Other migraine sufferers note extreme sensitivity to light and noise. And it can last for days.

According to the news report, “30 million Americans get migraines, three times more women than men — but sufferers can find relief. Your doctor may prescribe medications to lessen the severity or frequency of headaches; lifestyle changes, such as a consistent sleep schedule and healthy weight, also can help. Even alternative treatments may work: Research shows acupuncture may be effective. Here are some other research-backed remedies, but talk to your doctor first.

• Botox. You might know it for smoothing wrinkles, but botulinum toxin type A is also Food and Drug Administration-approved to treat chronic migraines in adults. Scientists at the University of Granada recently identified trigger points in the head and neck muscles for migraines and confirmed that injecting botox into specific spots reduces the frequency of attacks.
• Exercise. Migraine sufferers might skip the gym, afraid that working out will provoke one, but scientists in Sweden found that exercise can be as effective as medication at preventing migraines. If you do work out, warm up slowly, stay hydrated, and be aware of exposure to humidity or hot or cold weather, which can trigger an attack.
• Supplements. Some evidence suggests that high doses of riboflavin may prevent migraines, and coenzyme Q10 may decrease the frequency of the headache. Research indicates the herbs feverfew and butterbur can help prevent attacks.