10 Effective Tips For Living Better With Migraine

A large number of people around the world are afflicted by migraines. For many; these constant headaches are a lifelong challenge, as there is no definitive cure for it.⁽³⁾ Migraines last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours⁽⁴⁾ and in the absence of a cure, many people look for management techniques and methods for migraine. Migraine management involves steps you can take to deal with the pain, go about your daily life in spite of the pain and methods to get relief or alleviate the pain when needed. Listed below are a few tips and suggestions you can incorporate in your life to be able to deal with and live better with migraines.

Keep a Schedule and Stick To It ^{(1, 2)}

People who are successfully managing migraines have learnt to do so through sheer discipline of sticking to a regular personal schedule. This involves going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, eating meals at the same time everyday and exercising for a considerable amount of time every day. The brain is sensitive to change in hormones and environmental factors in those with migraines; when this sensitivity is triggered, migraines are the byproduct. One way to avoid this trigger is to ensure stability with a strict schedule that you dedicatedly adhere to.

Avoid All Migraine Triggers^{(1, 2)}

Successfully avoiding triggers that may bring on a migraine is one pain management tip that people afflicted with migraines learn over time.

Avoiding triggers involves recognizing your personal triggers, as they differ from person to person. Bright flashing lights, loud music, certain foods, wine or alcohol are some triggers that are known of for migraine. However, as mentioned before; migraines may or may not be brought on by these triggers in your case. One way to recognize your triggers is to keep records of every migraine episode. Document details of food that you may have eaten before the migraine episode and activities that you were taking part in before the pain came on; overtime your records will reveal what triggers your migraines. Once you get to know your triggers; avoiding painful episodes of migraine becomes a lot easier.

Talk To Your Doctor about a Vitamin Supplement

Studies have shown that magnesium, riboflavin and coenzyme help reduce migraine symptoms and anything safe that helps is worth a try.^(1,2) Talk to your primary healthcare physician about supplementing your intake of these vitamins and nutrients. Most doctors will advise against self prescribing supplements, which is why the advice of a doctor is integral in nature.

Adopt Healthier Dietary Habits^{(1, 2)}

A holistic and healthy approach to food and can bring relief from many ailments and the same can be applied to migraine management. Talk to your doctor about healthy diet options and tips that could be beneficial in preventing migraines and enable you to live better with managing migraine.

Drink Plenty of Water^{(1, 2)}

Drinking plenty of water is integral for healthy living for numerous reasons; however, for those suffering from regular migraines; it could be especially beneficial. Dehydration is one of the major triggers of migraines and headaches; hence, it is important that your body is well supplemented with the required amount of fluids to manage and live better with migraine.

Exercise and Activity^{(1, 2)}

Over exercise and excess activity and too little of either can cause migraines. One beneficial tip to live healthy and better manage migraines is to find an exercise regimen that prevents migraines and incorporate it into your daily routine.

Avoid Stress by Being More Organized^{(1, 2)}

Stress almost always brings on migraines and being disorganized will almost always bring about stress. One great tip to live better with migraines is to be better organized, so you can avoid stress thus avoid migraine. Running late when you could be on time or piling up all your chores for later can bring on unhealthy amounts of stress followed up with splitting migraines.

Let Go Off Your Desire to Control Everything

Many individuals who experience migraines and headaches live an active and busy life; taking on way too many stressful tasks. One way to prevent migraines is to let go of stress, find peace of mind and let go of your desire to be in control of everything.^(1,2) This tip is not only holistic nut also drug free so you can live better with migraines.

Relax and Rejuvenate

Because migraine is so closely related to stress and mental health.^(1,2) it is important to participate in activities that calm you down, relax and rejuvenate you. Massages, spa treatments and aromatherapy are few options you can look at to live your life better with migraine.

Consider A New Doctor

Many old-school doctors have given up on migraines as an incurable ailment of little importance, as it is not life threatening. You should consider a new doctor if the current one is not serious about exploring migraine prevention and management tips with you.

Conclusion

In conclusion; though incurable, there is a lot you can do to prevent and better manage a life with migraines. Considering the trauma of regular migraine episodes; all the proactive measures and tips you can take for managing migraine are worth it.

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