The different types of migraines are.
Hemiplegic migraine.
Menstrual migraine.
Abdominal migraine.
Migraine with aura.
Migraine with brainstem aura.
Migraine without aura.
Retinal migraine.
Chronic migraine.
Migraine-associated vertigo.
Cluster headaches.
Complicated migraine.
Status migrainosus.
Medication overuse headache.
Sinus headache.
Tension headache.
Understanding migraine.
Exertion headaches.
Migraine equivalent.
Post-traumatic headache.
To get rid of migraines fast you can take some medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and also apply a warm compress to your forehead.
Drinking water and taking other medications such as sumatriptan or zolmitriptan can help get rid of migraines fast by blocking pain signals to your brain.
Cold compression therapy can also help get rid of migraines.
Coca Cola is also good for migraines in some people and some people who drink Coca Cola find they get relief from their headaches.
Caffeine can help with headaches by narrowing the blood vessels which reduce blood flow to relieve the headache pain and migraine pain.
The caffeine in Coca Cola can also increase the effectiveness of aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other pain medications.
The Coca Cola also provides you with hydration and sugar which is also beneficial during a migraine.
The shot that the ER gives for migraines is a shot called "dihydroergotamine" (DHE-45) which is given as an injection or through an IV, along with metoclopramide.
They ER doctors may also give you valproate in an IV for migraines.
To break a migraine cycle a doctor will most often recommend you use a nonprescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen.
There are three important parts of managing migraine headaches.
A regular schedule that allows you to get the sleep you need to function properly (about 8 hours) is essential to lessen the number of migraine attacks you get and ease their symptoms.
The 3 drug cocktail for migraines is a mixture of medications such as triptans, NSAIDS and antiemetics.
A cocktail for migraine is a mixture of different medications that are given in a medical setting to treat severe migraine symptoms.
The medications used in a migraine cocktail can vary but most migraine cocktails consist of triptans, antiemetics and NSAIDS.
You can also buy migraine cocktails over the counter as well.
The number 1 migraine medications is Excedrin Migraine.
The top 5 migraine medications are Tylenol, Aleve, Advil Migraine and Excedrin Migraine medications.
Most migraines only last for up to 24 hours before they go away on their own.
However some migraines may only last a few hours to 8 hours.
If the migraine lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours then that would be considered to be too long for the migraine and you should see a doctor or go to urgent care.
If you have a migraine last longer than 24 hours and it gets worse then see a doctor or go to urgent care or the emergency room as sometimes a migraine can be caused by something more serious.
Although most migraines are not caused by anything serious.
When you have a migraine some foods that you should eat are vegetables that are orange, yellow or green.
The vegetables that you can eat for a migraine are spinach, carrots, squash and also summer squash.
Some other foods that are good to eat when you have a migraine are rice, brown rice, dried or other cooked fruits including cranberries, cherries, berries etc.
Also taking aspirin can help relieve the headache and migraine and applying a warm compress to the migraine can help relieve the pain.
Massaging the migraine also helps relieve the pressure associated with a migraine and simply resting.
The migraine should go away within a few hours to at least in a day.
If the migraine gets worse or does not go away within a day or so then see a doctor.
Lightheadedness can be a sign of dehydration, low blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, standing up too quick, spinning around and even medication side effects.
Some older adults experience dizziness and lightheadedness more often than younger people.
Also lightheadedness or dizziness can be a sign of a heat stroke if you've been out in hot weather.
Hormones can also cause lightheadedness.
Some woman get lightheaded when the woman's hormones change during the menstrual cycle.
Even males can have lightheadedness from hormone changes which is normal.
If your hormone levels are low you can get dizzy and lightheaded so you may need to take some hormone supplements to increase your hormone levels.
Hormones can also cause headaches and migraines.
Hormones can cause migraines and headaches and they are known as a hormone headache or hormone migraine.
When your hormone levels are too high or too low then you can suffer from migraines and headaches.
Once your hormone levels balance out then the headaches usually go away.
It's normal to get hormone headaches or hormone migraines.
Yes a lack of estrogen can cause migraines and even a high estrogen level can cause migraines.
The estrogen controls chemicals in your brain that allow the sensation of pain.
Also having high estrogen can cause migraines.
Estrogen controls the chemicals in your brain that cause pain in your head and other parts of your body so if you have high levels of estrogen it can lead to migraines.
Low levels of estrogen can also cause migraines as well as stress, anxiety etc.
Migraines that last more than a few days or migraines that get worse or don't go away can be a sign of something more serious.
Some migraines may be a sign of a brain tumor or brain cancer but not all migraines are serious or are a sign of something more serious.
Most migraines are just annoying and painful and usually go away on their own within a day or so or within a few hours.
if your migraine lasts longer than a few days or gets worse or pain medicine such as aspirin does not make it go away then go see a doctor just to be safe.