What is a migraine?
The headache condition known as a migraine is characterized by an ongoing moderate to severe pounding and pulsating pain on one side of the head.
Attacks that are not treated might last anywhere between four hours and three days.
Additional typical signs include:
- Enhanced sensitivity to scents, noises, and light
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Regular movement, physical exercise, or even coughing or sneezing might make headache pain worse.
When do migraines mostly happen?
Migraines typically begin in the morning, especially as you first awake. Some people experience migraines at regular times, such as before their monthly period or on the weekends after a stressful work week. After a migraine, many people feel weak or tired, although they normally have no symptoms in between attacks.
What are the factors that could cause migraine?
Your likelihood of getting a migraine can be influenced by numerous variables. According to each individual, several things might cause headaches, including:
environmental changes
Sleep disturbance
low blood sugar
unexpected noises
stress
exhaustion
emotion
Meals skipped
Smoking
certain drugs
head injuries
hangovers
anxiety disorders
hormonal changes
Bright or flashing lights
strong smells or fumes
The two major types of migraine are:
1. Migraine with aura
often known as a classic migraine, is characterized by visual abnormalities and other neurological symptoms that start anywhere between 10 and 60 minutes before the headache and typically go away an hour later. People could momentarily lose some or all of their vision.
The headache discomfort, which can happen at any time, may not accompany the aura.
Speaking difficulties, an unusual sensation, numbness, muscle weakness on one side of the body, tingling in the hands or face, and disorientation are additional symptoms. The headache may be preceded by nausea, lack of appetite, and heightened sensitivity to light, sound, or commotion.
Migraine without aura.
The most common type of migraine is a migraine without aura, sometimes referred to as a common migraine. It typically manifests as an unexpected headache pain on one side of the head, combined with nausea, confusion, impaired vision, mood swings, exhaustion, and an increased sensitivity to light, sound, and noise.
Who is more likely to have a migraine?
- Children and adults can get migraines, but adult women are three times more likely to get them than adult men.
- Migraines run in families. Most migraine sufferers have a migraine history in their families.
- Changes in hormones are frequently linked to migraines in women. During pregnancy or at the beginning of the first menstrual cycle, headaches can happen.
How are migraines treated?
Treatment for migraines aims to reduce symptoms and stop further attacks. There are quick remedies for symptoms, such as:
Closing your eyes and sleeping in a quiet, dark place
Applying an ice pack or cool towel to the forehead
Consuming a lot of liquids, especially if you're vomiting along with your migraine
Early on in a migraine, small quantities of caffeine may help reduce symptoms.
Acute treatments:
One of the treatments for acute migraine is using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
The only FDA-approved NSAID for acute migraine attacks is Potafast which can remove the pain in as little as 15 minutes.
How to use Potafast for migraine attacks?
For migraines, start by taking one 50 mg Potafast sachet as soon as the first symptoms of a migraine attack appear. If the pain relief after around two hours is not sufficient, you may take another 50 mg sachet. If needed, you may take further 50 mg doses 6-8 hours apart, not exceeding the maximum dose of 150 mg (3 × 50 mg sachets) within 24 hours.
As directed by your doctor.