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What is a Migraine Headache?


One typical migraine symptom is intense pulsing pain that occurs near the temple area on one side of the person's head. There are many other symptoms that accompany migraines that you should be aware of. Sensitivity to sound and light, nausea, and vomiting are all fairly common symptoms associated with migraines.

Over 28 million Americans suffer from migraine, nearly 10% of the population. It inflicts women three times more than men, but children and adolescents can experience them as well. Despite its commonality, nearly half never see a physician about the condition. Attacks last anywhere from a few hours to three full days, and with longer attacks victims suffer subsidiary effects for longer periods.

The exact causes of migraines aren't known. For many years it was suspected they were the result of dilation of blood vessels, but contemporary research leans to other explanations. Though there's no general consensus, many researchers believe the condition is a genetic disorder, affecting how certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) interact with nerve cells.

A puzzling condition, the complexity is increased by the fact that migraines come in two different types. The first type, the so-called 'classical migraine', is associated with something professionals term an 'aura'. Nothing to do with mystical fields around the body, it refers to the symptoms sufferers experience before the onset of a migraine.

For these migraine victims, it's common to have visual hallucinations such as seeing bright spots, flashing lights or even to suffer loss of vision. Once they occur, the migraine is usually not far behind. When these pre-cursor symptoms are absent, the sufferer fits in the second class of migraine cases.

What brings on migraines is equally complex and at least as mysterious. Those who have experienced lack of sleep can be at higher risk, though getting too much sleep has been correlated with a higher incidence. Attacks are often associated with eating certain foods, such as cheese, while skipping meals increases the risk, as well. Getting that balance right is a continual challenge.

Certain hormonal factors are believed to influence the onset and severity of attacks. One piece of evidence is the much higher incidence among women than men, roughly 17% as opposed to 6% according to one study. In addition, studies have shown a connection between contraceptive pills and migraines. Estrogen is a component of birth control pills and affects blood vessels.

Simple everyday activities, such as walking up stairs or other intensive physical exertion, can trigger an attack. Other triggers can involve extreme heat or cold, loud noises or flickering lights. Stress is a factor. Often, migraines occur more frequently when there is a combination of these triggers. Keeping a diary of when attacks occur, and the internal and external circumstances at the time, can help sufferers make lifestyle changes.

Migraine sufferers have many more treatment options today than they did in the past. Even with the different treatment available options, there has been no one treatment that has proven to be a cure. Acetaminophen can be effective in some cases. Triptans as well as other prescribed medicines are effective in more difficult to treat cases.

They're often preceded by warning symptoms that hint at a coming episode, such as sleepiness and fatigue or craving for sweets.

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Added: September 9, 2008

The morning after the party, Hailey woke up with a bad headache. When Amanda told her what happened, her headache went from bad to brutal in a matter of seconds. Hailey got up and was almost out the front door when Amanda yelled, "Be back in time for the barbeque!" "Kay." Hailey yelled back. She marched to the Jonas's house and knocked on the front door. Frankie answered. "Hi Hailey! Are you here to baby-sit me again?" He asked with hopeful eyes. Hailey laughed. "Not today buddy. Is Nick home?" She asked. "He's in his room." Hailey said thanks, said hi to everyone downstairs, and headed up to Nick's room. Hailey almost slammed the door open. Nick looked up and smirked when he saw her. "Couldn't stay away?" He asked. Hailey groaned and walked towards him. "Listen Jonas, I don't know what the hell your problem is, but stay the away from me! I'm not just going to be a one-night stand for you! You have no feeling whatsoever for anyone! I'm never going to have sex with you, so give the hell up!" Hailey walked out of the room with hot tears building in her eyes. She walked downstairs. Out the front door. Out of his life. Nick had never heard her curse before, and couldn't believe she stood up for herself like that. If only she knew why he changed... A few families from the neighborhood, including the Jonas's, came to the Kurtz's barbeque. Everyone was eating, swimming, and having a good time. Even Hailey was managing to have some fun since the morning's drama. The only person who wasn't enjoying himself was Nick. The words that Hailey said to him still hurt him, and he couldn't get them off his mind. He knew he deserved it though. He walked into the house trying to find out where the bathroom was- but he found out something completely different from that. What Nick found out was Hailey's secret. Hailey's Uncle Mike was on the phone talking to Hailey's mom, Tracy. Tracy wanted to know if Hailey has been cutting. What do I mean by cutting? After Hailey father died, she was hit hard with depression. One day when she home alone, she was doing her homework. She opened a drawer looking for a pencil, besides pencils being in there, there were a box of razors (the kind used for work or something). She grabbed one carefully, but cut her finger on accident. She loved the feeling she got when she cut herself. She wanted to cut herself more, but didn't know where. She knew if she cut her arms, her Mom would notice. She pulled up her shorts and pressed the blade into the top of her thigh. She did this everyday, the pain began to increase but she couldn't stop herself. One day her mom noticed bloody towels in the hamper and asker her about them. Hailey denied knowing about it, but her Mom knew better. She found out when her Mom took her on a surprise shop for bathing suits. She then went on medication for depression and therapy for cutting herself. When Nick found this out, he felt terrible. He told his Mom he had a headache and walked home, thinking of ways to make it up to Hailey. Comment, Rate, and Subscribe!

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Added: July 4, 2008