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Is there a link between smoking a cigarette and migraines?

There is no clear answer to that question. Currently, there is no conclusive report that tells whether smoking causes migraines or not. There have been studies made on the connection of smoking with chronic headaches but their application migraines is limited.

One study on smoking and chronic cluster headaches produced some interesting results. Patients who have reduced their cigarette consumption by less than half a pack per day reduced their headache frequency by an astonishing 50%. It is important to note that the subjects of the study only reduced their smoking and did not totally eliminate it. What if the patients quit smoking entirely?

In a related study, more than half of the patients experienced total cessation of migraine after quitting smoking entirely and avoiding personally identified food triggers. On the contrary, only 13% of non-smoking subjects became migraine-free after eliminating food triggers.

Many chronic migraine sufferers are very sensitive to strong odors such as food odors, perfume, and yes, cigarette smoke.  There are people who are sensitive only to the scent of cigarette smoke. Then there are those who are allergic to cigar and even pipe smoke.

Migraine sufferers who are sensitive to cigarette smoke also find second hand smoke as migraine triggers. In some cases, smoke alone is the trigger, in others it is smoke plus other triggers. Both sufferers and doctors believe that there is a link between smoking and migraines it just has not been discovered yet. The commonly known effects of smoking are also detrimental to people who are prone to headaches and migraines. Inflammation and irritation of the sinus, high blood pressure and headaches are just some of the effects. There is one thing though about smoking that everyone seem to agree on and that is that it is contraindicated for everyone in every situation and that include migraine sufferers.

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Migraines develop in four stages.  Patients with migraines with aura, also known as classic migraines, are most likely to experience all four stages.  Patients who have common migraines, migraines without aura, will have the same stages, but are not consciously aware of them.  The interval between migraines is sometimes referred to as the fifth stage of a migraine.

Stage One – Prodrome

The prodromal phase usually begins one or two days prior to the actual migraine headache.  Many migraineurs call this the “premonition” phase.  Feelings during this phase are all over the map.  Each migraineur has their own personal prodrome profile.  Some are giddy, happy, and full of energy, far more so than usual.  Others feel a headache start with fatigue, weakness, and irritability.  Anything can herald a migraine and each person has to learn their own prodrome signs if they want to learn to stave off the migraine.

Stage Two – Aura

This phase is skipped by most migraineurs, since most migraineurs suffer from common migraine, migraine without aura.  For those who experience classic migraine with aura, auras can begin anywhere from five minutes to an hour before the headache begins.  Auras are visual effects migraineurs experience.  Objects appear to have bright auras or haloes around them.  Lightning flashes arc over the field of vision until sight is whited out just before the pain begins.

Stage Three -  Headache

This phase lasts anywhere from four to seventy-two hours.  Most common is a one-sided headache with a throbbing or pulsing characteristic.  The headache is frequently accompanied by stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, smell, or some combination of the three.

Stage Four – Postdrome

Coming away from a migraine can be as unpleasant as building up to one.  Postdrome is often characterized by tenderness of the head, neck, and stomach.  Weakness and fatigue are also common in this phase.

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It is common for migraine sufferers to feel alone and misunderstood. The truth is they are not alone. There are many support groups out there where migraine sufferers can fund information, resources and most importantly, understanding and encouragement.

The World Headache Alliance (WHA)

The WHA can be contacted at www.w-h-a.org. This group is an International organization that brings together the collective expertise of 38 headache organization in 26 different countries. Their website is considered as one of the best when it comes to providing the most current information and the latest news about migraines and other forms of headaches.

The American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)

The ACHE can be reached at www.achenet.org. The mission of this organization is to educate patients and health care providers about headaches and other forms of headaches. Their website features plenty of useful information about migraine diagnosis and studies. It also has a section called “Ask the Expert” where physical volunteers are available to answer questions.

The Migraine Action Association (MAA)

The MAA’s online address is www.migraine.org.uk. Established in 1958, the MAA is one of the oldest migraine support and advocacy groups in the world. The site features an exclusive list of local chapters and support groups in the whole UK.

Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs (MAGNUM)

You can find MAGNUM online at www.migraines.org. Because of the quality of information that it provides, MAGNUM is a great resource for people who want to get involved with migraine activism.

The Migraine Trust

The Migraine Trust can be reached at www.migrainetrust.org. This excellent site is devoted to raising awareness of migraine in the workplace. The group’s newsletter is packed with good information.

Headaches and Migraines at About.com

This site, which can be reached at headaches.about.com, offers a wealth of information and links to lots of other good migraine resources.

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Migraine episodes can be summed up in four phases.  However, not all phases are undergone by the migraineur (migraine sufferer).  Take a closer look and know what you have.

Prodrome

This is sometimes referred to as the “pre-headache” and may occur hours or even days prior to a migraine attack.  This may be thought of as the migraineur’s red flag that a migraine is forthcoming.  Thirty to forty percent of migraineurs go through prodrome.

This phase is extremely helpful in giving the migraineur a chance to avert the episode.  Examples of prodrome are food cravings, increase in the regularity of urination, constipation or diarrhoea, tiredness, mood swings and muscle stiffness, particularly in the neck area.

Aura

This is the most recognizable of the phases and generally persists for less than an hour.  The indicators and effects of aura vary greatly.  Auras can either be visual and non-visual. Auras may include flashing lights, spots, blurred vision, partial loss of sight, hypersensitivity to touch and feel, olfactory and/or auditory hallucinations, numbness or the face, hands or feet on the side where the headache is felt, difficulty in speaking, confusion, vertigo, partial paralysis, reduced sensation and loss of hearing.

Headache

This phase is usually the most incapacitating phase of a migraine as it affects not just the head but the whole body.  The headaches commonly persist from one to seventy two hours.  When it endures for more than 72 hours, it is called migrainosus and should be treated by a medical professional.  Other attributes of this phase include headache on one side of the head, sensitivity to sound and light, nausea and vomiting, dehydration or fluid retention (depending on the migraineur’s bodily reactions), nasal congestion or runny nose,  hot flashes and feeling cold, diarrhoea or constipation, confusion, depression and dizziness.

Postdrome

This phase is sometimes termed “post-headache” and quickly follows the headache.  Full recovery of most migraineurs in this phase range from hours to several days.  Some signs of this phase include depression or euphoria, reduced intellect, tiredness and poor comprehension and concentration.

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Parents often think that children just want to skip school when they say they have a pounding headache.  That may be true for some, but for other kids, they are in fact experiencing the onslaught of a migraine.  So what are the telltale signs in children?

Headaches

The main indicator of migraine is an excruciating headache.  There is a throbbing or pulsating ache in your head as if a drum is being whacked.

Worse, it can be exacerbated by movement, like walking. The pain is usually on one side of the head (unilateral), though pain on both sides (bilateral) may also occur.  The headache may last from a few hours to as much as two days.  Sometimes, the ache only dissipates after a good slumber.

Migraine Aura

An aura is a warning sign or indicator about the impending migraine.  Auras may vary from child to child.  Some examples of which include the following:

• Shadows and flashing lights in their vision
• Feelings of pins and needles
• Craving for specific foods
• Partial paralysis or muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis)
• Language impairment (aphasia)
• Numbness and tingling sensation on both sides of the head (bilateral paresthesias)

Others

A whole range of manifestations may make itself known to the child migraineur (migraine sufferer).  Below are other symptoms your kids may exhibit in their bout with migraine:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• Sensitivity to sound (phonophobia)
• Sensitivity to odours (osmophobia)
• Slow speech
• Vertigo
• Diminished hearing
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Diminished awareness or consciousness
• Double vision (dilopia)
• Inability to co-ordinate voluntary muscular movement (ataxia)

It isn’t easy to pin down a headache to migraine.  However, physicians will normally check on the following to verify if your child:

• Experienced a minimum of 5 migraine attacks (without aura) or 2 migraine attacks with aura
• Had migraine episodes which lasted from 1 to 3 days
• Has other illness or condition that may be contributing to the headache

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Adults often think that children don’t have a care in the world.  Images of kids frolicking in the sun and giggling their hearts out make the grown-ups green with envy.  But children do face stress, pressure, anxiety and unfortunately, illness, just like everyone else.  One such condition that afflicts both the young ones and adults are migraines.

Not many are aware that children’s migraine is a reality kids are confronted with.  Though statistics vary, about 5-10% of children (aged 5-15) experience migraines during their childhood and up to 25% in adolescent females.  During the high school years, approximately 20% of the adolescents endure migraines.  Unfortunately for the girls, they are more predisposed to have the headaches than the boys.

A migraine is normally an excruciating pounding headache accompanied by nausea that occurs from time to time. The pulsing pain generally starts in the forehead, the side of the head or around the eye area.  Gradually, the headache will progress and become more intense.  Vomiting, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise are fairly common occurrences.  Sometimes, an “aura” or shadows in their vision is experienced at the onset of the headache.

The exact cause of migraines is still unknown.  However, there are several assumptions proffered by the scientific community.  Probable causes are as strong odours, fatigue, depression, change in sleep patterns, skipping meals, hormonal changes, heredity, intense physical exertion and diet.  Common food triggers include processed meat, aged cheese, excessive caffeine intake, chocolates and beans.  Work closely with your child to identify the food triggers through the process of elimination.

Below are some helpful tips parents can make their kids do the ease their children’s migraine:

• Get 8-10 hours of sleep at night
• Drink 4-8 glasses of water
• Eat a balanced and sensible diet
• Steer clear of food triggers
• Exercise regularly
• Preventive medicine prescribed by your doctor
• Rest in quiet and dark place

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The Truth Behind Kids and Migraines

Children get migraines too. This is not a condition confined to adulthood.  Studies have even recounted that infants may develop migraines, but this is tough to confirm.

Existing calculations indicate that up to 10% of children between 5-15 years old suffer from  migraines, increasing to 28% in the 15-19 age range.  Migraine headaches have  a valid effect on the quality of life for children.  The high percentage of youngsters that undergo migraines makes them a foremost childhood health crisis.

Spotting children’s migraine is comparable to analysing adult migraines with a few significant exceptions.  The International Headache Society’s criteria states that the headache ought to last 4 to 72 hours. Children’s migraines are commonly much quicker and this detail needs to be taken into account when attempting to analyse them.  Adult migraines are customarily one-sided, but children’s  commonly include pain on both sections of the head.  These headaches should not be dismissed just because they are not one-sided.

For a good number of  child migraineurs (people bearing with migraine headaches) the headaches commence between 5 and 11 years of age.  Prior to puberty, the figure of male and female youngsters with migraines is about identical.  Subsequent to puberty, girls are to a great extent more prone than boys are to experience migraines, most probably due to  comparable hormonal issues that make the number of adult women migraineurs three times more than that of the men.

Lots of child migraineurs are fortunate enough to have their condition go away during puberty or upon reaching adulthood.  However, people who have migraines as children are much more probable to become adult migraineurs than those who did not have them as a young person.

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Fatigued, Headaches, Short-tempered, Aches and Pains?  It Could Be Candida!

For those of you that are not familiar with Candida, this is what it is and it may be what’s disturbing you.

Candida albicans is a natural inhabitant yeast that stays in your colon.  It is a small group of parasites that co-exists with other microbes and friendly bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »

• Women and Menstrual Migraines Menstrual migraine is a type of migraine affecting women each month occurring between the second day before the onset of the menstrual period and the end of menstruation.  Approximately 60% of the 21 million American women migraine sufferers are afflicted with menstrual migraine.  It is also reported that this form......
• Reflexology and Migraine: Pain, pain, go away! Many people are averse to taking pharmacological formulations and prefer natural migraine treatments.   Reflexology is one alternative.  It involves massage techniques to alleviate aches and pains supported by the principle that every body part is connected to specific points on the hands and feet. Rule out current medical ailments There......
• Homemade Treatments For Migraines Migraine cures need not be costly to a migraineur (migraine sufferer).  In fact, there are a number of natural migraine treatments you can whip up in the comfort of your own home! The steps are fairly simple and the end products have no side effects.  Maybe all your body needs......
• Natural Wonders for Migraine Pain Some migraineurs (migraine sufferers) have an understandable aversion in popping the pill for migraines.  Apart from denting the budget, one worries about its possible side effects.  Here are some natural migraine treatment suggestions for you. Get Some Shut Eye Sleep.  Lying down in a dark, quiet room can do wonders......
• Consider Effective Migraine Home Remedies There are a plenty of chemical remedies help to stop a migraine headache or relieve migraine pain. Migraine sufferers know that various pills, drugs, painkillers prescribed by the doctor in some time become the integral part of their life. There is no need to say what harmful side effects......

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Ageing and Migraines

Everyone will eventually age.  Getting older means increasing vulnerability and susceptibility to illness, but it can also be a boon to migraineurs (people who experience migraine headaches).  Only 2-10% of the mature population feels migraines (as opposed to up to 28% of adults under 65), and old women are still more prone to have them than their male counterparts.

Migraines can happen at any age, but they crest around age 40.  The rate of occurrence of migraine attacks after 40 wanes for most people.  Many migraineurs who have suffered with this condition for years experience a drop in the rate of occurrence and severity of attacks after age 55.

About two thirds of migraineurs stop having attacks altogether by age 65.  Patients over 65 who still have migraines report drastically waned severity, duration, and rate of occurrence in their attacks.  They are also less likely to suffer the gastrointestinal upset that concurs with migraine in younger people.

The snag to all this good news is that adults over 65 who face migraines are more probable than younger patients to feel disability because of their affliction.  Many experts are uncomfortable with treating senior citizens for migraines because remedial methods used on younger people are often not tried for safety in an older patient.

Extra conditions and the medications used to heal them complicate the trouble.  Seniors are more prone to be on one or more prescription drugs and each new medication rises the risk of unfavorable drug reactions.  This prospect makes some doctors reluctant to supply senior migraineurs pharmaceutical assistance.

The beginning of migraines after age 50 is very rare and should be examined with a doctor to rule out the chance of secondary causes.  Late inception does not rule out migraine (only one third of senior headaches are triggered by secondary conditions) but it makes it less prone.

• What Migraine Type Do You Have? A migraine headache is a pounding or thumping headache which usually occurs on one side of the head (unilateral).  The condition is typically accompanied by sensitivity to light, sound and odours, nausea and vomiting.  The episodes are recurring in nature and become less severe with age.  Know what type of migraine......
• The Truth About Hemiplegic Migraines A lesser known but grave form of migraine is Hemiplegic Migraine, which is characterized by the total or partial paralysis on one side of the body.  The paralysis may persist from a few hours to several days.  The migraine episode may be set off by a minor head trauma, like......
• Easy And Cheap Migraine Treatment Nowadays a lot of people if not everyone living in conditions of high speed of life and strong everyday stress from time to time suffers from the awful thing named migraine. It can turn your life into the real horror when it’s hard not just to concentrate but even thinking......
• New Bottled Migraine Relief The tough reality is that migraine has no cure.  The best one can do is to learn to prevent or manage the pain.  Here, we’ll focus on new available drug treatments for you. Topiramate Topiramate is a drug used for epilepsy.  Now, it’s approved in various countries for migraine prevention. ......
• Transformed Migraines: Evolving into an Everyday Pain Transformed migraines (TM) is a migraine condition that starts out as episodic attacks but later resurfaces into more frequent occurrences until it arises daily or almost everyday. People with TM usually share common attributes, such as: A history of episodic migraine that can be traced back to their teen years......

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Migraines can be more than just a pain in the head.

Basilar migraines, once known as basilar artery migraines or BAMs, are an extremely atypical but potentially lethal variant of the classic migraine with aura.

Basilar migraine symptoms are caused by narrowing of the basilar artery, which brings blood to the brain stem.

BAMs were originally thought to trouble only young women and adolescent girls, but examination shows that while they are primarily a dilemma for these groups they can manifest in people of all ages and genders.

During the aura phase, basilar migraine symptoms may exhibit loss of balance, double vision or partial vision loss, lack of coordination, no sensation on one or both sides of the body, weakness, faintness or confusion and awful vomiting.

The symptoms typically last an hour or less and disappear when the headache begins, but may last as long as days after the headache pain has dissipated.  Some basilar migraine sufferers pass out or lose consciousness during the aura phase as well.  In extremely uncommon cases, they may even slip into a coma that can persist for hours or days.

The menace of basilar migraines is that they can advance to a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke.  A transient ischemic attack is in effect a miniature stroke resulting from a short-lived interruption of the flow of blood to the brain.

Unlike strokes, TIAs have not been shown to cause permanent damage to the brain and most neurological diseases that arise from them, like muddled speech or fragility on one side, clear up within twenty-four hours of the attack.

The basilar artery is found at the back of head.  The headache linked with basilar migraines is usually an acute throbbing ache on both sides of the back of the head, as opposed to the unilateral temple pulsating more ordinarily experienced with migraines.

• Migraines and Growing Old Ageing and Migraines Everyone will eventually age.  Getting older means increasing vulnerability and susceptibility to illness, but it can also be a boon to migraineurs (people who experience migraine headaches).  Only 2-10% of the mature population feels migraines (as opposed to up to 28% of adults under 65), and old......
• Toradol - When Migraine Pain Won’t Cease Specialists give migraine  sufferers prescribed drugs to lessen the incidence or length of their headaches, and some to prevent the pain when they believe a headache coming on.  Now and again, though, the pain is impervious and heavy-duty pain prescribed drugs are indispensable. Non-prescription NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, help a lot......
• The Little Known Truth Called Vestibular Migraines Migraines afflict people across races, genders and social classes.  In fact, even a prominent celebrity like Janet Jackson suffers from a less popular type of migraine called vestibular migraine.  Here are some facts to take this form of migraine out of the shadows. The vestibular system is the body’s sensory......
• Aromatherapy: The Wonders of Natural Relief for Migraine The Wonders of Natural Relief for Migraine Nearly 19 percent of American women will endure at least one migraine headache in 12 months. These painful headaches are often accompanied by vomiting and nausea or visual symptoms such as flashing lights or dark circles in the field of vision. Migraine headaches......
• Herbal Wonders for Migraine Sickness, diseases, ailments, illnesses - whatever you want to call it – has been with humans since the beginning of time.  From simple headaches to sore muscles to a tummy ache, man has managed to cure what ails them.  Before the age of modern medicine, people relied on the natural......

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• Approved Migraine Medicines Currently, since there is no known cause for migraine headaches, there is also no know medication specifically for eliminating the presentation of the headaches. There are many forms of migraine medicines that treat the painful symptoms of these potentially debilitating headaches and dealing with the pain is only one way......
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• What Triggers Migraine Headaches Without a doubt, migraine headaches are debilitating. When a headache strikes, migraine sufferers are out of it anywhere from half a day to three days. While the headache is happening, sufferers feel nauseous and may have vomiting and diarrhea. They are extremely sensitive to light and sound. Most migraine headache......