Who Is Most Vulnerable to Getting Migraines?
There is no definitive answer to what causes migraines, and scientists are still studying the causes.
There has been strong evidence that stress and migraines are linked.
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Researchers suggested that acute stress created a biological reaction that lowered the threshold of susceptibility to a migraine attack.
What Are the Warning Signs of Stress and Anxiety?
When the situation is resolved, stress disappears.
Anxiety is brought on by your internal reaction and is persistent.
Even when the original stressor is gone, your worry remains.
Symptoms of anxietyinclude having excessive fear or worry about a future threat.
You might have muscle tension, dry mouth, panic attacks and irregular heart-beat.
Youre filled with apprehension and are anticipating problems.
That, in turn, sets you up to be more susceptible to having migraines.
Look intostress management plans, which usually incorporatestress relieversto improve both your physical and psychological health.
This can help reduce the incidence and severity of your migraines.
Some approaches that are highly recommended include:
Mindfulness can be very helpful in the treatment of migraines.
Participants also had decreased pain suggesting a potential shift in how theyve altered their appraisal of pain.
What Are Other Migraine Treatments?
Most doctors tasked with helping you manage your migraines will prescribe either abortive medications or preventive medications.
Beta-blockers, anti-seizure drugs and anti-depressants are also prescribed.
New neuromodulation devices have also become available that treat or prevent migraines using electrical nerve stimulation.
you could reclaim your life.
Work with your healthcare provider or a migraine specialist who can recommend the right treatments for you.
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