Coping With Migraine Headaches

Headaches are one of those little nasties in life that we could all do without, but there seems to be no escape from the dreaded headache.

Granted some of them will be caused by a poor diet or perhaps an over indulgence from the night before especially if you like to mix up your favourite tipple.

Hangovers can be mild but if you are unlucky they can last well into the afternoon and really put the mockers on your day.

Well if you have ever had the hangover from hell spare a thought for those that suffer from one of the commonest forms of headache, the migraine headache.

A common symptom of a migraine headache is acute, throbbing pain on one side of the head, usually localized near a temple. It is very often accompanied by other symptoms, though, such as nausea and vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise.

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.

What causes a migraine I fear will remain a mystery for some time to come, but if you are a sufferer you will no doubt be open to try any and every cure.

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