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It’s widely known that having obesity comes with a whole slew of health risks. But what exactly is the reason behind that? We discuss why obesity poses such a high risk to your health and how we can help.
I Have the Worst Migraines: Can You Help?
A migraine is much more than a severe headache. The condition is actually a neurological disorder that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including the well-known headaches.
When you’re having a migraine attack, you might be unable to function for hours or even days, which can quickly wear on your health and quality of life.
At Clover Internal Medicine Associates in Fort Worth, Texas, our team, led by internal medicine specialists Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, and Leon Tio, DO, MA, FACOI, understand how disruptive migraine attacks and headaches can be to your daily life.
In this month’s blog, we explore some helpful ways to manage migraine by discussing some common migraine triggers that could be contributing to your attacks and some medical treatments we offer to lessen migraine frequency and severity.
Could these things be triggering your migraines?
Experts aren’t sure exactly what causes migraine and why some people develop the condition while others don’t. However, we believe that migraine is caused by abnormal nerve activity that affects blood vessels and surrounding tissues in the brain, leading to pain and other temporary symptoms.
For those who do have migraine, there seem to be some common factors that increase your risk of having an attack. Thus, identifying your specific triggers is essential in managing migraine.
These are some of the more commonly known migraine triggers:
- Stress
- Hormone changes
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Caffeine withdrawal
- Missing a meal
- Excessive physical exertion
- Sensory stimulation such as bright lights, loud noises, or strong smells
- Drinking alcohol
Certain foods such as chocolate, dairy, pickled foods, processed foods, and food additives like nitrates or MSG can also trigger a migraine attack. Keeping a thorough migraine journal is imperative for identifying and avoiding your personal triggers.
Other treatment methods for migraines
Besides avoiding migraine triggers, prescription medications can offer a very effective management strategy.
Some medications help relieve pain after a migraine starts, while others help prevent migraine attacks. Our team can discuss your medication options with you to ensure they are the right fit for your symptoms and migraine frequency.
It may also be helpful to implement healthy lifestyle choices. Our team recommends prioritizing nutritious meals throughout the day, doing aerobic workouts a few times a week, and following a strict sleep schedule. Your body will thank you.
To learn more about how we can help create an effective migraine management plan, schedule an appointment with our Clover Internal Medicine Associates team by calling our office or using our online booking feature today.
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