Migraine treatment has seen a lot of advancement over the years. Earlier, migraine headaches were considered to be as neurotic and psychiatric in nature. Later on, it was understood that a migraine is caused due to the expansion and contraction of blood vessels in head and treatment was focussed on blood vessels. Currently, it is believed that a migraine is caused due to a disorder relating to nerve paths and brain chemicals, also, there is evidence strongly connecting migraine to be genetic in nature.
Currently, there is no cure available for Migraines but there are many alternative treatments available to help reduce the symptoms. People with migraines are often required to make lifestyle changes or take medication to help control their migraine. It may take a time to find out which is the best treatment, patients may need to try different types or combinations of medicines before they find the most effective ones. To treat a migraine there are many medicines, surgical treatments, and devices used, choosing the effective medicine or a combination that might work is time-consuming and often requires expert help from doctors or centers specializing in migraine medication treatments.
There are three methods in which we can treat a migraine headache
1. Acute Treatments (Treating as soon as a migraine occurs)
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Over the counter treatments
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Anti-sickness treatments
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Prescription painkillers
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Migraine Specific drugs
2. Preventive Treatments (Treating before a migraine occurs)
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Beta Blockers
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Botox
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Anti-Seizure drugs
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Antidepressants
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Occipital Nerve Stimulation (ONS)
3. Complimentary and Alternative medicine treatments
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Acupuncture
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Acupressure
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Homeopathy
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Manipulative therapies
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Physical Therapies
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Vitamins and Minerals
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Herbal Remedies