Migraines affect almost 30 million Americans every year and are more common in women than men. Migraines are a neurological disorder which can cause severe pain and a feeling of pulsating in one side of the brain.

Symptoms• Moderate 0r severe pain to

one side of the head• Head pain and pulsating or

throbbing• Pain worsens with physical

activity• Pain interferes with regular

activity• Nausea which may cause

vomiting• Sensitivity to light and sounds

SignsSee sparkling flashes of

lightSee zig zag lines in your

visionExperience blind spots in

visionFelling of tingling pins and

needle sensations in arms and legs

Experience language and speech problems (Rarely)

TriggersTriggers* for Migraines include:

AllergiesLight, sound or certain odorsStressDehydrationStarvationFoods containing tyramine and preserved

meats*Triggers vary from person to person

Types migrainesMigraine without Aura

This is a migraine that is cause by changes in arteries of the head which constrict the blood vessel, causing the pain.

Migraine with AuraThis is the type of

migraine were you suffer visual problems Ex. Jagged lines, dots,

flashing lights, tunnel vision

Hemiplegic Migraine

Most rare but painful with aura.

Temporary motor paralysis and possible sensory disturbance

Ophthamoplegic MigrainesRare but severeCan last from a

few days to months

The target area is around the eyeball

Retinal MigraineThis type starts with

a temporary, partial, or complete loss of vision in one eye.

It is followed by a dull ache behind that eyemay spread to the

rest of the head.

Abdominal MigraineAssociated with pain

in the abdomenNausea, vomiting

and diarrhea may occur

The attack typically lasts hours and occurs mostly in children

Treatment MigrainesDepends on

Type of migraineSeverity and

frequency of symptoms

Expectations of treatment

Other medical problems

Tolerance to medication

Personal preferences

Types of TreatmentAbortive TreatmentPreventative

Treatment

Abortive TreatmentRefers to the use of

medications to end the severity of the headache

Can be medication or non-medication based

Nonmedication-based abortive treatment

Rest!!!Go to a dark, quiet

room and try to sleep Apply hot or cold

compresses to the head and neck

Apply gentle pressure to painful areas (head and neck massage)

Drink small amounts of caffeine

Medication-Based Abortive Treatment

For infrequent mild-to-moderate attacks Acetaminophen,

aspirin, ibuprofenFor frequent severe

migrainesErgotaminesTriptansHormonal

Treatment

Side Effects of Abortive Treatment

NauseaRedness around the

injection siteFlushingWeaknessDrowsinessVomiting

Preventative Treatment Used to prevent

severe migraines from occurring as frequently

Can be medication or non-medication based

Nonmedication-Based Preventative Treatment

Learn what triggers the migraines

Lifestyle ChangeUse nontraditional

therapiesAcupunctureBiofeedbackMassageHerbs and Vitamins

Medication-Based Preventative Treatment

Beta BlockersUsed by people with

hypertension, cardiovascular disease and migraines

Tricyclic AntidepressantsUsed by people with

depression and migraines

Calcium Channel BlockersUsed by people with

hypertension, cardiovascular disease and migraines

Affects of TreatmentDrowsinessDry mouthConstipationWeight gainNauseaFluid RetentionLow Blood Pressure

Works CitedAll photos provided by flickr.com and

gettyimages.comhttp://www.webmd.com/migraines-headach

es/default.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrainehttp://www.migraineinfo.com