Types of migraines : Classic, Common, and Others
The Classic Migraine
Classic Migraine is often followed with 'aura'. Aura begins about half an hour before the actual pain begins. Most Aura are visual sensory illusions, such as jagged bands of light obscuring vision, shimmering light around the edges of objects, hearing and smell senses, could also be affected.
The Common Migraine
Common migraines are simply those without aura. About 20% of sufferers experience aura. Most people bypass the aura phase.
Rebound Headaches
Common occurance for rebound headaches are when pain medication are overused. The body become resistant to medication, so to be more effective, larger doses are required, leading to even increase resistance. This can result to more frequent or a worsening headaches. It is more likely to happen, if medication for treatment or prevention of headaches are used three or more times a week.
Other Types of Migraines
Ocular: During an ocular migraine, the blood vessels of the eyes, rather than those of the skull or brainstem, spasm and instead of pain, the sufferer becomes aware of lights in the peripheral vision. Often jagged and pastel colored in nature, the light disturbance intensifies, and enlarges until it is centered in the eye. Ocular migraines typically fade away after about fifteen to twenty minutes. Some people report a mild headache after this experience, while others simply feel fatigued.
Ophthalmoplegic: Like ocular migraines, an ophthalmoplegic migraine is centered in the eye. In this form, however, pain is definitely present, and is often accompanied by vomiting. As the headache progresses, the muscles responsible for eye movement are temporarily paralyzed, and the eyelid assumes a droopy appearance. The eyelid may remain droopy for weeks afterwards.
The Headache-Free Type: In this type, aura occurs without an actual headache. It only presents itself in individuals with a history of migraine attacks.
Basilar Artery: This specific type involves the basilar artery in the brainstem, and can cause pain, vertigo, speech and vision problems, and poor coordination. Children are more likely to experience this type than adults.
Carotidynia: Also known as "facial migraine," or "lower-half headache," this type causes pain in the jaw and neck regions. Depending on the individual, the pain may be dull and aching, or sharp and piercing, and is often accompanied by tenderness of the carotid artery. More common in the elderly population than other groups, carotidynia may last for hours, and often occurs more than once a week.
Status: This type is characterized by long-lasting and severe pain. The pain often lasts over three days, and hospitalization for pain relief may be necessary.
Natural Migraine Treatment tip #4
Lavender
Get yourself some lavender oil and rub it on your temples (sides of your head!) This should help relieve some of the pain of your headache. It could als helped with the nausea.
Immediate Relief Tip #3
Avoid bright or flashing light.
