Do migraines make your life a living hell? According to the American Foundation of Migraine, more than 38 million Americans, or 13% of the population, suffer from migraines.
Migraines are pain in an area of the head that are severe, pulsed or throbbing. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes, other symptoms include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. If that seems serious, consider that chronic migraine, which affects four million people in the United States, is defined as 15 or more days of headache per month with eight of the days that coincide with the migraine criteria, according to The American Foundation of Migraine.
Maybe you develop a migraine the day before you are supposed to have received visitors outside the city. Maybe your migraines always begin on a holiday weekend, the first day of a new project, or the first day of a family trip. The migraines strive without prior notice, are unpredictable and can derail even the most established plans.
If you know your migraine activators, there are techniques to reduce your risk of migraine. While the exact origins of migraine are unknown, scientists know that genetics and the environment play a role. Knowing your migraine activators can help you adjust those you can administer, reducing the impact of migraine in your daily activities.
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