Approximately twelve percent of American’s suffer form some form of a migraine ("Migraine Facts - Migraine Research Foundation"). Around six to seven percent of men, and about twenty percent of women experience a piercing headache that leaves them on bed rest for four to six days throughout the year (Mitchell, et al.). This particular condition causes over “112 million bedridden days per year” (Evans, et al.). Treatment sought out by individuals who experience migraines “exceeds $24 billion annually” (Evans, et al.). This is a medical condition that affects many American’s, including me, academically, emotionally, socially, and financially year after year.
I suffer from a condition known as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), or abdominal migraines. …show more content…
Physicians will often diagnose patients with one of the two most common types of migraines: migraine with aura and migraine without aura. A diagnosis of migraine with aura means the patient has at least two episodes of headaches that affect the aura such as sensory or speech dysfunction. The aura develops over 5-20 minutes and lasts not more that 60 minutes. Typically, there is a headache involved in migraine with aura, but patients do not have to have a headache to be diagnosed with migraine with aura. Diagnosis of migraine with aura, means the patient will have five or more headache attacks that last between four and 72 hours. The pain of the headache is usually unilateral, pulsating, and/or increased by normal activities. Migraine without aura also means the patient will experience nausea and/or vomiting with the headache. …show more content…
One study showed that physically inactive teenagers are more likely to get migraines. Patients who experience migraines should try to work out on a daily basis to try and prevent their migraines (Milde-Busch, Astrid, et al.). Another study, showed fasting or skipping meals can trigger some migraines. People with migraines should stick to a constant eating schedule. Multiple studies have shown alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cheese, and citrus fruits can cause migraines in some individuals (Rockett, et al.). It would also be wise for migraine-prone individuals to get tested for IgG antibodies. IgG is a common antibody in the body that is associated with food allergies ("IgG Food Allergy Test + Candida"). Multiple studies have looked into a correlation between IgG antibodies and migraines. For individuals with migraines, this particular person should do everything within their power to prevent their migraines. Testing for IgG antibodies could help prevent some of their migraines (Finocchi, Cinzia, and
I suffer from a condition known as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), or abdominal migraines. …show more content…
Physicians will often diagnose patients with one of the two most common types of migraines: migraine with aura and migraine without aura. A diagnosis of migraine with aura means the patient has at least two episodes of headaches that affect the aura such as sensory or speech dysfunction. The aura develops over 5-20 minutes and lasts not more that 60 minutes. Typically, there is a headache involved in migraine with aura, but patients do not have to have a headache to be diagnosed with migraine with aura. Diagnosis of migraine with aura, means the patient will have five or more headache attacks that last between four and 72 hours. The pain of the headache is usually unilateral, pulsating, and/or increased by normal activities. Migraine without aura also means the patient will experience nausea and/or vomiting with the headache. …show more content…
One study showed that physically inactive teenagers are more likely to get migraines. Patients who experience migraines should try to work out on a daily basis to try and prevent their migraines (Milde-Busch, Astrid, et al.). Another study, showed fasting or skipping meals can trigger some migraines. People with migraines should stick to a constant eating schedule. Multiple studies have shown alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cheese, and citrus fruits can cause migraines in some individuals (Rockett, et al.). It would also be wise for migraine-prone individuals to get tested for IgG antibodies. IgG is a common antibody in the body that is associated with food allergies ("IgG Food Allergy Test + Candida"). Multiple studies have looked into a correlation between IgG antibodies and migraines. For individuals with migraines, this particular person should do everything within their power to prevent their migraines. Testing for IgG antibodies could help prevent some of their migraines (Finocchi, Cinzia, and