Migraine Headaches Summary

Transition: Now that you know what a migraine is, the causes and symptoms and the burden on a person.

Migraine headaches are the third most prevalent illness in the world, and ranked as the sixth most disabling illness. Statistics show that only about fifty percent of people who suffer from chronic headaches know that they’re suffering from a migraine. 76% of people who suffer from migraines worry that they will suffer for the rest of their lives, and 37% of sufferers worried about their migraines between attacks. Studies found that approximately 12% of Americans suffer from migraines, and 40% of Americans could benefit from preventative therapies. Even though studies show that at least 40% of sufferers could benefit from preventative therapies, only one in five sufferers are currently using preventative therapies. Studies also show that over 25% of people who suffer from migraine attacks miss at least one working day over the past three months, and nine out of ten sufferers say that they cannot “function normally” during those days. At least 98 percent of migraine attack sufferers take medications for temporary headache relief, whether it be over the counter or prescription. Only 12% of sufferers take preventative medications as opposed to the 98% of sufferers taking medications for relief. Severe migraines are ranked in the highest of seven disability classes, along with psychosis, dementia, and quadriplegia, published by the World Health Organization. People who participated in a survey who admitted to a

Mrs. Greene is a 52-year-old female here today for followup regarding her migraines and hypothyroidism.

I chose to write about migraine headaches. I have been diagnosed with migraines since the young age of 5. They have been a constant struggle. I tend to not respond to typical medications used to treat migraine pain and we have found zero correlations between diet and my headaches. I typically end up in the ER a few times a year for help dealing with the pain.

The article begins by explaining the importance of migraines and how often they occur. The article says that there are more than 300 million people who suffer from their migraines, and they deal with all the symptoms of migraines like excruciating and pulsating pain in the head. Interestingly migraines have been around for around 7000 years, but it is only been in recent history that they have been recognized as a legit illness. However, even though it is now recognized as a serious ailment not much is known of what cause them.

In summary, Miss A came to seek medical attention with the onset of a scale of 8/10 Migraine headache of 2 days. After careful examining her and taking a complete history, Miss A is diagnosed with Migraine headache without aura. The NP is able to establish a treatment plan with Miss A’s involvement. The treatment plan includes: acute Migraine management and prophylaxis management. The acute Migraine management is proven to be effective for her as the evidence of pain relief: her headache was a scale of 2/10 after taking Sumatriptan combined with Naproxen. She also reports the nausea was improved after taking Metochlopromide and was able to consume normal oral intake. The prophylaxis intervention includes therapeutic teaching on healthy diet, effective scheduling on school and work, ensure plenty rest period, and relaxation

Migraines affect nearly 28 million people or 12% of the population in the United States. Migraines are typified by moderate to severe head pain. The head pain is often accompanied by one or more of the following; nausea, photophobia, phonophobia or vomiting. Migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder. The incidence of migraine related nausea (MRN) is very high among migraneurs. Roughly 90% of patients experience MRN at one time or another. Roughly 50% of patients report experiencing MRN with high frequency (greater than half the time). MRN can hinder the efficacy of currently available migraine drugs in a number of ways. Many patients who experience MRN will delay or avoid taking oral or nasal migraine medication as it can further irritate their stomach. The GI upset associated with migraines can also affect absorption and thus limit systemic exposure to the drug. Researchers have been working diligently to find a solution to this problem.

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The most recently released 2015 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) was used in this study to analyze the racial differences in migraine prevalence among adults (age ≥ 18 years) in the United States. Data from 2010 to 2014 were also extracted to assess the annual trend of age and sex adjusted prevalence of migraine in the adult population.

Migraines rank as the number 7th leading cause of disability worldwide and affects an approximated 14% of the general population. In other words, a migraine is a headache on steroids. It is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that range anywhere between moderate to extremely severe. Typically, the symptoms associated with migraines include a pounding sensation in one half of the head, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, smell, and sound. Before a migraine comes on, approximately one-third of people experience what is called a migraine aura. A migraine aura is typically a short period of time accompanied by visual disturbances and can occur with little to no headache. When thinking of a migraine the first

Imagine walking into a room filled with screaming children, now the lights start to flicker as an electric shock runs through the air. That is what some people feel when experiencing a migraine. Even though migraines are a personal struggle for many people, migraines affect nearly one billion people worldwide.

The length of a migraine, severity of the pain, and chronicity of incidents varies for each person. Visual changes, nausea, and increased pain with light are symptoms of a patient with a migraine. Along with these side effects, there are four phases in which migraines can be underwent. Occurring with or without an aura in about 40% of people, the prodome stage takes place either hours or days previous to an attack. Patients tend to crave specific kinds of food, encounter constipation, undergo depression, endure sensitivity to smells, repetitively yawn, contend with stiff neck muscles, experience fatigue, suffer from concentration problems, and become irritable. It is in the best interest of a person to realize when he/she is experiencing these

What is a migraine? What causes a migraine to start? How can you treat a migraine? And can you prevent a migraine? Migraines are painful as well as has impact on how your go about your day. Also, it can impact how you feel about yourself, as well as how you interact with important people in your life. In this paper, I will explain what is a migraine, describe how they start, explain how can migraines can be treated, and explain how to prevent migraines.

22-year-old right-handed male with no significant past medical history, presented on account of new onset sudden severe headaches. Headache is sudden onset, severe, occipital radiating to the right frontal and temporal regions, lasting 2-3 minutes and improving to mild to moderate in between episodes, aggravated by bearing down and leaning forward. 2 of 3 episodes occurred during sexual intercourse, just prior to orgasm. There was associated lightheadedness, nausea, an episode of unwitnessed syncope, and left facial and arm numbness and weakness. No associated vomiting, no photophobia or phonophobia, no visual changes, no palpitation, no fever, no abnormal movements or confusion.

Migraine headaches are the result of a disturbance in the neurochemistry of the central nervous system. They are relatively common, affecting three times as many women as men. Migraine sufferers typically report a definite pattern to their headaches, and they can report what stimuli bring them on. Most migraine sufferers experience their first attack before the age of 20. There is no single cause of migraines, but the tendency to get migraines does tend to run in families. When a migraine occurs, it means that something has altered several of the neurotransmitter-sensitive receptors located on the outside surface of the nerve cells (neurons) so that the nervous system is no longer able to constantly maintain the natural balance that the