migraine /mi·graine/ (mi´grān) a symptom complex of periodic headaches, usually temporal and unilateral, often with irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, and photophobia, preceded by constriction of the cranial arteries, often with resultant prodromal sensory, especially ocular, symptoms (aura), and commencing with the vasodilation that follows.mi´grainous
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Patient discussion about migraine.
abdominal migraine that in which abdominal symptoms are predominant.
basilar migraine , basilar artery migraine a type of ophthalmic migraine whose aura fills both visual fields and which may be accompanied by dysarthria and disturbances of equilibrium.
ophthalmic migraine migraine accompanied by amblyopia, teichopsia, or other visual disturbance.
ophthalmoplegic migraine periodic migraine accompanied by ophthalmoplegia.
retinal migraine a type of ophthalmic migraine with retinal symptoms, probably secondary to constriction of one or more retinal arteries.
mi·graine (m  gr n )n. A severe recurring headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, that is characterized by sharp pain and is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Also called hemicrania, megrim, sick headache. |
Migraine
A throbbing headache that usually affects only one side of the head. Nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light, and other symptoms often accompany migraine.
migraine
[mī′grān]
Etymology: Gk, hemi, half, kranion, skull
a recurring headache characterized by unilateral onset, severe throbbing pain, photophobia, phonophobia, and autonomic disturbances during the acute phase, which may last for hours or days. The disorder occurs more frequently in women than in men, and a predisposition to migraine may be inherited. The exact mechanism responsible for the disorder is not known, but the head pain may be related to dilation of extracranial blood vessels, which may be the result of chemical changes that cause spasms of intracranial vessels. Allergic reactions, excess carbohydrates, iodine-rich foods, alcohol, bright lights, or loud noises may trigger attacks, which often occur during a period of relaxation after physical or psychic stress. See also headache.
observations An impending attack may be heralded by visual disturbances, such as aura, flashing lights or wavy lines, or by a strange taste or odor, numbness, tingling, vertigo, tinnitus, or a feeling that part of the body is distorted in size or shape. The acute phase may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, chills, polyuria, sweating, facial edema, irritability, and extreme fatigue. After an attack the individual often has dull head and neck pains and a great need for sleep.
interventions Ergotamine tartrate preparations that constrict cranial arteries can usually prevent the headache from developing if administered early in the onset via injection, suppository, tablet, or nasal spray. Ergotamine tartrate is also available in combination with other drugs, such as caffeine, phenobarbital, and belladonna. Migraine patients unable to tolerate ergot preparations may use other analgesics, including acetaminophen, NSAIDs, triptan, and propoxyphene. If headaches happen frequently, a prophylactic medication may be taken daily.
migraine,
n a type of severe headache; often recurring and characterized by sudden onset on one side of the head or face, with acute pain and sensitivity to light and noise.
migraine, atypical (āˈ·tiˑ·pi·k
l mīˑ·grān)),
l mīˑ·grān)),n a headache without an aura and tending to be less unilateral than classical migraines. Also called
common migraine.
common migraine.
migraine, classic,
n a condition characterized by painful headache often accompanied by an aura (a visual, motor, or cognitive phenomenon that prefaces the headache).
migraine, common,
n a condition characterized by painful headache that is not accompanied by an aura. See also migraine, classic.
migraine,
n See headache, migraine.
migraine
An intense and recurring pain usually confined to one side of the head and often accompanied by vertigo, nausea and vomiting, photophobia and scintillating appearances of light and even hemianopia. See visual aura; metamorphopsia; scintillating scotoma.
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Hemicrania, sick headache Neurology An intense idiopathic, episodic, uni/bilateral, pulsating–vascular headache, often exacerbated by physical activity, linked to dilation of branches of the carotid artery Clinical 'Classic'
migraines are most common in ♀ age 30-49, and in lower income households, and appear to have a hereditary component; migraines first appear before puberty and remit at menopause; they may be accompanied or preceded by N&V, photophobia,
other visual phenomena–eg, hemianopia, scotomas, fortification phenomenon, phonophobia Treatment Analgesics–eg, aspirin, acetaminophen, propoxyphen, codeine, NSAIDs–eg, naproxen, ibuprofen, ketorolac, 5-HT agonists–eg,
ergotamine, sumatryptan, dopamine antagonist–eg, chlorpromazine, metoclopramide Prevention Avoid precipitating factors; if conservative measures fail and the attacks are > 1/wk, pharmacologic prophylaxis is indicated, which may be
5-HT-influencing–eg, amitriptyline, methysergide, β-adrenergic antagonist–eg, propranolol, metoprolol, calcium channel blocker–eg, nifedipine, verapamil, NSAIDs–eg, ketoprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin, sumatriptan. Cf
Aura, Basilar migraine, Classical migraine, Common migraine, Footballer's headache, Menstrual migraine, Mixed tension, Ophthalmoplegic migraine, Retinal migraine.
Patient discussion about migraine.
Q. What can i do other than taking Imitrex for my reccuring migraine headaches?
A. My doctor put me on a lose dose of blood pressure medication as a preventive...Nadolol..working up to 40 mg which the
neurologist says that is a low dose( no I have no BP problems)
and gave me Maxalt 10mg...Imitrex didn't work for me. I have neurological affects with min.,
Good Luck!
neurologist says that is a low dose( no I have no BP problems)
and gave me Maxalt 10mg...Imitrex didn't work for me. I have neurological affects with min.,
Good Luck!
Q. I am interested in information on working with fibromyalgiaI am having problems just coping at home! I have had 2 c-spine surgeries in 2 years, have degenerative disc disease, maigrains with nuurological tendencies, fatigue, deppression and fibromyalgia. I can't stand for long , sit for long, just making it through my daily life is stressful enough how do people manage to work? I have been off since August of last year but wan to feel well enough so I can return to the working world, Any suggestions? Tried Lyrica, doctor took me off the side affects for me were terrible!
A. I had a cervical spinal fusion, C4-5,C5-6 and a SLAP repair of my left shoulder. Initially after the fusion the headaches and tinlging went away and then 4 months later, while in a PT work conditioning prorgam, the headaches returned, along with nausea, vomiting and vertigo. My doctor basically ignored the symptoms for the last 5 months and I was finally referred to a neurologist who is treating me with Lyrica and Imitrex. The side effects are brutal and it has come done to living with the headaches and other symptoms vs. living in a fog unable to function. I have come to realize that there is no magic "fix" and all the meds mask the stymptoms temporarily but it's a tradeoff when you consider the side effects and possible long term health issues from meds such as Lyrica that have no research as far as long term health conditions. I found a natural remedy called Headache Free and I'm giving it a try.....good luck because I know exactly how debilitative these symptoms are
Q. What Is a Migraine? I have these headaches and my doctor says it sounds like I’m suffering from migraines. What exactly are migraines?
A.
A migraine is a situation that generally combines a headache with certain characteristics, such as increased sensitivity to light, pulsating pain, usually only one sided and that lasts no longer than 72 hours. It is usually a phenomenon that runs in the family, and sometimes can be very difficult to overcome. Here are some tips about dealing with a migraine- http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Treat-Headaches-21797151
Read more or ask a question about migraineA migraine is a situation that generally combines a headache with certain characteristics, such as increased sensitivity to light, pulsating pain, usually only one sided and that lasts no longer than 72 hours. It is usually a phenomenon that runs in the family, and sometimes can be very difficult to overcome. Here are some tips about dealing with a migraine- http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Treat-Headaches-21797151
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