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Migraines differ from regular, everyday headaches. Do you know the difference? Explore the definition of "migraine" and see what increases your risk of experiencing one.
What type of headaches do you get?
Migraines often go undiagnosed, and therefore untreated, but you can address the subject by learning more about this painful phenomenon. According to Merriam-Webster, the official definition of "migraine" is: 1: a condition marked by recurring moderate to severe headache with throbbing pain that usually lasts from four hours to three days, typically begins on one side of the head but may spread to both sides, is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound, and is sometimes preceded by an aura and is often followed by fatigue
However, not all migraines are alike. The Migraine Association of Ireland categorizes migraines into seven types:
Now that you know the different types of migraines, what predisposes you to developing the condition?
Several factors may make you more prone to develop migraines. Mayo Clinic references these factors that affect your risk:
Other factors such as obesity may affect your risk for developing migraines, and according to Migraine.com you might want to consider factors affecting migraine progression. However, if you have migraines you are not alone, and this condition has several identifiable triggers and symptoms (see related post > "Migraine Triggers, Symptoms, and Diagnosis").
I hope that this post helps readers better understand what a migraine is, thereby prompting the exploration of medical diagnosis and treatment. Perhaps increased awareness will help those who suffer from migraines receive appropriate care and sympathy. What specific form of migraine do you most often experience? Please remember to participate in our Interactive Online Community by commenting below to share your migraine story. We want to hear from you! We kindly ask that you adhere to the Comment Policy in place and read the Site Disclaimer before making any decisions regarding your health. Blessings for migraine awareness, Danielle
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Jill Rasco
10/5/2017 04:31:55 pm
I used to get weekly migraines ... Back when they didn't seem to know much about them. I was told that I'd grow out of them. It took a long, long time, but I haven't had one in years. Way back when, they put me on a Valium (!) regimine "to prevent them." Still had them all the time, but I guess I wasn't supposed to notice.
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10/5/2017 05:23:41 pm
It's hard not to notice, isn't it? I am glad to hear that you have had less of them in recent years though.
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10/10/2017 04:10:42 am
It's amazing how many different ways migraines can prevent themselves and how awful they can be. My sister had struggled in the past and the drs think its linked to anxiety! Great post :)
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10/10/2017 10:58:37 am
Laura, thank you so much! I really appreciate the feedback, and I am so glad that you liked the post.
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