Migraine or Headache

1. Migraine with Aura

   Migraine with aura involves sensory disturbances in the early stages of an episode, serving as a warning sign for an impending migraine headache. The aura can manifest in various ways, including:

   • Confusing thoughts or experiences
   • The perception of strange, sparkling, or flashing lights
   • Zig-zag lines in the visual fields
   • Blind spots or blank patches in the vision
   • Pins and needles like sensation in an arms or legs
   • Difficulty in speaking
   • Weakness in the shoulders, neck, or limbs

   Visual disturbances can be involve

   • Seeing things that are not there, such as transparent strings of objects
   • Not seeing part of an object in clear view
   • Feeling as if part of the field of vision appears, disappears, and reappears may feel similar to the flash light of a camera.
2. Migraine with Aura

   Migraine with aura involves sensory disturbances in the early stages of an episode, serving as a warning sign for an impending migraine headache.

   other types related to specific syndromes or triggers.

   They Include

   • Chronic migraine

     This refers to migraines that occur on more than 15 days of the month, triggering frequent attacks.

   • Hemiplegic migraine

     This type of migraine causes temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, along with other symptoms.

   • Menstrual migraine

     This syndrome connects migraine attacks to irregular function in the gut and abdomen. It primarily affects children under the age of 14.

   • Abdominal migraine

     This syndrome connects migraine attacks to irregular function in the gut and abdomen. It mainly affects children under 14 years of age.

   • Vestibular migraine

     Vertigo, a sensation of spinning or dizziness, is a prominent symptom of this form of migraine.

   • Basilar migraine

     Also known as migraine with brainstem aura, this rare type of migraine can affect neurological functions, including speech, due to its involvement with the brainstem. These are just a few examples of the different types of migraines that exist, each with its own distinct characteristics and triggers.

1. Depression

   People with depression have a higher risk of migraines. The relationship between migraines and depression is complex and can involve shared biological pathways and genetic factors.

2. Bipolar disorder

   Individuals with bipolar disorder are more susceptible to migraines. The connection between these conditions is not fully understood, but shared neurochemical imbalances may contribute.

3. Fibromyalgia

   Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain and increased sensitivity to stimuli. It is often comorbid with migraines, suggesting a shared underlying mechanism

4. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

   IBS, a gastrointestinal disorder, has been linked to an increased risk of migraines. Both conditions may share common physiological mechanisms and be influenced by stress and certain foods.

5. An overactive bladder

   There is evidence to suggest a correlation between overactive bladder and migraines. The exact relationship is not yet well understood.

6. Sleep disorders

   Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or sleep apnea, have been associated with an increased risk of migraines. Poor sleep quality or irregular sleep patterns can trigger migraines.

7. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

   Individuals with OCD may have a higher prevalence of migraines. The underlying reasons for this association are not fully elucidated.

8. Anxiety

   Anxiety disorders and migraines often coexist. Anxiety can contribute to the onset and exacerbation of migraines, and migraines can, in turn, increase anxiety levels. These imaging tests are not routinely required for diagnosing migraines but may be used if there are specific concerns or if the symptoms are atypical or severe.

1. Medical history: The doctor will ask about your symptoms, their frequency, duration, and any triggers or patterns associated with your headaches. They may also inquire about your family history of migraines.
2. Physical and neurological examination: The doctor will conduct a physical examination, including checking your vital signs and assessing your neurological function. This helps rule out other underlying conditions that may cause similar symptoms. In some cases, additional tests may be ordered to rule out other potential causes for the pain or to further investigate unusual or severe symptoms. These tests may include:
   • MRI

     An MRI scan uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain and blood vessels. It can help detect abnormalities such as tumours, strokes, bleeding in the brain, infections, or other neurological conditions.

   • CT scan

     A CT scan involves a series of X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the brain. It can help identify issues like tumours, infections, brain damage, bleeding, or other medical problems that may be causing headaches.

These imaging tests are not routinely required for diagnosing migraines but may be used if there are specific concerns or if the symptoms are atypical or severe.

1. Belladonna
   • Throbbing, violent headache in the temporal region.
   • Sudden onset without prodromal symptoms.
   • Worsened by touch, noise, light, and sudden movements.
   • Relieved by pressure, worsened by lying down.
   • Hot and red face.
2. Glonoine
   • Congestive migraines with throbbing pain.
   • Feeling of shocks in the head synchronised with the pulse.
   • Headache worsened by sun, heat, or exposure to warmth.
   • Rush of blood to the head, heat, and redness.
   • Relief from uncovering the head.
3. Natrum Mur
   • Migraines triggered by mental grief, stress, or anaemia.
   • Temporary blindness and sensation of small hammers inside the head.
   • Worsened during the day, improved after sunset.
   • Paleness of the face, eyestrain may trigger the pain.
   • Sensitive to light, better in the dark and after sleeping.
4. Sanguinaria
   • Commonly used for right-sided pains.
   • Pain starting in the back of the head (occiput) and settling into the right eye.
   • Distention of veins in the head and temporal region.
   • Periodic headaches occurring every seventh day.
   • Relief from lying down and sleeping.
5. Spigelia
   • Useful for left-sided headaches.
   • Pain settling over the left eye.
   • Sensation of a tight band around the head.
   • Aggravated by touch, motion, position changes, and jarring.
   • Relief from lying on the right side with the head supported.
6. Bryonia
   • Heavy or "splitting" headache over one eye or the entire head.
   • Worsened by any motion, even moving the eyes.
   • Desire to lie completely still, avoiding disturbances.
   • Nausea, dry mouth, and thirst.
7. Gelsemium
   • Relieves congestive headaches at the base of the head and around the eye.
   • Headaches caused or aggravated by stress.
8. Ignatia
   • Helpful for migraines in sensitive individuals after emotional upsets or grief.
   • Headache focused on one side, feeling like a nail driven in.
   • Facial twitching, neck and back spasms.
   • Emotional symptoms like sighing, yawning, weeping, or appearing "hysterical."
9. Iris versicolor
   • Intense migraines with blurry vision and pain extending to the face and teeth.
   • Vomiting and burning feeling in the throat and stomach.
   • Worsened by resting, relieved by motion.
10. Nux vomica
    • Relieves nausea and digestive troubles from overindulgence in food or alcohol.
11. Sepia
    • Left-sided migraines with dizziness and nausea.
    • Worsened by missing meals, near menstrual periods, or during menopause.
    • Shock-like pain, worse indoors and when lying on the painful side.
    • Feeling weary, cold, irritable, and avoiding demands.
12. Silicea (Silica)
    • Migraines after mental exertion or near the menstrual period.
    • Right-sided headaches from drafts or cold without a hat.
    • Feeling better lying down in a dark, warm room and covering the head.
13. Cimicifuga
    • Throbbing or shooting pains in the eyes.
    • Headaches associated with the menstrual period or prolonged study.
    • Stiff and painful neck muscles.
    • Mentally dull, gloomy, or fearful during a migraine.
    • Pain worsened by motion, improved by eating.
14. Coffea cruda
    • Relieves headaches and sleeplessness with agitation and overactive thoughts.
15. Cyclamen
    • Migraines with flickering in the eyes, dim vision, or dizziness.
    • Right-sided pain involving the ear.
    • Weakness, sickness, sensitivity to cold, worse in open air.
    • Sympathetic and emotional, feelings of anxiety or remorse.
16. Kali phosphoricum
    • Relieves symptoms from intellectual overwork.
17. Lachesis
    • Left-sided migraines with congested, pulsing pain.
    • Worsened by pressure or tight clothing.
    • Deeply flushed or blotchy face.
    • Headaches worse before the menstrual period, better once flow begins.
    • Worse from sleeping and usually worse from heat.
18. Lycopodium
    • Relieves headaches caused by delaying meals.
    • Desire for hot food and candy.