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The truth about Migraines

The truth about Migraines. Keshia Stringham. Main Points. What are migraines? Symptoms Triggers How they work Treatment options. 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraines. 80 % of migraines are genetic . Symptoms . Pulsing or intense throbbing in head Nausea and vomiting

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The truth about Migraines

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  1. The truth about Migraines Keshia Stringham

  2. Main Points • What are migraines? • Symptoms • Triggers • How they work • Treatment options

  3. 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraines 80 % of migraines are genetic

  4. Symptoms • Pulsing or intense throbbing in head • Nausea and vomiting • Sensitivity to light and sound • Physically sensitive to touch on head • Can last 4-72 hours

  5. Triggers • Change in sleep patterns • Missing or delaying a meal • TV or movie viewing • Certain foods • Excessive noise • Stress or depression

  6. Classic Migraine • Has an aura to it that happens 20-45 minutes before the pain starts • Only 20% of people get an aura in a migraine

  7. Cluster Headache • Sharp severe pain developing within a few minutes • Happens on one side of head or behind eye. • Usually have one or more daily

  8. How they work…. • Brain cells trigger the trigeminal nerve • Swelling of blood vessels on brain • Blood vessels send pain signals to brainstem

  9. Treatment Options • Manage your known triggers • Approved drugs like Excedrin, Motrin and Advil Migraine. • Prescriptions; Maxalt, Imitrexand Zomig

  10. Conclusion • Know and recognize your symptoms • Recognize what causes your migraine • Know how they work • Go over all treatment options

  11. Works Cited • “Migraine Symptoms.” Mayo Clinic Staff. June 4, 2011 • “Migraine.” National Headache Foundation. 2011 • “Types of Migraine Headaches; Classic, Common and others.” www.tree.com 2011

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