| Hypnosis may be effective in relieving some | | | | - Double vision; blind spots; seeing zig zag; partial |
| menopause symptoms, but when it comes to | | | | blindness in a single eye |
| treating and preventing menopause migraines, | | | | - Dizziness or lightheadedness |
| women who experience this unpleasant symptom | | | | - Nausea and/or vomiting |
| will likely require other remedies. | | | | - Pounding or throbbing head pain |
| Unfortunately, severe headaches and migraines | | | | - Sensitivity to sound and/or light |
| are quite common in perimenopausal and | | | | - Paralysis on one side of the face |
| menopausal women. A migraine is the wickedest | | | | All symptoms generally subside after the |
| form of a headache, and is one of the worst | | | | cessation of the migraine. However sensitivity to |
| menopause symptoms that can be suffered. A | | | | sound and smell, and a feeling of weakness and |
| migraine can be so painful and intense that it can | | | | loss of appetite, may linger during migraine |
| incapacitate its victim and spoil days of their life at | | | | recovery. |
| a time. | | | | How long can a migraine last? Anywhere from a |
| What causes migraines to occur during | | | | few hours (3 or more hours) to a few days (3 or |
| menopause? | | | | more days) |
| Psychological Factors include: emotional distress; | | | | How can you treat migraines? |
| anxiety; stress; overworking; fatigue. | | | | - Medication - some over-the-counter medications |
| If these factors are allowed to spin out of control, | | | | can provide migraine relief. However, depending on |
| it can cause chemical imbalances in your brain | | | | the severity of the migraine, some women may |
| which can have an affect on the functioning of | | | | require prescription pills. Furthermore, migraine |
| the body, resulting in a migraine. These migraines | | | | medication should be taken when first signs |
| are generally brought on by stress and are often | | | | appear. Usually, a fully developed migraine will not |
| alleviated when stress is reduced. | | | | respond to medication. |
| Physical Factors include: hormone imbalance; | | | | Note: talk to your doctor about your migraines |
| medication; genetics. | | | | and ask for medication recommendation |
| Physical factors are far more likely to be the | | | | - Solitude - Seek the quiet comfort of a dark, |
| cause of a menopause migraine than psychological | | | | cool room, lie down, and close your eyes. You |
| factors. The reason is because many believe the | | | | may also want to try relaxation or meditative |
| drop in estrogen hormone is the main culprit | | | | techniques that focus your mind on a positive |
| behind migraines and headaches. When hormones | | | | image or thought to help relieve pain. |
| fluctuate they cause the brain's blood vessels to | | | | How can you prevent menopause migraines? |
| overreact which can lead to a headache or | | | | Reduce stress - If you are overworked, anxious, |
| migraine. Thus, as estrogen levels decline, it is a | | | | or suffering emotional distress you need to find |
| likely migraines will occur more frequently and with | | | | ways to alleviate stress. Take breaks and enjoy |
| greater intensity. | | | | time to yourself - relax. |
| What are the signs and symptoms of migraines? | | | | Exercise - Exercise helps improve circulation, |
| Migraine with aura symptoms: The aura may | | | | mood and reduces stress. Walking, swimming, or |
| begin anywhere from 15-60 minutes prior to the | | | | engaging in Yoga, are ideas you can explore. |
| headache and cause - | | | | Watch your diet - make sure you are eating a |
| - Visual distortion - IE zig zags, flashing light, color | | | | healthy diet that includes plenty of water, fruits |
| variations, complete loss of vision | | | | and vegetables. Limit your intake of caffeine, |
| - Pain around one eye that is accompanied by | | | | alcohol and preservative foods, all of which can |
| tingling or numbness in the surrounding area | | | | contribute to migraines. |
| Migraine without aura symptoms - This is the | | | | Get proper sleep - Restful sleep is important for |
| more common migraine experience and can cause | | | | bodily health and balance. |
| - | | | | Hormonal therapy - If your menopause migraines |
| - Unusual sensations | | | | are not stress related, ask your doctor about |
| - Scalp tenderness | | | | taking hormonal therapy to increase estrogen |
| - Irritability | | | | levels to achieve hormonal balance. |