Migraine is a common as well as very debilitating form of headache which might affect the daily activities in our life. It may occur in childhood, teenage also in adulthood. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be very severe. Understanding the causative factors that trigger the pain and seeking treatment from homeopathy can bring a permanent cure for migraine attacks.

How Migraine attack looks like?

Migraine is a throbbing or pulsating type of headache usually felt in one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sounds. Some people experience an aura just before the attack, such as flashes of light or blind spot in front of the eyes.

    Migraine typically progresses through 4 stages: prodrome, aura, attack and post-drome.

Prodrome

One or two days before the attack, some warning signs may appear in the patient, such as mood changes, constipation, increased urination etc.

Aura

An aura might occur before or during the episode. Visual auras are common, like seeing flashes of light or bright spots. Also pin and needle sensation in arms and legs.

Attack

Migraine usually last from 4 to 72 hrs if untreated. Pain often felt on one side of the head, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.

Post- drome

After migraine attack, there is a period of confusion and patient feel elated.

Causes of Migrain

Researchers say that imbalances in the brain chemicals, including serotonin causing migraine attack. However, genetic and environmental factors also play a role in development of migraine.

Triggering factors of Migraine

Stress - stress at work or home can trigger pain.

Hormonal changes in women - migraine can occur before or during menses, pregnancy, menopause period due to hormonal variations.

Oral contraceptives can also worsen the pain.

Drinks - like alcohol, wine, caffeine etc.

Sleep changes - absence of good sleep or excessive sleep can trigger migraine.

Foods - processed food , cheese, chocolate and food additives, preservatives might trigger pain.

Stimuli - Bright light, loud sounds and strong smells like perfumes can trigger migraine in many people.

Homeopathy beyond painkillers

Many peoples are constantly using painkillers for migraine attacks. Over use of these medications for each attack can finally results over-use headaches. That means painkillers stop relieving pain and begin to cause headaches. Over use of medication affect the patient badly.

   Homeopathy offers a holistic approach of treatment for migraine. It considers both triggering factors and presenting symptoms, and eliminate the whole. Homeopathy medicines having no side effects unlike common painkillers ,also prevent the upcoming attacks in a migraine patient. Migraine can be eradicated safely by homeopathy along with lifestyle modification, yoga and massage. The patient feel better emotionally and an enhanced sense of control by choosing homeopathy treatment.

Best Homeopathy medicines for migraine

In Homeopathy we are using German potentised medicines, mother tinctures as  well as drops for curing the pain.

    From my experience of clinical practice, share some remedies for migraine;

                1.            Natrum Muriaticum higher potecy - most of the patients with migraine having history of family issues, love failure, depression etc. in these situations Natrum mur help to cure.

                2.            Ignatia higher potency - in severe cases of mental ailments which leads to migraine, Ignatia prooves result.

                3.            Bryonia low potency - when classical symptoms of migraine occur, Bryonia is selected.

                4.            Belladona - sudden appearing pain with intense congestion, redness of face , which calls   to Belladona

Homeopathy drops for Migrain

                1.Cheonathus mother tincture - some cases needs mother tincture along with potency medicines.

                2.Scuttalaria Laterifolia mother tincture - Taken as drops for intellectual and over working people.excellent brain stimulation remedy.

                3.Damiana mother tincture

 We have many homeopathy remedies for curing migraine cases. Also, prevention of next attack can be done by homeopathy medicines like Tuberculinum, Syphilinum etc.

These medicines are only advised to take after consultation with your nearby doctor.

 For any queries regarding treatment and online consultation, please contact,

Dr. SHAHLA  CH

Dr. Basil’s Homeo Hospital

Pandikkad, Malppuram

Mob: 9847323570.

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