Chronic migraine is a severe headache only on one side that happens in the form of seizures that last from 3 to 72 hours for 15 days or more per month for more than 3 months.
Generally migraine attacks evolve with worsening of frequency and intensity, generating daily chronic migraine. It is most often caused by the overuse of oral analgesic drugs that the individual takes to self-medicate against migraine.
Chronic migraine can not be cured, but symptoms can be cushioned for days or months when the individual follows the treatment indicated by the neurologist correctly.
Symptoms of Chronic Migraine
Chronic migraine symptoms in addition to chronic daily headaches with more than 15 days of pain per month in the last 3 months include:
- Poor sleep;
- Insomnia;
- Body pain;
- Irritability;
- Anxiety;
- Depression;
- Changes in appetite and mood;
- Nausea;
- Vomiting;
Sensitivity to light and noise.
Headaches can worsen in activities such as crouching and climbing or descending stairs.
Causes of Chronic Migraine
The causes of chronic migraine can be:
- Self-medication related to the excessive use of analgesics by the individual;
- Rheumatic or orthopedic problems;
- Psychiatric problems, such as depression or anxiety;
- Excessive consumption of caffeine and derivatives.
Chronic migraine is more common in women than in men.
Treatment for chronic migraine
The treatment for chronic migraine should be indicated by the neurologist and is done with preventive and analgesic remedies.
A chronic migraine remedy that can be used that has shown efficacy is botulinum toxin type A, especially in case of chronic refractory migraine.
The natural treatment for chronic migraine includes the individual doing regular physical activity, a healthy diet, losing weight, controlling stress, doing relaxation, physical therapy, acupuncture and psychotherapy to improve the symptoms of migraine.
Useful links:
- Migraine with aura
- Home Remedy for Migraines
- Natural Migraine Remedy
