Self-care practices can work alongside medical and other treatments to help reduce the burden of migraines.
This article covers everything readers need to know to better cope with migraines.
What Is Migraine Self-Care Exactly?
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A migraine is a debilitating condition that can present physical, emotional, and social challenges.
), and triggers are different for each individual.
If you get migraines, you should eat regularly to help prevent or control migraine attacks.
Part of migraine self-care is practicing goodsleep hygiene.
Include exercise sessions in your symptom journal to see if they help or trigger migraine attacks.
Treatment Options for Migraines
Both medical and at-hometreatmentscan help ease and control symptoms of a migraine attack.
Some medications also are used to prevent migraines before they occur.
Practicing migraine self-care through lifestyle behaviors is an essential tool in meeting the challenges of living with migraines.
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