Likewise, they can differ from episode to episode.
Symptoms of migraine without aura include:
How serious is a migraine without aura?
The pain associated with migraine with aura is typically moderate to severe.
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Now they believe there are several potential causes.
Estrogen:Migraines are also associated withestrogen, which explains why migraines are more prevalent in women.
Typically, higher estrogen levels will prevent migraine headaches, whereas lower estrogen levels can trigger them.
Researchers believe that fluctuations in serotonin levels play a role in triggering migraines.
Most have migraine headaches at other times of the month as well.
Treatments
Treatment options include medications to prevent or treat migraines andneuromodulationdevices.
CGRP inhibitorshelp prevent or treat acute migraine by blocking CGRP from attaching to receptors in the brain.
Options in this class are either used for migraine prevention or acute treatment.
Numerous other types of medications can be used to prevent migraines or treat them once they’ve taken hold.
Be sure to take a migraine drug exactly as directed.
If you suspect this is the case for you, keeping a detailed food diary may be helpful.
Potential food triggers include:
Caffeine is not a trigger for everyone.
In fact, for some people caffeine can help relieve a migraine headache.
Your healthcare provider can help you find support groups and other ways tocope with migraines.
Summary
Migraine without aura can be a debilitating neurological disorder.
Symptoms may not be the same for each person and can differ from episode to episode.
Fortunately, a variety of treatments are currently available.
If you think you experience migraines, see a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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