PMS and Migraine Headaches
Before puberty, girls and boys have the same prevalence of migraine. After puberty, the balance of migraine and women 3 times more often than men. Why? Although the causes of these differences are not yet known, we know that the transfer of hormones may be the author of migraine in some women. PMS or premenstrual syndrome and migraine may be a package. In fact, for many women, the decline in estrogen levels before their menstrual cycle, PMS caused a headache or migraine, and increases their sensitivity to pain.
Headache is a common symptom of PMS, and up to 60% of women with migraine headaches report before or during menstruation. Other symptoms of PMS are swelling, cramps, breast cancer, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, reduction of libido and deterioration of the ruling or the memory. These symptoms usually disappear when menstruation begins. Ca menstruation 5-10% of women suffer from a severe form of PMS called PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Both the symptoms of PMS and PMDD have in common, including depression, anxiety, tension, irritability and depression, but with PMDD symptoms are severe and affect their lives. As with migraine, it is accepted that serotonin plays an important role, so the effects of serotonin in May antidepressants in treating PMDD.
What can women do to their release of PMS and symptoms of migraine? These tips are valid for those who suffer from migraine. Make sure you have enough sleep, no significant change in sleep, stress and control. Dating regular days of rest and relaxation. Similarly, eat a balanced diet, and keep blood sugar levels for smaller meals, more frequent meals.
If you are sensitive to premenstrual migraine, here are some suggestions that may be about the treatment of migraine with regularity. One possibility is the use of anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. NSAIDs for migraine and PMS started two days before their time, and the third day of the menstrual cycle. It is also a good preventive treatment for menstrual cramps and breast cancer. For this treatment, you should have a menstrual cycle calendar to know when starting NSAIDs.
For some women, the pills are birth control to trigger a migraine, but also for those who suffer from PMS and migraine, which can really help. Pills birth control can prevent migraine PMS hormones at the same level throughout the month. Only one formulation (with the same dose every day) is the best. Moreover, many women add value through the elimination of placebo (or hormone-free) weeks, with the active participation of birth control pills continuously, since it avoids the reduction of hormones may be a migraine.
The lightmask is a new treatment for migraine and PMS, the photo-stimulation or treatment with a flashing light. This is the theory that during the PMS, the rise of internal clock is synchronized to the rhythm of day and night. The researchers found that the use of beautiful light helps re-synchronize the clock. If during a migraine attack, which provide pain relief by restoring the normal functioning of the brain. Most women, lightmask 15-20 minutes a day showed a reduction in symptoms of PMS and migraine. You’ll find articles with more information about this new opportunity on the Internet.
For many women, an association that helps enormously. Not only women to share tips and information on what works for them, but know that not only have suffered from PMS and migraine may be less isolated and alone. If the first treatment does not work, try the other persistent. Relief is just around the corner!
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