IT'S NOT JUST A HEADACHE! OR IS IT?
Updated: Nov 15, 2021
Are Migraines just a bad headache? Survey says.................
Welcome Back Warriors to Migraines and Margaritas!
where we discuss pain prevention tips and other valuable information while sharing a delicious Margarita recipe with every post.
Today's Margarita is the Blackberry Jalepeno Margarita.........Spicy! ( in my best Jim Carrey voice)
Recipe by Pam Greer
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS:
4 Blackberries
1 Jalepeno pepper
1 oz. Lime juice freshly squeezed
1/4 oz Simple syrup
1 oz Cointreau
2 oz Tequila
salt
DIRECTIONS:
Pour the simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add the blueberries and a slice or two of jalapeño pepper
Pour the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice into the cocktail shaker. Top with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to chill and properly dilute the cocktail.Â
Run the spent edges of your lime around the rim of your glass and dip in salt.
Add ice and pour.
ENJOY!
WHAT IS A MIGRAINE?
Migraines are a neurological disease that involves chemical changes and narrowing of blood vessels, not just a headache. Migraines can have extremely debilitating neurological symptoms.
Changes in brain activity affect blood in the brain and surrounding tissues causing symptoms of a migraine, and headache is actually one of those symptoms.
However, not all migraines are accompanied with a headache.
So while you may have the worst headache of your life during a Migraine, a bad headache is not all that a Migraine consists of.
IS MIGRAINE JUST A BAD HEADACHE? THE ANSWER IS NO, HOWEVER............
That is not because of the common consensus that migraine headaches are a lot more severe, it is because migraines involve more than just the headache portion of this disease.
Headaches are only one symptom of migraines and they can range in severity and length. A Headache that is not a migraine can be just as painful and sometimes more painful. So be nice to our headache friends. They can suffer just as much pain as a migraineur.
When compared with tension or other headache types, migraine headache pain can be moderate to severe. Some people may experience headache pain so severe that they end up seeking care in an emergency room.
Migraine headaches will typically affect only one side of the head. However, it is possible to have a migraine headache that affects both sides of the head. A migraine headache can cause intense pain that will make performing daily tasks very difficult.
In addition to severe head pain, migraine sufferers may experience some or all of the following symptoms:
pain behind one eye or ear
pain in the temples
sensitivity to light, sound or smells
temporary vision loss
dizziness
extreme Fatigue
numbness
OK SO THAT'S NICE, BUT HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M HAVING A MIGRAINE OR ONLY HEADACHE?
When there is pressure or pain in your head, it can be difficult to tell whether you are experiencing a typical headache or a migraine. Knowing the difference will help you identify the proper treatment therefore receiving faster relief. So, how can you tell the difference between a common headache and a migraine?
Headaches are a pain in your head that can cause pressure and aching. The pain can range from mild to severe, and they usually occur on both sides of your head. Some specific areas where headaches can occur include the forehead, temples, and back of the neck.
Migraine headaches will typically affect only one side of the head. However, it is possible to have a migraine headache that affects both sides of the head.
Migraine headaches, unlike other headaches will be accompanied with all or some of the other symptoms mentioned earlier such as vomiting, nausea, aura, sensitivity to light, sound, or smells.
When in doubt, this chart by Healthline may help
IT'S JUST A PHASE
There are four different phases of a migraine attack, although not everybody experiences every phase.
Prodrome phase: Pre- headache. No pain and occurs hours or days before the migraine headache. But there are other symptoms such as mood swings, food cravings, yawning, fatigue, and stiffness of the neck. So pretty much like every other day ha ha
Aura phase: Sensory disturbance. Examples of aura include blurred vision, numbness in the arm, and slurred or jumbled speech.
Headache phase: The obvious phase. When the pain hits.
Postdromal phase: The final phase when the pain finally goes away and some people may feel exhausted, have memory problems, be confused, or generally unwell during this phase.
HELP ME! MY HEAD FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE!
Understanding the type of headache pain you have is one of the first steps to figuring out the root cause and working toward prevention. If you don't have a migraine, taking triptans such as Maxalt or Imitrex won't do anything but waste your stash and money. Triptans are designed to work with the blood flow constriction and dilation in the head which happens during a migraine. In fact, Triptans can be dangerous and not so great for your body, so make sure you are only taking these when it is truly a migraine.
Ibprofun or muscle relaxers are probably better suited if what you have is a tension headache. The majority of headaches that most people have are in fact tension headaches.
But these are abortive options, medicine that we keep on hand after a migraine or headache hits, and absolutely necessary of course.
But why wait until you are already in pain? Prevention is the name of the game. Stop migraines and headaches before they even happen. Lifestyle changes, identifying food triggers, managing stress, meditation, hydration, sleep, you have heard it all. And it's true! All of this is important and it can also feel like a full time job preventing migraines.
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WHAT ARE THE FACTS JACK
Fact #1 migraines suck
Medication overuse is the most common reason why episodic migraine turns chronic.
Migraine is the 6th most disabling illness in the world.
Every 10 seconds, someone in the U.S. goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain, and approximately 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.
While most sufferers experience attacks once or twice a month, more than 4 million people have chronic daily migraine, with at least 15 migraine days per month.
More than 90% of sufferers are unable to work or function normally during their migraine
More than 4 million adults experience chronic daily migraine – with at least 15 migraine days per month.
Migraine affects about 28 million women in the U.S.
85% of chronic migraine sufferers are women.
In 15-20% of attacks, other neurological symptoms occur before the actual head pain.
Attacks usually last between 4 and 72 hours.
I hope this helped answer the age old question while quenching your thirst with a sexy spicy margarita. Have a fantastic day warriors!
Cheers to more migraine free days
xoxo
Jen at Headzen
Healthline
Migraine Research Foundation
John Hopkins
@healing_photographer
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