{"id":205628,"date":"2019-04-22T05:16:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T05:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5f17670acf5743285.temporary.link\/rohsi.org\/?p=205628"},"modified":"2019-04-22T05:16:37","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T05:16:37","slug":"migraine-warning-signs-and-what-you-can-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/?p=205628","title":{"rendered":"MIGRAINE WARNING SIGNS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MIGRAINE\nWARNING SIGNS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Is Prodrome?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes called\na pre-headache, this is when you might notice early warning signs of a\nmigraine. It\u2019s different for everyone and can start several hours or days\nbefore the headache fully hits. Try to note how you feel before each migraine\nand write it down in a journal so you\u2019ll notice next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Most Common Signs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not\neveryone feels the same things during prodrome, some symptoms happen more often\nthan others. For example, you may yawn a lot, or you might need to pee more\noften. You could crave certain sweet foods more than usual, especially\nchocolate. If you have a bit of chocolate then get a migraine, you might think\nthat&nbsp;caused it. But it may have just been a craving that was warning you a\nmigraine was on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people get\nirritable or depressed in the days or hours before a migraine. On the opposite\nend of the scale, some people feel a sense of intense happiness, or euphoria,\nin the hours beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may feel\nunusually tired before a migraine. And too much or too little sleep could help\nbring one on. Pay attention to how sleep connects to your symptoms. That can\nhelp you stay away from your triggers and possibly keep a migraine from coming\non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Belly Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prodrome can\nsometimes affect your digestive system. You may feel sick to your stomach or\nhave constipation or diarrhea. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you treat\nthose, but that probably won\u2019t prevent a migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sensitivity to Light or Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are common\nsigns of a coming migraine, and they often continue through the headache and\npost-headache stages. Bright light or loud noises can even trigger a second one\nas you\u2019re getting over the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Changes in Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you get closer\nto a migraine, your vision may get blurry. You also might have blind spots or\nsee flashing lights or shapes. These issues can slowly get worse, but they\ndon\u2019t usually last more than an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to Do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pain Relievers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether they\u2019re\nprescription or over-the-counter, the trick is to take these as soon as you notice\nthe telltale signs. The earlier you do, the better the results. But taking too\nmuch or taking them too often can cause stomach ulcers and possibly withdrawal\nheadaches when you stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have a Little Caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, this\ncan stop some early stage migraine pain by itself. It also may help boost the\neffects of pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Just\ndon\u2019t overdo it. Too much caffeine might lead to withdrawal headaches when you\ntry to cut back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meditate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachers and\ntherapists can help you get started, or you can just keep it simple. Take 10 minutes\nevery day to breathe deeply and slowly as you relax each group of muscles in\nyour body, one at a time. Afterward, sit quietly for a couple of minutes and\nclear your mind. That can help anytime, but it may be especially useful if you\nnotice warning signs of a migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meditate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teachers and\ntherapists can help you get started, or you can just keep it simple. Take 10\nminutes every day to breathe deeply and slowly as you relax each group of\nmuscles in your body, one at a time. Afterward, sit quietly for a couple of\nminutes and clear your mind. That can help anytime, but it may be especially\nuseful if you notice warning signs of a migraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lie Down in a Dark Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps on two\nfronts. First, it calms and relaxes you, and that\u2019s good when you want to fend\noff migraine pain. Second, it gets you away from bright light, which can make\nyour symptoms worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Try Heat or Cold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cold compress on your neck or head can numb the area and dull pain signals. A heating pad might relax tense muscles. (A warm bath or shower could do the same thing.) You might try going back and forth between the two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/migraines-headaches\/ss\/slideshow-migraine-warning-signs?ecd=wnl_day_042119&amp;ctr=wnl-day-042119_nsl-LeadModule_cta&amp;mb=NEGP480IoNwEKR8ZPFIqJg7W9SlMHoOnoFFuxMaknB8%3d\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/migraines-headaches\/ss\/slideshow-migraine-warning-signs?ecd=wnl_day_042119&amp;ctr=wnl-day-042119_nsl-LeadModule_cta&amp;mb=NEGP480IoNwEKR8ZPFIqJg7W9SlMHoOnoFFuxMaknB8%3d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIGRAINE WARNING SIGNS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO What Is Prodrome? Sometimes called a pre-headache, this is when you might notice early warning signs of a migraine. It\u2019s different for everyone and can start several hours or days before the headache fully hits. 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