What is a Migraine?

A ‘Migraine’ is experienced in any part of the head and it can cause severe pain. With the right medication and lifestyle changes, a migraine can be controlled, and the frequency can be prevented. Today in the USA, this is one of the most  common health issues people are suffering from and without knowing the exact cause why it happens, there is no specific treatment that can be recommended for each individual undergoing through this disease.
Around 39 million men, women, and children in America suffer from migraines and 1 billion worldwide. As per World Health Organization, 2013 Global Burden of Disease Study shows that migraines are the sixth highest cause globally of ‘Years Lost Due to Disability’ (YLD). Headache disorders collectively are the third highest.
Compounded medications can be more  effective than leading migraine medications in treating severe headaches / migraines as these are uniquely prepared on  each patient’s condition and available in various dosages, strength, and forms (capsules, ointment, cream, nasal spray, gel etc.). Also, medicines prepared by a compounding pharmacy have fewer side effects, hence they are safer compared to commercially available drugs. Learn more about how compounding medicines can treat migraines better from Custom Health RX, the only best compounding pharmacy in Canton, Michigan. Our state-of-the-art lab facility trained and experienced compounding pharmacists, 24/7 service and free delivery in Michigan and other cities e.g. Ann Arbor, Northville , Detroit, Plymouth etc. make us customers’ most loved pharmacy.
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Migraine Symptoms:

These signs may happen one or two days before the headache starts. Some of these are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sleeplessness
• Irritability
• Neck stiffness
• Food longing
• Low energy or enthusiasm
• Hyperactivity
• Frequent yawning
• Not able to cope up with light and sound
• Dizziness or feeling faint
• Pain on one side of your head (left/right/front/back/in temples or forehead) or could be on both side

If your migraine starts with any of these above symptoms before or during the migraine, suggest you show the doctor immediately to prevent this from aggravation.

 Migraine Causes:

Migraine tends to be hereditary/genetic, and in America, one out 8 Americans face migraine issues. Mostly women face this more than men.  Triggers for migraine could include stress, anxiety, certain medicines, bright light, and noise. Being aware of what triggers migraine in the human body can help us from preventing it or make it occur in less frequencies.  

Migraine Pain:

People who experience migraine pain describe the pain as throbbing, distressing, thumping. It starts with a mild or steady ache, but without the medication, it becomes very severe/unbearable.
Doctors go through the patient’s family history, look at the past medical records and then suggest medication for treatment. Imaging scans e.g. MRI, CT Scan help to eliminate possibilities of the tumour, stroke etc.

 Migraine Treatment | Safe and Alternative Treatment for Migraine

Medicated (compounded medicines) and non-medicated processes are required to prevent migraine or reduce migraine pain.

 

Compounded Medicines / Capsules for Acute Migraine Treatment

Combinations of two or more ingredients/drugs in various strengths, forms are used to create capsules/tablets (rapid dissolve tablets), liquid, gel, nasal spray, ointment, sublingual drops that patients take to get relief from migraine. Some of the migraine friendly drugs that we, Custom Health RX use for our patients are Lidocaine, Dihydroergotamine, Ketamine, Sumatriptan, Baclofen, Paracetamol, Gabapentin, Amitriptyline, Tizanidine HCI, Progesterone, Ketoprofen (NSAID- prevents adverse effects on the gastrointestinal system and other related complications), Indomethacin, Progesterone. We constantly work with doctors looking for a specific migraine treatment for their patients. Having acute migraine treatment available for patients with various dosages with more than two drugs options, and easy to use forms and strengths enhance patient’s life.
Over usage of medication may worsen the headache and patient’s life.

Compounded Transdermal / Topical Treatments for Migraine

When medicines are taken at the location where the pain had occurred (known as topical treatment) or taken intranasally they get absorbed to blood quickly when compared with oral medications. Also, it reduces the side effects of the drug as it’s not taken orally.

Non-Medicated Procedure / Lifestyle Changes to Treat Migraine

• Acupuncture, meditation, yoga helps in controlling migraine
• Finding a calm environment within a house is key (identifying a dark quiet place to sleep and away from noises help; using a caffeinated beverage reduces headache, hot and cold compresses also give relief to headache)
• Adopt right and healthy food habits (non-spicy, non-oily, healthy foods e.g. fruits, vegetables, cottage cheese, mushroom)
• A good amount of sleep (minimum 8 hours of sleep is required; also establish regular sleep hours, check for medications before sleeping, doing a calm activity e.g. reading)
• Exercise regularly
• Managing stress in various ways – manage work hours and family / self-time is important, taking short breaks within work, being positive to inculcate positive feelings and experiences, reading a book, doing something that makes you happy e.g. cooking, listening to music, long drive or reading books, playing, deep breathing exercise etc.)
• Strive for balance – taking support from family, friends or join a support group can help controlling migraine
• Maintain migraine diary

In a summary, it is important to note that overuse of medication or acute migraine treatment may drive to an overall deteriorating of one’s headache. If you see yourself using such medication 4 to 5 times a day per month, do talk to your medical provider about potentially beginning therapy for migraine prevention.
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