Fox Health: 'I feel a migraine coming on, what can I do right away?': Ask a doctor

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'I feel a migraine coming on, what can I do right away?': Ask a doctor

When the first signs and symptoms of a migraine appear, taking quick action can help stop the headache — while failing to take those steps can result in a potentially debilitating episode....                        ...                        ...                            ...People who suffer from migraines — one out of every seven people globally, statistics show — know that time is of the essence.......When the first signs and symptoms appear, taking quick action can help You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login in its tracks — while failing to take those steps can result in a potentially debilitating episode.......People who live with migraines often suffer from You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login about when the next migraine will hit, or whether it will interrupt work or other plans, noted Dr. Robert Cuyler, a psychologist in Houston, Texas, who specializes in chronic headaches.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......"That anxiety can actually lead to worsened symptoms for people whose migraines are accelerated by heightened stress levels," he said. ......Experts agree that finding a calm, quiet and dark environment can be helpful......."This can help reduce the sensory overload, especially visual, that is often associated with migraine onset," said Dr. Robert Cuyler, a psychologist in Houston, Texas, who specializes in chronic headache.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Breathwork can also be helpful, he advised. ......"Calming breathing exercises can be particularly beneficial in quieting the anxiety that frequently accompanies You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login," said Cuyler, who is also chief clinical officer of Freespira, a Washington company that makes an FDA-cleared treatment for panic attacks and PTSD symptoms......."This not only helps in immediate symptom management, but it can also have a direct impact on future situations."......Other potentially helpful actions include applying temperature therapy with hot or cold compresses or sipping a caffeinated drink, according to Mayo Clinic.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......While some people find relief in medications — including over-the-counter You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and prescription drugs — Cuyler emphasized the power of the mind-body connection in controlling migraines......."When a migraine strikes, people understandably run to the medicine cabinet — but it's also essential to consider You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login of chronic headaches," he said......."Addressing the psychological aspects of migraines is an often overlooked tool that can greatly help a person's ability to cope with and potentially reduce the toll of these debilitating headaches."......It can also be helpful to remind yourself that it's just a temporary condition, according to Cuyler......."The pain will eventually pass, and ordinary life will be possible again," he said. ......"This approach can help reduce that anxiety and promote a sense of control, which is vital when dealing with the often unpredictable nature of migraines."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Cuyler also recommended reflecting on the positive events or situations you've avoided out of fear of a migraine......."We know that avoidance can 'shrink' your life and increase isolation, loneliness and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login."......It can also be helpful to keep a migraine diary, recording any potential triggers when headaches occur.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Anyone who suffers from severe or frequent migraines should contact a You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, experts noted....

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