Migraines......... why?

[buck58]

Does anyone know what causes migraine headaches? Have I missed any research in this area? When I tell my doc that I'm having several migraines a month, some months more than others, he just writes a prescription for Maxalt, and thats it. Is that all that can be done? I noticed when I used to take antidepressants that I had no migraines, so apparently serotonin does play a role in these headaches. But, I don't want to have to take antidepressants(with all their nasty side effects), just to stave off these terrible headaches, ya know. Anybody got any suggestions? Thanx.
buck

[Skuld]

Sometimes eatting soemthing can cause a migraine. Stress to. Also if u have a family history of it u mite git it too. I think the best medication that works for me is Moltron. And It lives with u forever. It usually starts at childhood age like me.

[Karla]

If you are having several migraines a month it may be worth it to you to find a preventative. The antidepressent you used to take is one of many preventatives out there. You can either go back to taking that or find a new preventative which can be a pain to do. You are lucky you found one thing that helps. If you don't want to prevent them then all that is left is to abort them as they come. You can talk to your dr. about this and he can help you.

[buck58]

Thanks to both of you. I'll take what you've said into consideration. see ya,
buck.

[plymouth]

Hi,

Migraines are the result of increased artery pressure in the brain. Sometimes it is so severe for so long a time that when an autopsy is done there are actual grooves in the bone on the inside of the cranium along the path of the artery.

Many people have learned what triggers their migraines: certain foods, caffeine, etc.

However, some new hospital research suggests that the cause of most migraines is postural distortions that culminate in the upper cervical area compromising the veins and arteries that supply the brain and affecting pain centers in the brain stem.

The study was designed to exceed NIH guidelines and one year after the study 45% of the patients, who on average had suffered migraines for 31 years, were still symptom free. New techniqes were developed from this study of neuromuscular therapy and might well have resulted in an even higher success rate if they had been part of the study.

Some migraines are believed to be caused by hormonal imbalances and would not be helped by this therapy.

~p