CYCLIC MIGRAINES

TYPES

The exact cause isn’t fully understood. However, these two things could be causative agents for this condition:

• Hormonal changes, like a drop in estrogen in ladies before or throughout their periods, or once pregnant or going through menopause
• Changes in brain chemicals, as well as monoamine neurotransmitter levels, that drop once you have a migraine

A nerve in your head known as the nervus trigeminus and changes in how your brain interacts with it could also be a very important part of it. Neurotransmitter imbalance may also play a role. Monoamine neurotransmitter levels drop throughout a migraine attack. This chemical aids in the pain management of your systema nervosum (nervous system).

SYMPTOMS

With low-grade head pain in between, these symptoms may occur daily or many times every week for one to six weeks. On average, those who get them have about ten attacks a month. Throughout this “on” cycle, the typical attack lasts about six hours. They will last anywhere from a couple of hours up to two days.

The “off” cycle can last for weeks or even months.

If it starts on one side, it will alternate with the other side while the attack happens.

You’ll see auras or notice that your vision isn’t right before it starts – a sort of a blind spot in your vision. Precursory signs that there is an impending attack include:

• A stiff neck
• Tiredness
• A hard time concentrating

Depression could go hand in hand with them. It will begin before or throughout an attack.

DIAGNOSIS

There is no single test that can diagnose this condition. Your doctor can begin with a review of your case history. They’ll also try and rule out different causes with:

• Blood tests
• CT scan
• MRI
• Spinal tap

Your doctor will go through your migraine history thoroughly. They’ll ask how usually they happen, what proportion pain they cause, what symptoms go along with them, and how much they affect your lifestyle.

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TREATMENT

The treatment for cyclic migraines usually include OTC painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, and aspirin. These drugs help ease the pain associated with the migraine.

Lithium carbonate is the most effective treatment for cyclic migraines. This is often a lithium salt that comes as a pill. It calms the central systema nervosum to act as a mood stabilizer. It is a prescription drug.