Natural treatment for migraines and headaches in Montpellier.

Migraines are often triggered by various factors such as stress, hormonal changes, foods, intense visual or sound stimuli, among others. They can also be linked to genetic predispositions. Treatments vary depending on the frequency and severity of migraines.

For the management of attacks, analgesics, anti-inflammatories or specific medications against migraines are often used. For severe and frequent migraines, preventative medications may be prescribed to reduce their occurrence.

In natural medicine, some people find relief through approaches such as acupuncture, meditation, relaxation, phytotherapy, dietary changes or even vitamin and mineral supplements.

Types of migraine

• Catamenial migraine : This type of migraine is linked to the menstrual cycle and usually occurs during the days before or after your period.
• Chronic migraine : This type of migraine is defined by the presence of headaches for at least 15 days per month for 3 consecutive months. Often associated with other medical conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
• Cervical migraine : This type of migraine is caused by a problem in the muscles or joints of the neck. Often accompanied by pain in the neck and shoulders.
• Migraine headache : This type of migraine is a migraine without aura that is characterized by intense, throbbing pain on only one side of the head. The pain is usually felt in the temple, eye, or forehead.
• Hormonal migraine : This type of migraine is caused by hormonal fluctuations, especially in women of childbearing age.

When to worry?

• If you have severe pain that does not improve with painkillers.
• If you have vision changes.
• If you have speech or comprehension problems.
• If you have weakness or numbness on one side of the body.
• If you have persistent nausea and vomiting.
• If your headache gets worse or changes in nature.

The term “neurological migraine” is not a standardized medical term to describe a specific type of migraine. In general, migraine is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of severe headache, often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound.

The migraines are caused by changes in the brain and blood vessels, although the precise mechanisms are not fully understood. Triggering factors can vary from person to person and include stress, certain foods, hormonal changes, environmental stimuli, among others.

An ophthalmic migraine, also called migraine aura, is a specific type of migraine characterized by visual symptoms before the onset of intense migraine pain. These visual symptoms are usually temporary and may include phenomena such as flashes of light, zigzags, wavy lines, or blind spots in the field of vision.

People with ophthalmic migraines may also experience other symptoms associated with a typical migraine, such as severe headaches, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. Ophthalmic migraines can vary in duration and intensity from person to person.

Migraine

• Intense, throbbing pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Duration from 4 to 72 hours

Sinusitis vs Migraine

• Pain and pressure in the face
• Blocked or runny nose
• Yellow or green nasal discharge
• Sore throat
• Cough

Headache vs Migraine

• Dull or throbbing pain
• No nausea or vomiting
• No sensitivity to light or sound
• Duration from 30 minutes to several hours

Stroke vs Migraine

• Sudden onset of severe pain
• Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
• Difficulty speaking or understanding
• Vision disturbances

Tumor vs Migraine

• Progressive pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Vision disturbances
• Behavioral changes