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Do You The Best Treatment For Migraine Headaches ?
Wendy Brungardt

There are two types of treatments for patients with migraine headaches. The first is prophylactic, or medication that is used regularly in response to patients who have three or more migraines a month that do not respond to the second type of treatment.

Abortive treatment is usually medication that suppresses the pain of the migraine, which does not recur at that time.

The drugs used in prophylactic treatment include:

* Beta-blockers: a drug that affects the heart rate, reducing pressure in the blood vessels of the brain * Anti-seizure drugs used in treating neurological episodes * Calcium channel blockers: restrict artery dilation * Tricyclic anti-depressants: stop re-absorption of seratonin

Abortive treatments may involve:

* Serotonin receptors * Ergot derivatives * Analgesics

Analgesics are the first line of defense, and should be taken as soon as a patient feels the onset of a migraine headache. The type used can vary from aspirin/acetaminophen, to medications that also use ibuprofen, and other over the counter drugs.

These are most effective for those who have three or fewer migraines a month, as well as for anyone who suffers "breakthrough" headaches that occur even though you are on prophylactic treatment.

Overuse of analgesics however, can result in what is known as "rebound" headaches, where the constant intake of chemicals can suppress the body's natural pain coping mechanisms.

The choice of treatment should be made on the advice of a physician who can suggest the appropriate drug, according to the nature of the headaches you have. But remember that not all drugs work for all people, and not all people can take every drug. Make sure you are aware of side-effects, and that your doctor knows what other medications you may be on.
About the Author

For many years, Wendy suffered regular migraines. Finally she decided to find out everything she could about these unpleasant headaches. Now she's written a series of articles to share her findings with other sufferers.

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