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Top Tips & Treatments for Migraine Relief
Migraines can come out of nowhere; they vary in severity from person to person. From light sensitivity and seeing auras to having to lay in total darkness for extended periods of time. In conjunction with Migraine Awareness Week (5-11th September), we will be providing our top tips for fast migraine relief across the UK.
What is Migraine Awareness Week?
The focus of Migraine Awareness Week 2021 is a campaign for better migraine healthcare across the board. Their report details key issues within the migraine healthcare system, including statistics such as: 23% of people were experiencing migraines for over two years before being diagnosed.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways that you can get involved this week; you can find more information, as well as further support and resources on the Migraine Trust website.
What is a migraine?
Ordinarily, a migraine is a moderate to severe headache, which is experienced as a throbbing pain on one side of your head.
Symptoms can also include:
- Feeling or being sick
- An increased sensitivity to sound or light
In some cases, people only experience migraines occasionally, however other people may have them several times a week.
There are three main types of migraine:
- A migraine without a headache, where other symptoms are still experienced
- One with an aura, where warning signs such as seeing flashing lights present themselves
- A migraine without an aura, where there are not any specific warning signs
How are migraines caused?
A migraine can be caused by a multitude of lifestyle factors. These include:
- Starting your period
- Stress
- Tiredness
- Specific drinks or foods
How can I prevent migraines?
If you are looking to prevent migraines, you should ensure that you are getting regular sleep, meals and exercise. You should also stay hydrated and limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol.
Migraine treatment
If migraines are getting in the way of your daily life, and you are in need of a long term solution, we would recommend visiting your GP. Depending on the type of migraine you are experiencing, and its severity, they may recommend one of a range of medications. You can find more information on the NHS website. It is important to speak to your pharmacist or GP, as overusing painkillers can lead to a painkiller headache, worsening your symptoms.
How can we help you get fast migraine relief in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool & beyond?
If you are looking for targeted relief, we offer a range of symptoms designed to ease your symptoms, including:
Midrid Capsules 15s
Midrid migraine tablets, which contain paracetamol and isometheptene mucate to counteract pain and swollen blood vessels, stopping your migraine.
Migraitan 50mg Tablets
We also offer Migraitan, which are migraine tablets containing sumatriptan; this is believed to reduce blood vessel swelling, subsequently alleviating symptoms such as pain and nausea.
Kool 'n' Soothe Migraine Soft Gel Sheets
If you are looking for immediate relief to go alongside painkillers, we offer a convenient modern alternative to a wet flannel. No refrigeration is required, meaning that you can use the sheets as and when they are needed.
If you suffer from migraines, don’t let them get in the way of your daily life:
Shop our range of remedies online today!
This blog post was written on behalf of Chemist.net by Carla Moore from Pharmacy Mentor.