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How Can Recurrent Migraine Be Treated?

I had a titanium mesh plate and 5 screws put in right side of my head 10 years ago . had a bone missing from to many sets of tubes as a child. I m tired of the constant pain and migraines.. Have had MRI x-rays doc say everything fine still where it should be but ...I have no quality of life with the pain the tmj the horrible migraines
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a clinical exam by your [Neurologist] and get your recent MRI checked to confirm that it is migraine.

2)If confirmed then discuss about prescription medications like [sumatriptan and naproxen sodium]for pain and [Amitriptyline] for preventive medications.

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your migraines in the past, avoid them.

2)Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco.

3)Try to establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals and try to control stress.

4)Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling.

5)Obesity is also thought to be a factor in migraine headaches, and regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight.

6)If you're a woman Try to reduce the effects of estrogen.

Hope that helps

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How Can Recurrent Migraine Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical exam by your [Neurologist] and get your recent MRI checked to confirm that it is migraine. 2)If confirmed then discuss about prescription medications like [sumatriptan and naproxen sodium]for pain and [Amitriptyline] for preventive medications. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your migraines in the past, avoid them. 2)Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco. 3)Try to establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals and try to control stress. 4)Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming and cycling. 5)Obesity is also thought to be a factor in migraine headaches, and regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. 6)If you re a woman Try to reduce the effects of estrogen. Hope that helps