Migraines vs Headaches
Some patients confuse migraines with headaches, but migraines can be much more serious and debilitating than a simple headache. People who have a bad headache can usually still function and do the things they need to do and like to do. If you have a migraine, functioning at a high level (or any level required by your family, friends or colleagues) is not really an option. The pain can be so intense that waiting for it all to be over is all one can hope for and even in that case, being unconscious or asleep would generally be the sufferer’s first choice. Dr James Zheng (Chiropractor) is experienced in treating people suffering from migraines in and around Chatswood, NSW. Migraines happen in four distinct phases:
Migraine attack timeline
Prodrome (a few hours to 10 days)
irritability
depression
yawning
increased need to urinate
food cravings
sensitivity to light & sound
concentration issues
fatigue and muscle stiffness
difficulty in sleeping, speaking and reading
nausea
Aura (5 - 60 minutes)
temporary loss of sight
numbness
tingling
visual distrubances
Headache (4 - 72 hours)
throbbing, drilling, burning
vomiting
nasal congestion
anxiety
depression
neck pain and stiffness
Postdrome (24 - 48 hours)
fatigue
depression
euphoric mood
issues with concentration
lack of comprehension
Migraines can be triggered by various things which differs from patient to patient. What brings on migraines in one patient can even help soothe the migraine in another! They can be triggered by:
Stress
unhealthy diet or overeating
Temperature – feeling the heat or cold
Lights – fluorescent lights, bright and overly white lights or flashing lights
High pitched sounds or repetitive sounds
Not enough sleep
Poor posture
Un-optimal spine alingement
Don’t spend any more time than you already have dealing with migraines! If you live in or around Chatswood, book an appointment with Dr. James Zheng. Improving your quality of life starts now!