Is there any treatment?
There are two ways to approach the treatment of migraine headache with drugs:
- prevent the attacks, or
- relieve the symptoms during the attacks.
Many people with migraine use both approaches by taking medications originally developed for epilepsy and depression to prevent future attacks, and treating attacks when they happen with drugs called triptans that relieve pain and restore function.
Hormone therapy may help some women whose migraines seem to be linked to their menstrual cycle.
Stress management strategies, may also reduce the occurrence and severity of migraine attacks. These strategies include such items as:
- exercise,
- relaxation,
- biofeedback, and
- other therapies designed to help limit discomfort,
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