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Headache on one side of my head
Pounding headache
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Sinus headache
Pulsating headache
Seeing spots in vision
Sensitivity to light
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What is Migraine?
A type of headache that typically presents as throbbing, pulsating pain on one side of the head, sometimes with associated nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Sometimes, sensory disturbances, such as vision changes (seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines), can occur before the headache. The pain may worsen on exposure to bright lights or loud noise. Triggers for migraine include stress, poor sleep, caffeine, and hormonal changes in women.
Typical Symptoms of Migraine
- Fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning
- Stressed over daily life
- Headache that worsens with emotional stress or anxiety
- Headache that worsens with lack of sleep
- Headache
- Headache worsens in crowded places
- Decreased motivation
- Headache that worsens after long hours at the desk
Diagnostic Questions for Migraine
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you experience fatigue or low energy that is worse in the morning?
- Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
- Does your headache worsen when you experience emotional stress or anxiety?
- Does your headache get worse when you haven't slept enough?
- Do you have a headache?
Treatment of Migraine
Treatment of this condition aims to stop attacks and prevent future attacks. Medicines to stop an ongoing migraine include painkillers, caffeine-containing pills, and anti-nausea drugs. Knowing your own triggers is important to prevent future attacks. The doctor may prescribe migraine prevention pills as well.
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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FAQs
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Constant Dizziness? Why Your Brain Triggers Vestibular Migraine + Medically Approved Next Steps
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Constant dizziness and vertigo are often due to vestibular migraine, where abnormal brain signaling in balance pathways makes you feel like you are moving even without a headache; symptoms can include vertigo, motion sensitivity, visual changes, and nausea, often triggered by stress, hormones, sleep disruption, certain foods, and visual or motion overload. Medically approved next steps include seeing a doctor to rule out emergencies and confirm diagnosis, then considering preventive or acute migraine therapies, lifestyle routines, and vestibular rehabilitation. There are several factors to consider that could change your next steps; see below for key nuances, trigger tracking tips, and when to seek urgent care.
References:
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* Baloh RW, Winder A, Winder JS. Vestibular migraine: updates in pathogenesis, clinical features, and management. Curr Opin Neurol. 2022 Feb 1;35(1):105-110. doi: 10.1097/WCO.0000000000001019. PMID: 34969966.
* Teggi R, Zucchi E, Bussi M. Vestibular Migraine: An Update on Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, and Management. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 2023 Apr;25(4):119-130. doi: 10.1007/s11940-023-00778-w. Epub 2023 Feb 28. PMID: 36852449; PMCID: PMC9975760.
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* Winder A, Baloh RW. Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options for Vestibular Migraine. Curr Treat Options Neurol. 2023 Apr;25(4):131-137. doi: 10.1007/s11940-023-00779-9. Epub 2023 Feb 28. PMID: 36852450; PMCID: PMC9975836.
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Constant Migraines? The Riboflavin Reality + Medically Approved Next Steps
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Riboflavin 400 mg daily is a supported preventive that may reduce migraine frequency after 2 to 3 months, but it is not a cure, not a rescue treatment, and often is not enough for constant migraines. There are several factors to consider; see below for medically approved next steps including prescription preventives, effective acute treatments, lifestyle strategies, other supplements, and red flag symptoms that require urgent care.
References:
* Maizels M. Potential Mechanisms of Action of Riboflavin in Migraine Prophylaxis. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 Sep 1;25(10):65. doi: 10.1007/s11916-021-00984-w. PMID: 34407166.
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* Namey SS, Al-Jaroudi WN, Al-Jaroudi SN, Baki B, Hussain B, Kaddoura S, Kassem S, Maizels M, Malik R, Salman A, Tabboush Z, Ziada A, Zeitoun Z, Ziyadeh H. Riboflavin in the treatment of migraine: a review. Int J Neurosci. 2020 Sep;130(9):875-881. doi: 10.1080/00207454.2020.1718815. Epub 2020 Feb 2. PMID: 32009581.
* Hong SY, Kim BK, Kim M. Effectiveness of riboflavin in the prophylaxis of migraine: a systematic review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2019 Jan;75(1):17-26. doi: 10.1007/s00228-018-2561-1. Epub 2018 Nov 3. PMID: 30390196.
* Maizels M. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) for migraine prophylaxis. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2015 Jan;19(1):466. doi: 10.1007/s11916-014-0466-9. PMID: 25528255.
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