Keshia Stringham

What are migraines? Symptoms Triggers How they work Treatment options

80 % of migraines are genetic

Pulsing or intense throbbing in head Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light and sound Physically sensitive to touch on head Can last 4-72 hours

Change in sleep patterns Missing or delaying a meal TV or movie viewing Certain foods Excessive noise Stress or depression

Has an aura to it that happens minutes before the pain starts Only 20% of people get an aura in a migraine

Sharp severe pain developing within a few minutes Happens on one side of head or behind eye. Usually have one or more daily

Brain cells trigger the trigeminal nerve Swelling of blood vessels on brain Blood vessels send pain signals to brainstem

Manage your known triggers Approved drugs like Excedrin, Motrin and Advil Migraine. Prescriptions; Maxalt, Imitrex and Zomig

Know and recognize your symptoms Recognize what causes your migraine Know how they work Go over all treatment options

“Migraine Symptoms.” Mayo Clinic Staff. June 4, 2011 “Migraine.” National Headache Foundation “Types of Migraine Headaches; Classic, Common and others.” www.tree.com