Migraines are debilitating headaches that feel like your brain is staging a rebellion inside your head and every sound feels like a jackhammer serenade. Our busy lifestyle takes such a toll on us that we feel compelled to pop pills every time the headaches get the better of us. We’re often advised not to take pain relieving medications, but we seldom find alternatives that provide us with effective management and have a safer approach to our wellness. If you are seeking a migraine treatment regimen comprising of medications from natural substances that help alleviate pain and offer sustained relief, homeopathy would be an optimal solution, tailored for your respective symptoms.
Migraines are a more common occurrence than you would think. In India, more than 200 million people are suffering from it, on a frequent basis. The prevalence is higher than men as 60% of the cases reported last year, are that of women. In this blog, we’ll delve into the nitty gritty details of homeopathic medications and explore how homeopathic solutions for headaches can be used as a viable treatment for migraine.
Migraines are excruciating headaches that specifically affect one side of the head, or the unilateral side. Headaches caused by a migraine induce throbbing or pulsating sensation. Typical concomitant symptoms include light and noise sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting. Headaches can get so severe that they interfere with the daily tasks and routine activities.
There are four stages of a migraine attack and the respective symptoms:
Stages of Migraine | Symptoms of Migraine |
Prodome: Lasts from a few hours to a few days. | Mood swings, difficulty in concentration, irritability, increased frequency of urination, craving for food, stiffness in the neck, constipation or diarrhea, difficulty in speaking and sleeping |
Aura: Lasts between 5 minutes to 60 minutes. Appears at the onset or during headaches | Visual disturbances like flashes of light, bright spots, zig-zag patterns or different shapes popping up before the eyes and temporary loss of vision. Tingling or prickling sensations in the face. Dizziness and weakness. Sense of smell or taste get affected. Speech gets slurred. |
Headache (Migraine Attack): From a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 3 days. | A throbbing/pulsating type of pain appearing mostly on one side of the head, followed by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound, light and specific smells. |
Postdrome: Occurs when the migraine attack subsides and the remnant effects last for one or two more days | Fatigue is experienced after the attacks and a foggy mind. |
Homeopathic treatments for migraines are not only safe and reliable but are incredibly efficient in treating both acute and chronic cases of migraines. Each patient’s respective symptoms are thoroughly examined, and the medications are prescribed accordingly. These medications identify and eliminate the root causes of the condition. Following is a list of medicines that may be beneficial to treating your individual symptoms but ingest them only when prescribed by a medical professional:
Migraines may occur in various forms. A few of these are mentioned below:
Migraine with aura: Headache is felt after the occurrence of an aura.
Migraine without aura: Headaches begin without any aura symptoms.
The Silent Migraine: Only aura symptoms manifest; headaches do not develop.
Status Migrainosus: Migraine attacks that last longer than three days.
Chronic Migraine: Migraines that persist for at least fifteen days in a month.
Basilar Migraine: Also known as migraine with Brainstem Aura – this type of migraine starts with speech impairment, and may later go on to causing vertigo, double vision, and ringing in the ears, before the headache becomes unbearable.
Hemiplegic Migraine: This condition causes transient symptoms linked to the neural system, such as tingling and loss of sensation on one side of the body, as well as numbness or weakening on one side.
Retinal / Ocular Migraine: a dull discomfort is felt behind the eye that may radiate to the rest of the head, along with a transient loss of vision, either partial or total, in one eye.
Abdominal Migraine: Usually begins at a young age, this condition can develop into the later years. It involves discomfort in the stomach, accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Menstrual Migraine: Migraines occur before or during the monthly menstrual cycle.
Among the things that can cause a migraine are:
Try to avoid the triggering factors that are harmful for your symptoms. We know that your hectic lifestyle would not allow you to lead a stress-free life, but calming activities like yoga and meditation go a long way in easing the mind and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks. During the headaches, resting in a quiet, dark room helps. Drink lots of fluids but no matter how distressing the condition gets, remember that going through the day without having any meal can only make it worse.
Dr. Paul’s innovative approach to homeopathic medicine provides organic solutions for managing migraines, integrating traditional and contemporary methods; which makes us the premier homeopathy clinic in Eastern India.
The course of Fusion Homeopathy includes:
Homeopathy treatment for migraine is all about a gentle and natural approach, addressing the underlying causes and the unique symptoms and constitution of each patient. The medications stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanisms and restore the balance of the immune system. While more research needs to be conducted to maximize the efficacy of homeopathy for migraines, we find patients reporting significant improvements in their symptoms with the holistic approach of our course of treatment. If you’re considering homeopathy for migraines, be sure to book an appointment with our qualified practitioners to receive consultations for a personalized treatment tailored to your requirements.