Surviving Migraines: Parents Edition

By Mss. Emicrania

If you suffer with migraines you know that the pain can leave you stranded in bed for days with no sunlight, no noise, a sick stomach and nothing to do. If you are parent you know that sometimes giving yourself the rest that you need is impossible . . . especially if you have young children. It is often hard to find a quiet place when you have kids. You have to cook dinner. You have to be mom . . . in spite of your migraine. But what if you could do both?

Before your next migraine strikes read on to find our secret tips or surviving migraines and taking the stress out of migraine down time . . .



Work with your doctor.

The very first step to controlling your migraines is working with your doctor and discovering what triggers your attacks. Your doctor will be able to determine for certain if you have migraines and if he finds that you do suffer from vascular headaches he will prescribe a medication such as Prodrin, a prescription drug that is a combination of caffeine, Tylenol and a vascular relaxant.



Keep medication on hand.

If you have prescription medication for your migraines, be sure that you keep refills filled. If you do not have any prescription for your migraines, Excedrin Migraine is among the most popular brands for nixing migraines. However, many people report that the horrible nauseous if produces isn’t always worth it according to how bad the headache itself is. If you can’t stomach Excedrin, Tylenol and a cup of coffee are the equivalent without the churning stomach.



Talk to your kids about migraines.

In order for your children to respect your space when you have migraines, you need to first explain to them what a migraine actually is. While it depends on the child’s age at what extent they will understand, children of all ages are able to empathize. Work on educating your child so they understand that mommy needs quiet, darkened lights and rest. Check your local library for kid specific reads on migraines.



Enlist an emergency sitter.

Most migraines come out of nowhere though some people will have a sense of aurora which is the sensation of seeing halos around objects 24 hours prior to being struck with an attack. Because migraines are often unpredictable it’s a good idea to have a few names on hand who are willing to sit for your children when you are struck with a migraine. Having these names on hand will help to relieve some stress as well if you are a single parent who has no at home help when they come down with something.



Supply rewards.

Making your life easier isn’t always easy for kids. They are programmed to be playful, loud and active. But if you reward your child for doing their best it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to results. Try creating a box of prizes, snacks and books that are only taken from the closet when you need alone time to nurse a migraine. This frees you up to rest and also gives the kids a reason to work toward being considerate.



When it comes to migraines and being a parent, no matter how you try you may never have the total recovery time that an adult without children does. But with these helpful hints, a little creativity and a dedication to helping your kids understand your medical condition you can learn to cope with migraines in a way that makes both you and your children content.



About the Author: Mr.Emicrania



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Nopalea and Migraines

By Frank Yaconis

I don’t know why but I am plagued with horrible migraines. My friends joke that I am being punished for something I did in a previous life. I do everything you are supposed to do: I avoid bright lights. I don’t drink red wine or eat aged cheddar cheese. I get plenty of sleep. I exercise. I do everything in my power to prevent them, but they still get me at least once a month, if not more often.



I recently learned about the prickly pear cactus and its seemingly magical qualities that make it an all-natural wonder remedy. It seems that along with being chock full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, it has another important benefit to the body; which might be the most important one. It acts as an anti-inflammatory. From what we are learning the past decade, inflammation may be the cause of everything from eczema to cancer.



The Nopal Cactus (prickly pear) is made into a tasty juice called Nopalea Juice that makes it easy to garner the health benefits of the Opuntia cactus without having to hunt it down at the market, remove its spines and cook it.



However, what I’m wondering is the connection between the juice and migraine relief. I have not yet tried it, but it seems to make perfect sense to me, because isn’t a migraine really just an inflammation of the blood vessels in the brain?



From what I understand, the headache you get from a migraine is a symptom. The pain is caused by the blood vessels in the brain expanding. The inflammation of the tissue around the brain is what makes the pain even worse.



Therefore, if you can relieve the inflammation, you are going to relieve at least some, if not all of the pain of a migraine headache. At least that is my reasoning. I think Nopalea Juice is definitely something worth trying.



It is all natural. The Nopales Cactus has been eaten as a food and used for medicinal properties since the time of the Aztecs. Only recently, as attested to in a Time magazine article, doctors have discovered the link between inflammation and disease. You see inflammation is the body’s response to germs. According to the Time article, inflammation is the body’s first line of defense. When you get a cut, inflammation is the body’s response to the bacteria trying to get in your body. The area is swarmed with white blood cells fighting infection. Apparently, when plaque in arteries builds up, the body responds in the exact same way, but the plaque can burst, which can lead to a heart attack.



Therefore, inflammation is the silent killer we are just discovering. The body responds to allergies and asthma with inflammation as well. Inflammation is the response to so many different medical issues. By ingesting a substance to reduce inflammation, we can prevent some of the symptoms of allergies, without taking away the body’s natural response and fight against them. Therefore, we get the benefits without the symptoms.



About the Author: Frank Yocanis has been researching and writing about the health benefits of the prickly pear cactus, also known as the Nopalea Drink for the past decade. He has even traveled to the Sonoran desert half a dozen times to study Nopalea Side Effects in the plant’s homeland. He is excited to share how this antioxidant-rich drink can change your life.



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