As many as one
out of five people suffer from migraine headaches. These headaches are usually
quite severe and they are preceded by an aura, or a strange sensation, like a
flashing of light or a strange smell. They’re often diagnosed as sinus
headaches, tension headaches, or a variety of other types of head pain, but a
new study out of Columbia and highlighted by the Journal of the American
Medical Association is stressing the importance of early diagnosis. That’s
because the cycle of a migraine can often be cut short through the use of drugs
called Triptans. These medications are available in a wide variety of forms,
including pills, inhalers, and even injections. Migraines can be unusual. They
don’t always cause headaches, and they can actually cause a wide variety of symptoms
from visual disturbances to stomach problems. Migraines need to be taken
seriously. Clearly they are a problem that have to be dealt with.
