Chances are, you’ve experienced at least one headache and will most likely deal with more. For many people headaches come and go, but for those dealing with migraines, it can be a life-altering situation.
According to The National Headache foundation (NHF), almost 3.2 million Americans are missing work or school, are not able to perform daily chores, or cannot attend family or social activities because of chronic migraine. It’s estimated that 12% of the population experience migraine headaches.
A migraine headache usually brings intense throbbing in one area of the head along with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Pain can last for hours, or even days. Before you develop a migraine, it’s common to experience warning symptoms such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg.
The NHF also lists the following various types of headaches:
- Tension-type headache
- Cluster headache
- Sinus Headache
- Rebound Headache
If you believe that you might have chronic migraines or any of the headache types listed above, it is best to visit a doctor. While they can’t be cured, migraines can be managed through medication and lifestyle changes.