Treatment that is given to stop or ease the pain of a migraine headache after it has started is known as acute or abortive treatment.
A Migraine attack may be diagnosed. A Migraine treatment isn't diagnosed, it's prescribed.
Intractable Migraine is the term used when a Migraine does not respond to treatment.
chronic disease
Preventive treatment for migraine headaches is called migraine prophylaxis or prophylactic therapy. Another term is Migraine Preventive Therapy.
Headaches respond to migraine treatment.
Headaches respond to migraine treatment.
There is no treatment for the aura, but some treatments such as carbon dioxide inhalation during/just after the aura can prevent the migraine from coming on in about half the patients.
The cast of NHS Advances in Migraine Treatment - 2013 includes: Georgina Burnett as Herself - Presenter
Treatment of Migraine is the same regardless of the event that triggered it, including smoking marijuana. Eliminating the trigger you know will result in a Migraine is usually the best, first place to start. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and other headache conditions, please seek the help of a board certified Migraine and headache specialist who has received additional training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these headache disorders and diseases.
Acetaminophen is a very poor Migraine abortive. A Migraine that lasts longer than 3 days is called Status Migraine and an emergency. Seek the help of a headache specialist in your area for appropriate diagnosis and treatment with drugs that will target the Migraine attack very specifically.
Yes. See a neurologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
If you think you have a Migraine, see a physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.