Migraines can be debilitating and make it difficult for a person to engage in normal daily activities. A person who suffers from chronic migraines (15 or more per month) may even be afraid to make plans with friends to avoid the embarrassment of last-minute cancellations. They can affect home life, social activities, and work. Many take medication prescribed by a doctor to try and treat their condition.
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The Truth Behind Migraine Medications
WebMD lists 87 medications that are commonly taken to treat migraines. Consider the following statistics about these drugs:
- Of these medications, 27 are available over-the-counter. Unfortunately, many try to treat migraines with medication without ever even getting an official diagnosis. This can lead to unnecessary medication and even medication overuse headaches that perpetuate the problem.
- 26 of the drugs are listed as being off-label. That means the drug has not been officially approved for the treatment of migraines, but some doctors prescribe the medication for that use anyway.
- Side effects of some of the most common drugs include nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, tiredness, weakness, and numbness or tingling.
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Drug-Free Relief from Migraines Is Available
If you are tired of the side effects and bouncing from one medication to another to see which combination works, it’s time to try a natural and drug-free option. At Upper Cervical Health Centers of America in Yarmouth, Maine, we relieve migraine severity and frequency through upper cervical realignment.
When the C1 and C2 vertebrae are out of alignment, it can put pressure on the brainstem and restrict the flow of blood and cerebrospinal fluid to the brain. Any one of these conditions can cause migraines. Most upper cervical care patients have found that their condition improves after within 30 days, and many have even experienced complete resolution of the issue.
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