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Migraine
This type of headache may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound. In many people, a throbbing pain is felt only on one side of the head.
Migraine and cluster headaches occur in about 10% of the population, affecting women three times more than men.
Causes
A migraine headache is caused by abnormal brain activity. This activity can be triggered by many things. But the exact chain of events remains unclear. Most medical experts believe the attack begins in the brain and involves nerve pathways and chemicals. The changes affect blood flow in the brain and surrounding tissues.
There are many possible causes of headaches including eyestrain, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, toxicity, sleep loss, digestive disturbances and emotional stress such as grief, worry and anger. Many migraines also involve food allergies and chemical sensitivities.
From the perspective of choosing a homoeopathic remedy the type of headache is not the crucial factor – it is more important to match the symptoms of the headache to the traditional remedy picture.
It is common to find that a different remedy is needed for acute care as opposed to long term cure. For example a person needing Nat mur to treat the repetition of headaches often find Bryonia to be more effective for the actual acute symptoms.
Taking the correct remedy at the first sign of a headache may prevent it developing further. If the pain has become established the repetition may need to be hourly for several doses.
Listed below are few remedies that one can consider for symptoms of headache
Arnica: Bruised, achey feeling especially after a bump to the head. Sharp pain worse from stooping.
Belladonna: Throbbing and congestion, pupils dilated, face flushed. Worse in the sun or from jarring or sudden movement.
Bryonia: Bruised, sharp, stabbing pain. Much worse from movement, even just the eyes. Better from pressure and lying quietly in a dark room.
Gelsemium: Dull, congestive headache and a heavy, drowsy feeling. Tight band around the head especially across the forehead.
Glonoine: Sudden bursting, throbbing headache after exposure to hot sun.
Kali bic: Sinus headache. Pain over the eyebrows or under the eyes, especially the right side. Bones of the head sore. Worse cold and better pressure.
Kali phos: Headache from study, stress and overstrain of the nervous system. A great tonic for students, school children and intellectual types.
Nat mur: Hammering headache with tears and watery discharge from the nose. Misty vision or zig-zag lights accompany the headache.
Nux vomica: Frontal headache with piercing pain and tension in the neck especially after over-work, late nights or over-indulgence.
Picric Acid : Useful in headaches of students especially when accompanied by feeling of Brainfag.
Migraine and Homeopathy