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Janet Jackson is another performer who suffers from vestibular migraines, which forced her to cancel multiple concerts in 2008. The bright lights and loud sounds are particularly strong triggers for this kind of migraine.
Tennis star Serena Williams used to suffer from migraines, which once even cost her a tournament. She learned that she had menstrual migraine headaches that were caused by the hormones released during her time of the month. People who suffer from menstrual migraines may be prescribed a medication to balance their hormones.
Men are less likely to suffer from migraines, but Ben Affleck is proof that it can happen. While working on the movie 'Gone Baby Gone' (2007), he got so little sleep that it triggered a terrible migraine. It was so bad that it landed him in the hospital, and he's been careful to prioritize a strict sleep schedule ever since.
'Desperate Housewives' star Marcia Cross has suffered from severe migraines that make it impossible to work, affecting her vision and causing nausea. She has become a spokesperson for a migraine medication called Triptan. It is said to relieve the symptoms of nausea and pain by increasing serotonin.
Terrell Davis is a former professional football player who got struck with a migraine during the 1998 Super Bowl. He later told reporters that he was seeing double, which is a typical aura phase symptom. He took some medication and was able to rejoin the game. He now avoids caffeine and foods that contain MSG.
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Grammy winner Carly Simon has made many lifestyle changes to prevent frequent migraines. She quit smoking, sleeps eight hours a night, doesn't consume any caffeine, and avoids alcohol. By the way, red wine is a trigger for many people.
Jordin Sparks suffers from migraines and says that they run in her family. She finds that they can be triggered by floral-scented perfumes, and she quickly notices changes to her vision and becomes nauseated. Sparks is now a spokesperson for the headache medication Excedrin.
The final phase is the postdrome phase. It’s characterized by a reduction in the symptoms and a change in mood. At this point the severe symptoms have usually faded to a mild, dull headache, or completely disappeared. The person can be left feeling fatigued and apathetic, or even euphoric.
A migraine is a neurological condition that can come with several different symptoms. The most common is an intense and debilitating headache. Other common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, numbness or tingling, and difficulty speaking.
Saying a migraine is just like a headache is like saying that endometriosis is just like standard period cramps. These illnesses can be chronic and seriously debilitating.
The next phase is the attack phase. It’s the phase where the full-blown headache hits and the sufferer experiences the most acute symptoms. For some people, it can overlap with the aura phase. It can last for hours or days, depending on the person.
Migraines can often run in families. Indeed, family history is one of the main risk factors involved, and is often used to diagnose the condition.
The symptoms at this stage can include fatigue, food cravings, frequent yawning, hyperactivity, irritability, and a stiff neck.
The most common forms of migraine can have three or four different stages. The first stage is the prodrome stage. It can occur up to two days before the migraine hits.
Researchers haven’t been able to pin down the cause of migraines yet, but certain chemical changes in the brain might be a contributing factor. Reduced levels of serotonin have been associated with migraines.
Those who suffer from migraines can be triggered by the following: bright lights, severe heat, dehydration, excessive stress, changes in sleep routine, caffeine, and alcohol. Women are also at greater risk during hormone changes caused by menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause.
Preventing migraines often comes down to managing lifestyle choices that reduce the risk of triggering an attack. This can mean prioritizing sleep and stress management, or avoiding alcohol.
Not all migraines include the aura stage, but if it happens, it can impact your sensations, vision, and speech. Common symptoms include difficulty speaking clearly, tingling in the face, arms, or legs, temporary vision loss, and seeing shapes or light flashes.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the most famous people who suffer from migraines.
A new study, conducted by the University of Oxford, involved over 89,000 participants and compared the effectiveness of 17 different oral medications commonly used for migraine treatment. The study's lead author, Andrea Cipriani, noted that four triptans—eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan—were identified as the most effective treatments. Eletriptan and ibuprofen were found to be the most effective for pain relief lasting up to 24 hours.
Cipriani noted that triptans are currently "widely underused" and should be considered as a preferred treatment option.
Some people may use the word migraine and headache interchangeably, but a migraine is a whole other story. Migraines can come with a wide range of symptoms beyond the headache, include nausea and vertigo. A true migraine can have up to four stages and leave the sufferer completely bedridden. The condition can even run in families.
Click through the following gallery to learn more about migraines and the celebrities who suffer from them.
Best migraine treatment revealed in major study
A major new study suggests that triptans are the most effective medication for adults suffering from acute migraines
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Many struggle with migraines and find it to be a debilitating condition, with little that can be done to soothe the discomfort. It can be difficult to cope sometimes, but many of the most famous people in the world have successfully managed this illness. And now there's good news for many people worldwide who suffer from acute migraines.
A new study, conducted by the University of Oxford, involved over 89,000 participants and compared the effectiveness of 17 different oral medications commonly used for migraine treatment. The study's lead author, Andrea Cipriani, noted that four triptans—eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, and zolmitriptan—were identified as the most effective treatments. Eletriptan and ibuprofen were found to be the most effective for pain relief lasting up to 24 hours.
Cipriani noted that triptans are currently "widely underused" and should be considered as a preferred treatment option.
Some people may use the word migraine and headache interchangeably, but a migraine is a whole other story. Migraines can come with a wide range of symptoms beyond the headache, include nausea and vertigo. A true migraine can have up to four stages and leave the sufferer completely bedridden. The condition can even run in families.
Click through the following gallery to learn more about migraines and the celebrities who suffer from them.