Migraine Relief
Relief from their painful migraines with the help of Premier Family Medical
Migraine
MIGRAINES – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Patients throughout the Utah County area can find migraine relief with the help of Premier Family Medical. Here, our doctors can work with patients and provide successful migraine care and prevention.
Q: What causes migraines?
A: Migraines are a severe form of headaches that frequently cause sensory-related symptoms including nausea and vomiting, light and sound sensitivity, tingling in the extremities, light flashes, and blind spots. The pain can last for hours or even days.Migraines are often triggered by factors including:
Foods containing tyramine such as aged cheese, red wine, figs, and certain beans
Hormonal triggers such as menopause, use of birth control pills, or menstruation
Bright or flickering lights, intense smells, loud noises, and temperature changes
Chocolate, avocado, banana, peanut butter, pickled or fermented foods, nuts, citrus fruits, onions, and dairy products
Medications such as sleeping pills and hormone replacement treatment
Foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG) and nitrates
Anxiety, depression, stress, and excitement
Abnormal sleep or changes to sleeping patterns
Tension headaches can lead to migraines
Smoking or second-hand smoke
Being overly tired
Allergies
Going without regular meals
Dehydration
Alcohol