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Written on Monday, October 27, 2008 at Monday, October 27, 2008.

I've come to the stage of getting busy again.I'm liking this, atleast i have something to get attached to.No more wasting time.Being clueless each morning when i wake up, with the unsure direction.I'm feeling useless.The volunteer work gonna start on wednesday morning.I'm so looking forward to meet the kids.I welcome myself to the new reality fact of life, that i have never seen/experienced before.I'm smiling now, thinking about how it goes on wednesday.And ouh, new elective modules.Thanx for not informing me, or even making any initiative to sms or even call me about the module.Stupid useless mate/inst.Anyway, there's something actually bothering me.It's begining of the new week.I'm starting it with full of smile, as i'm getting busy again.I fell useless no more.But see, it's the migraine and sinus that's actually keep me in worry to face my tomorrow.Yes,yes it does really affect my coming days.Here are some fact that i've just read earlier on.


Migraine Headaches - Cause

Migraines run in families, and a genetic link has been identified.3 But it is not entirely clear why some people get migraines and others do not.

Although the cause of migraines is not well understood, it may have something to do with the blood vessels in the brain.

Migraine Headaches - Symptoms

Migraine headache symptoms vary and may occur with or without a warning sign called an aura. People who get an aura, which usually begins within 30 minutes before the headache starts, may see spots, wavy lines, or flashing lights. Some people have numbness or a "pins-and-needles" sensation in their hands, arms, or face during the aura. However, most people do not have an aura before they get a migraine headache.

Common symptoms of migraine include:

  • Throbbing or pulsating headache on one side of your head.
  • Moderate to severe headache intensity.
  • Your headache getting worse with routine physical activity.
  • Nausea, vomiting, or both.
  • Sensitivity to light and noise, and sometimes smells.

There are several types of migraine headaches, each with unique features. For example, some women get migraines before, during, or shortly after their menstrual period.

It can be difficult to distinguish migraines from other types of headaches. Sinus or tension headaches have symptoms similar to those of migraines. Unlike other headaches, however, migraines usually occur on one side of your head, although the side that is affected can shift with each new attack. Migraines are also often accompanied by sensitivity to light and noise.

Migraines may occur along with many other conditions such as asthma ordepression.3 More serious conditions, such as tumors or infections, can also cause migraine-like symptoms. Headaches that are caused by more serious health problems are rare.

Migraine Headaches - What Happens

Symptoms before the migraine begins (prodromal)

In the day or two before a migraine starts, you may experience symptoms such as fatigue, excessive yawning, food cravings (such as for chocolate), irritability, or restlessness.3

Aura

Some people (about 1 out of 5) experience a warning sign called an aura within 30 minutes before a migraine headache develops.1 Symptoms of an aura usually develop gradually over 5 to 20 minutes. During an aura, you may see wavy lines, flashes, sparks of light, blind spots, or distortions. You may also feel tingling or a "pins-and-needles" sensation in your hands, arms, or face.

Less commonly, you may temporarily be unable to put words in proper order or have difficulty finding the right words. You may also experience short-term weakness on one side of your body. If you have these symptoms and have not had them before, call your doctor immediately so he or she can rule out a transient ischemic attack (TIA)stroke, or other serious condition.

Onset of headache and accompanying symptoms

Usually within 30 minutes of an aura, a throbbing headache begins. Without treatment, a migraine headache lasts from 4 to 72 hours. You may experience the throbbing pain on one side of your head, often behind an eye, although the pain may shift to the other side of your head or be present on both sides. The pain from the headache may be moderate to severe, and can be disabling. Other symptoms that commonly occur with the headache include:

  • Extreme sensitivity to light, noise, and smells.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Symptoms that get worse with physical activity.

Less commonly, problems with speech; tingling in the face, arms, and shoulders; or temporary weakness on one side of the body can occur.

Symptoms after the headache (postdromal)

After the headache eases, you may experience symptoms such as muscle aches, fatigue, or even a brief period of elation. These symptoms may last up to 24 hours after your migraine headache ends.

Migraine Headaches - What Increases Your Risk

You may be more likely to get migraines if you:1

  • Have a family history of migraines.
  • Are female. Women are three times more likely to develop migraines than men.
  • Are a teenager or young adult. Migraines commonly begin during these years.
  • Have depressionanxiety disorderasthma, or epilepsy.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise


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