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Insight-Transformation of Migraines Causes Fibromyalgia
Migraines are thought of as normal neurological
functions interspersed with episodes of headaches. At least 20% of migraineurs meeting the International Headache
Society criteria have changed the pattern from episodes of migraine into patterns of chronic headache.
Chronic
headache often does not return to normal neurological function. This
evolving process from episodic headache to chronic headache is called
transformation. In the population segment of chronic daily headache,
migraine appears to be a progressive neurological disease. The decline of
normal neurological function between episodes of migraine greatly exacerbates the migraine syndrome.
Transformation
is a process that occurs usually over years. Usually the migraineur starts
off having acute episodic migraines. As someone continues to have
migraines over time, the pain can occur more often and start merging together
with a mixed headache pattern of lower severity migraines intermingled with
more severe episodes.
The
mixed headache pattern can further transform into chronic daily headache.
These transformed headaches can be caused by rebound phenomenon or can happen
by reasons that are not fully understood at the present time.
A
threshold can refer to a horizontal piece of building material beneath a
doorway or window, but the meaning is different in medical jargon.
Threshold refers to the point at which stimulus or stimuli are of sufficient
intensity to produce an effect. The threshold for migraines can be
lowered (migraines may happen more easily) by having repeated migraines.
Facilitation or kindling describe this phenomenon.
Migraines
make the sensitive body more sensitive. In other words, migraines breed
migraines. The lower threshold for migraines is made easier as though
kindling were put on a fire. Uncontrolled migraines not only cause more
migraines but eventually cause transformed migraines. A severe stimulus,
injury, illness, or stress can provoke the nervous system to generate uncontrolled
migraines. The migraine pain changes over time. This change is
called transformation.
You
can imagine one of your kid’s transformers changing from a robot to a plane or
car, but can you imagine your migraines changing from a more classic
presentation to chronic neck pain, sinus pain, or constant headache. Well
believe it or not, over time migraines do transform. Usually a decade or
more is necessary for transformation of episodic to chronic migraine.
One
of the sincere goals of my new book, Doctor, “Why Do I Feel This Way?”, is to
prevent transformation in migraineurs who have not reached this stage.
An
example of severe stimulus is smoking. The trigeminal nerve (sensation of
the face) and the cervical (neck) nerves are adjacent to each other in the
brain stem (the base of the brain). What affects one affects the
other. Migraineurs who smoke usually will develop neck problems. It
is absolutely essential for the migraineur who smokes to abstain! Smoke
is a smell. The sensitivity to the smell is the problem!
Also,
second-hand smoke, perfumes, and severe allergies are major problems.
Neck pain can be debilitating and frustrating. The migraineur with
neckaches can develop extreme sensitivity to stress and after years will
frequently develop fibromyalgia. To find out more, go to migrainesyndrome.net
Pain Relief -
Fibromyalgia Pain Treatments for Pain
If
you hurt all over your body, and frequently feel exhausted, gone through
numerous tests to find out what is wrong with you and even then, your doctor
can't find anything specifically wrong with you; your pain may very well be a
result of Fibromyalgia.
If
you experience tender points on places on places like your neck, shoulders,
back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched you may have Fibromyalgia. If you have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, and problems with thinking and memory,
sometimes called "fibro fog," you may have Fibromyalgia.
Well,
not that this is a comforting thought, but you are not alone. Over ten million
Americans suffer from the symptoms of Fibromyalgia pain.
This
condition overall is characterized by chronic pain felt throughout your entire body,
mainly in the muscles and ligaments. Pain is typically felt in your neck, back,
shoulders, hands, and pelvic area; but anywhere in the body can be affected
with pain.
Fibromyalgia sufferers also endure general fatigue and sleep disturbances. So, it is easy to understand
why most sufferers seek Fibromyalgia pain treatments that work for them.
Thankfully, various Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief exist.
If
you are one of five to seven percent of the population who suffer from Fibromyalgia, the following Fibromyalgia pain treatment information may help
you find and get pain relief.
Medications Used
for Fibromyalgia Pain Treatments for Pain Relief.
Pain treatment is generally in the form of a pill. Many
people agree that the best Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief come
in pill form. There are many medications that are used as Fibromyalgia pain
treatments for pain relief, but it is necessary for you to visit your doctor to
determine the extent of and devise a treatment plan for your specific condition
with your doctor and receive a prescription, as over-the-counter drugs are not
usually strong enough to alleviate the pain associated with Fibromyalgia.
Antidepressant's
(Paxil, Prozac), sleep medications (Lunesta, Ambien), anti-epileptics
(Neurontin), and muscle relaxants (Flexeril) can all be used as Fibromyalgia
pain treatments for pain relief. Many of these medications relieve sufferer
pain so you can sleep at night, therefore allowing for the deep-level sleep
needed for tissue repair and other body functions specific to your condition
and level of pain.
Additional
Methods of Fibromyalgia Pain Treatments for Pain Relief.
There
are also other methods of Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief.
Sufferers may use these alternative methods along with medication, or by
themselves. Alternative methods of Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief
include:
Physical therapy
Acupressure and acupuncture
Massage
Exercise
Chiropractic care
Osteopathic manipulation
Occupational therapy
Biofeedback
It is
completely up to you the patient as to type of Fibromyalgia pain treatment you
want to pursue. However, talking to your doctor is highly recommended so your
doctor can steer you in the right direction.
Although,
the symptoms of Fibromyalgia may never completely disappear, it is comforting
to know that Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief exist and are only a
doctor's visit away.
For
more information about Fibromyalgia pain treatments for pain relief, visit the
website for The National Fibromyalgia Association. There is no need to live in
pain a minute longer.
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more ideas on fibromyalgia pain treatments, watch these 2 videos:
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