How are migraines prevented and treated?
There is no cure for migraine headaches, but with treatment they can be controlled. Ask your caregiver for the most up-to-date treatments that are available for migraines. Some things that may help migraines include: • Avoid smoke and alcohol: It is never too late to quit smoking. Besides triggering migraines, smoking increases your chance of having a heart attack, lung disease, and cancer. Alcohol can react badly with many of the medicines used to treat migraines. Alcohol may also trigger migraines. • Exercise: Exercise may help prevent migraines. Begin a regular exercise program. Talk to your caregiver before you start exercising. Together, you and your caregiver can plan the best exercise program for you. It is best to start slowly and do more as you get stronger. Exercising also makes the heart stronger, lowers blood pressure, and keeps you healthy. • Find and avoid triggers: Use a diary or calendar to keep track of your migraines. Write down when your headaches start and stop, wha
