Prevention of Migraine

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Taking anti-migraine medication (see treatment section) when the early symptoms of a migraine begin can prevent the migraine from being prolonged or severe.

Only take the minimum amount of medication needed and do not take it too often because too much medication can actually cause a migraine. You should aim to have at least four days per week when you do not take any anti-migraine medication. Some women find that they need to take migraine medication around the time of their period as this is when migraines are likely to occur.

You should also try to find out what triggers your migraines, if anything, and avoid these things (see causes). Some people try exclusion diets, which involves cutting out something that you think might be causing the migraines until you discover the trigger.

Try to take regular exercise, eat a healthy diet, and eat regularly to keep your blood sugar levels up. Stick to your daily allowance of alcohol (avoid binge drinking), avoid stress, try to get plenty of rest and relaxation and enough sleep.

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Take the 5-a-day fruit and veg test

See your GP for referral for treatment if you suffer from chronic (long term) neck or back pain.

In terms of complementary therapies, some people may find that relaxation techniques and herbal medicine such as feverfew (1) may help prevent migraine attacks. Acupuncture is thought to be useful in preventing migraines and other types of headache (2).