As The Migraine Hurts

How many Migrainers experience dental pain? Probably more than you think. I just recently started hearing that certain dental pain can be attributed to Migraines, or at least dental pain is a common symptom that is reported. If your like me I’ve talked to my dentists in the past about the jaw pain specifically and they shrug their shoulders and basically ignore me. I’ve brought up the jaw pain with my Endocrinologist as well and they typically say “talk to your dentist”, and again ignore it. I as a patient need to stand up for my rights and start demanding the doctors do the right thing. We as patients must advocate for ourselves and get the medical profession to provide services that they should rather than pushing us through like a bunch of cattle. This starts by getting a good dental plans to find the right dentist.

So I am going to try to find a better dental plan, with a different dentist to see if something can be resolved. I just found a great website that will search for dental plans and dental supplemental insurance in your specific zip code, the website is DentalPlans.com — it seems to be a great place to start looking for an affordable dental care plan. I resolve this year to get to the bottom of how dental pain and migraines are related.

As a lifelong sufferer of Migrain headaches, I have wondered from time-to-time what it would be like to not have to wake up with a headache or worse… a Migraine. Since I can remember I have dealt with daily Migraines that typically lasted most if not the whole day. How would it feel if they no longer arrived at the blink of an eye or the drop of a hat. What would it be like to not almost want to die because the pain is unbarable? What would it be like to not to have to think about where you can lay down so you can close your eyes for 30 minutes to help build the mental, emotional and physical strength to continue your day. What would it be like if your head was clear and it was firing on all cylinders?

I can only imagine. It must be a great feeling.

I know people that have never even had a headache or a Migraine, let alone an Ocular Migraine or a Cluster Headache. Then one day they get a typical, run of the mill headaches and they can’t believe some of us have this pain or more so frequently. Oh what it must feel like!

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want anyone to have to go through that pain, but don’t you some days just hope some overly confident and cocky doctor gets one? Me too.

Migraine headaches are never fun. When you have a headache that is causing you so much pain, it is important to get it treated. There are many prescription drugs that can minimize, and possibly treat your migraine to give you that little bit of comfort. When you go see your doctor about your headaches, it is best to have a little bit of knowledge about the different prescription drugs that are available to you. Just a few of the prescription drugs to have your doctor help you consider includes:

1. Relpax (Eletriptan) - This fast and lasting pain relief prescription medicine that is given by your doctor has been reported to give you relief within 2 hours. This seems like a lot of time to wait, but it works better than the 4-6 hours before relief of other medications. With Relpax, you can get relief from you migraine headaches and be more active in your life.

2. Inderal (Propranolol) - This is a beta-blocker that helps reduce the occurrence of migraines. This prescription is not for everyone because of the allergic reaction one might get. Your doctor will have all the information and side effects for taking this prescription medicine. No one likes to be in pain. By taking Inderal, you might possibly reduce the occurrence of migraines.

3. Axert (Almotriptan Malate) - is a migraine medicine that is for the acute migraine. Many people find that their Migraines go away completely after they take Almotriptan. Other people find that their Migraines are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to their normal activities even though their Migraines are not completely gone.

These are just a few of the many prescription drugs currently on the market that can help you manage your migraines better. With advancements in Migraine medications and technologies occuring constantly, make sure you never give up the hope that some day you may be free from the pain. In any event, you need to consult your primary care physician or Migraine specialist immediately. You never know if that migraine of yours is a bigger problem until you have seen a doctor who is a migraine specialist. Speaking from experience, I would strongly recommend seeking out not just any doctor, but a doctor who is a practicing migraine specialist. If you have a heart problem would you go to your primary care physician or a cardiac specialist? Get the right help, right now!

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Statistics show that Migraine headache cases are steadily increasing. In the USA alone, it was reported that since the 1980’s, migraine cases rose 60%. These statistics are an eye-opener. Worldwide statistics show that 25% of women get migraines on a frequent basis. 8% of men get migraines once and a while. If these stats continue as they are, there is a projected statistic of a 70% increase in the next 10 years.

There are studies to determine if the headaches that many people suffer from are really migraines. The primary treatment to combat this epidemic is the use of prescription drugs. Doctors and Scientists work tirelessly to trying to find the best treatment for people with chronic migraine headaches. While scientists are working on the next prescription drug, others have found many natural remedies that have been doing a good job in reducing the occurrence of migraine headaches. These migraine medications typically provide migraine relief, not a migraine cure. With migraine statistics climbing, there is a fear that many more will suffer from migraine headaches before a true migraine cures can be found. Migraine pain is something no one should have to live with. Many advancements have been made with migraine treatments, but none have provided the be all end all solution to curing migraine headaches.