Best Marijuana Strains for Migraines
What Are Migraines? A migraine is more than just a headache. In fact, it is a complex condition that has a variety of unique symptoms. While yes, for many individuals this is characterized as painful headaches, additional symptoms include sensitivity to light, sound and smells, disturbed vision, nausea and vomiting, etc. It is estimated that 13% of adults in the US experience migraines, with the majority being women. Migraine “attacks” can last from as little as 4 hours all the way to 72 hours and often requires that the individuals lies still. This can have a devastating impact on work, social and family life. According to Peter Goadsby, Professor of Neurology, King’s College London a "Migraine is an inherited tendency to have headaches with sensory disturbance. It’s an instability in the way the brain deals with incoming sensory information, and that instability can become influenced by physiological changes like sleep, exercise and hunger". The most common migraine types include: ● Migraine Without Aura - Experienced by 70-90% of migraine sufferers. ● Migraine With Aura - Associated with additional neurological issues, such as vision loss. ● Chronic Migraine - headaches that are experienced more than 15 days per month. ● Menstrual Migraines - Brought on by the hormonal changes women experience prior to menstruation.