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Handling Migraine Hangover

Do you beware of yourself throughout the migraine hangover?

The “migraine hangover” is that the time once the pain is gone, however, you are feeling beat up; and tired; and roughly altogether. If you progress too quickly, you'll feel an echo of the headache, sort of a bruise within your head.

People usually don’t understand that the hangover is an official part of a migraine, referred to as the postdrome. several migraine sufferers, particularly ladies, do experience a postdrome when the headache, and it will last for around twenty-four hours.

So if getting back up to speed after a migraine feels like an impossible task, you’re not alone. A lot of people have trouble keeping up work, family and social responsibilities right after a migraine. You’re probably still in the migraine hangover phase and need to slow down and give yourself time to recover.

As a working mom, I know it’s tough. But, the migraine hangover is a critical time – don’t push yourself or the pain can come back and you can have lingering symptoms.

What should you do during the migraine hangover?

Rest. Remember, it’s not “rest” just because you were in bed while the migraine was raging in your head. During the hangover, phase rests and don’t push yourself to jump back into your busy life right away. Take a nap, go for an easy walk, cuddle with your kids.

Stay disconnected. This is important especially if you are light sensitive. Staring at a computer or TV screen can prolong your symptoms.

Say no. Even though you’re starting to feel better, don’t push yourself to attend events where the noise and conversation might bring back the headache.

Hydrate. If you suffer through your migraines with nausea and vomiting, this is the time to catch up on fluids and water-rich fruits and veggies that give you energy.

As you ease back into your regular, everyday routine be kind to yourself. Preventing migraines is a daily process. It’s not just about the time around the migraine. Keep a headache diary to get clues. Talk to your doctor about medications that can ease your migraine pain and even prevent migraines.

Look at the rest of your life for headache triggers:

Is it hormones? For some women, migraines occur around their menstrual cycle and mid-cycle. For others, birth control pills are the trigger.

Eat healthy meals. Don’t skip meals. And try to minimize (or completely remove) headache triggers like alcohol, cheeses, and sausages from your diet.

Avoid caffeine. Slowly cut back what you drink now. Try diluting your coffee or tea with decaf.

Get enough sleep. Ideally, you should get up in the morning and go to bed at night at the same time every day.

Take care of your mental state. Stress may be a major trigger for migraines, whether it’s from the daily grind of a major life event. look for small ways in which to make your day to day routine easier. And, acknowledge the strain of even happy changes like a new home or job promotion. create time for relaxing activities and consider speak medical care if the stress is bringing on feelings of tension and depression.