{"id":12068,"date":"2020-06-09T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=12068"},"modified":"2022-05-25T11:41:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T15:41:54","slug":"pharmacist-knows-best-migraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pharmacist-knows-best-migraine\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about migraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s very likely you or someone you know is living with migraine. In fact, <\/span>1 in 4<\/span><\/a> American households includes someone who has migraine. It is the third most common illness in the world. <\/span>The American Migraine Foundation estimates<\/span><\/a> that the annual cost of missed work and direct medical expenses related to migraine is as much as $20 million.<\/span><\/p>\n

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which is a time for healthcare providers and patients to speak out for migraine recognition and treatment. Here is what you should know about the differences between migraine and headaches, when to seek treatment, and what your prescription options are.<\/span><\/p>\n

A migraine vs. a headache: What is the difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Types of headaches<\/span><\/h3>\n

A regular, or non-migraine, headache <\/b>can have many origins. One of the most common types is a tension headache<\/strong>. Tension headaches are a dull, constant, non-throbbing pain that are typically associated with a tightness in the scalp. This type of headache is typically brought on by emotional stress or is sometimes depression-related.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A sinus headache <\/b>is associated with allergy and congestive symptoms typically leading to a pain behind the eyes and sinus cavity due to pressure build up. This type of headache may be more pronounced in the morning or when a patient bends over due to the pressure shift.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cluster headaches <\/b>can be very painful and are more common in males. The pain is in the area of the eye, and it can be very sharp, last for hours, and occur day after day. These headaches may be brought on by alcoholic beverages and smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many <\/span>other types of headaches<\/b>. Some may be related to hormone changes or menstrual cycles. Others may be associated with caffeine or nicotine withdrawal. Hunger or fasting may cause headaches. Activities which cause eyestrain, like video gaming or computer use, may also lead to non-migraine headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

But none of these headaches are like a <\/span>migraine<\/b>. A migraine is unique. In fact, an ache in your head is only one symptom of a migraine. You can actually have a migraine without any pain in your head associated with it. So, how can you tell if you have a migraine?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Migraine symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n

The symptoms associated with a migraine attack are:<\/span><\/p>\n