There it is again. That pounding sensation on one side of my head. If I didn't know any better, I'd say that the New York Philharmonic Orchestra percussion section had decided to rehearse inside my skull. There is nothing worse than a migraine headache. Somebody actually told me once that men rarely get migraines, that women are mostly affected by them. So am I imagining this dull throb that can last for up to four hours a day ? No I'm not and it can be very distressing sometimes. But one thing that I have discovered that helps me to relieve the symptoms is a treatment of Chinese acupuncture.
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Now whatever your thoughts on alternative treatments to problems, you might want to give acupuncture a try. For something that is thought to be over 3000 years old, acupuncture has become a leading edge way to treat a migraine headache. Scientists studying the effects of acupuncture have produce scientific principles that explain the hows and whys of how it works and for 40 years, the acupuncture system has gained popularity and has been widely accepted as an alternative medicine in both developed and developing counties. The important thing for me was would it work? As a long term sufferer of migraine headaches, yes it DOES work... at least for me it does.
Now, what works for one may not work for another and so you may experience different results, but in that respect holistic medicine is almost the same as standard prescribed medication. All I can say is, if you have tried all the painkillers and various other prescribed tablets available to help get relief from your migraine headaches and they haven't worked, why not give this a try ?
Not a fan of needles? No, nor me. However, contrary to popular belief, acupuncture is not painful at all. It may involve having things stuck into our bodies, but I didn't feel a thing at all when I had the treatment done. In fact the acupuncturist went to great lengths to fully explain the procedure to me, making sure I was relaxed and as comfortable as could be before we began. I actually found that acupuncture is incredibly relaxing and I could feel that pounding sensation of my migraine headache drifting away.
If you really are worried about the thought of someone sticking needles in to you, just remember that it is that thought and not the pain that worries us. In the end, my needle phobia had to be pushed aside just to allow me to find an alternative source of relief for my migraine headaches. Find a licensed, reputable acupuncturist and explain your problem to them. Arrange an appointment and he or she might be able to find a solution for you.
Please remember. This article is NOT intended to encourage you to diagnose any illness or to dissuade you from taking advice from a licensed physician. It is ONLY an account of what the author has found useful in helping him to relieve the pain of a migraine headache. If your symptoms persist or the pain does not subside, seek professional medical advice from a doctor.
The above information thankfully comes from theheadacheinfosite.com at the following link.