If these medications do not help, your doctor may prescribe alternative medications. Tri-cyclic antidepressants have been used most commonly. Other types of medications include beta blockers or calcium channel blockers. Spinal manipulation has not been shown to be helpful. Results in the loss of both workdays and school days.
Hereditary factors do play a role in migraine headaches.
Most common is a visual aura consisting of bright, shimmering or flashing lights. There is currently no cure, but control can be achieved for most sufferers. Avoid triggers such as alcohol, chocolate and fatty foods. If these fail or if headache is severe, ergotamine, DHE or sumatriptan may be used. Your doctor will chose the best medication for you as some of these are contraindicated in certain persons.