Simple measures to prevent attacks include eliminating caffeine, alcohol and oral contraceptives. Avoiding stress and prolonged sleep also may prevent a migraine episode. If these measures fail to prevent attacks, the above-mentioned drugs may be quite helpful. Migraine headaches affect more than personal well-being. They have a staggering economic impact, too, due to missed days of work.
Migraine headaches interfere with life, love, play and work.
If you plan to create a new nation, you might ask Thomas Jefferson for some advice. While he's at it, he could probably help you with your headaches, as well. Dr. Nicholas Costrini is a Savannah physician who specializes in digestive diseases. His column, Good for What Ails You, appears every other week in the Savannah Morning News.