To date, there have been very few clinical trials for preventing migraines or treating them. There are several components that are under investigation.
There is considerable evidence that migraine sufferers have higher than normal levels of some blood-borne illnesses, such as HIV, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus 1 and hepatitis C. There is also evidence that people who have had repeated migraines tend to develop Cushing’s syndrome-like conditions. No other known causal factors for migraines are understood.
In 2004, a government-sponsored study focused on the role of genetics in susceptibility to migraine found no evidence of any genetic influence contributing to the increased vulnerability to developing them in exogenous (meaning not from heritability) diseases or disorders.
Migraine attacks may be induced or triggered by several foods, including chocolate, coffee and wine. During an attack, one of the most effective ways to stop migraines is to consume a caffeine beverage like coffee, tea or caffeinated soda. Other examples of migraine triggers include:
People with migraines often have trouble finding a position that provides relief from the pounding headache. But your doctor has other tricks up his sleeve, including heat therapy and nasal strips that help ease pressure in your head without causing you pain. Your doctor can also prescribe medicine to keep headaches at bay or reduce their severity so they are easier to bear.”