Migraine Prevention for Children and Teens
The symptoms
of migraine can start early in life. Since migraine is a
genetic condition, children that have a parent or other family member such as
a grandparent or aunt with migraines, should be observed for the onset of such
symptoms.
During a migraine episode, a child often endures a headache
that may be accompanied by nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible vision
changes (auras). Children may also complain of pain or sinus stuffiness which
is often misdiagnosed and falsely treated as sinus infection or congestion (see
Sinus Migraines). Naturally, doctors should be consulted in order to
rule out other serious diseases or conditions.
As the child reaches puberty the frequency of migraines may begin to form
a pattern, especially in young girls as they start menses. As the frequency or
severity level of a child's migraines increases, the problem may wreak havoc
on a child's quality of life and ability to take part in normal school activities.
Since migraine pain can be so intense that a child often cannot think or function
very well during or immediately following episodes, school absenteeism may result.
What is most important to understand is that there is no difference between the
cause of migraines in a child and that of an adult; however, what should be of
great concern is the treatment used in the case of children. The pharmaceutical
medications prescribed today for the treatment and prevention of migraines have,
for the most part, been approved for use only by adults and not for children.
In managing migraines in children the first question should be how often does
he or she suffer a migraine? If the frequency is low (less than two days per
month), then it may be a matter of using OTC pain relief, such as Ibuprofen or
a NASAID, along with quiet rest as the best treatment. When considering starting
a child on an adult only drug that may have adverse side effects, including learning
disabilities, it is important to note that migraines are a lifetime problem that
can last for several decades. You may want to try a natural solution first.
Migraine prevention in children should start with eliminating anything that may
trigger a migraine episode. Although migraines triggers, as we know, are not
the cause of migraines, they can be the reason for the onset of one. Since children
are more prone to eat junk foods that may contain MSG or other problematic additives
as well as drinks that contain artificial sweeteners, they must be taught what
may lead to a migraine. When trying to determine what may be triggering a migraine,
always look back at least 24 hours to review any food or activity leading to
the migraine. By learning what to avoid your child may be able to reduce the
number of migraines each month.
Children who have reached the age of puberty may benefit from our all natural
migraine prevention solution, Tuliv Migraine Defense. Tuliv Migraine Defense
has been safely used by children for the prevention of migraine since 2005.
Sara writes about her 15 year old daughter, "Eileen, I just wanted
to let you know how well your Migraine Defense formula is working for my daughter
(just like you said it would). She started taking the recommended dosage and
her migraines stopped completely within two weeks. She has been able to return
to school and is doing fine."
Keeping track of your child's migraines can be an effective tool in learning
what may be contributing to the problem. Print and use our Migraine
Diary to help you in the process.
Also keep in mind that your child's
migraine may have been triggered by something he or she ate hours or even days
ago. When your child complains of migraine symptoms, write down everything he
or she consumed during the past 24 - 36 hours and compare it to what you recorded
in the past. To learn more about migraine triggers see Migraine
Triggers.
We will be happy to go over the results with you or answer any questions about migraines
either by phone (1-866-367-5953) or by email Questions@Tuliv.com
There is no cost or obligation for our consulting services.