You feel it coming on.  It starts with a dull ache, and before you know it you have a full blown migraine headache.  If you are the type that is able to tell that they are about to get a migraine, then you may be in luck.  Some people have what is called an aura, which is basically just a visual warning sign that lets people know that a migraine is about to set in.  Here are a few of the common signs of an aura:

• Blind spot in one eye
• Blurry vision
• Pain in the eye
• Seeing stars

Some people experience these auras minutes before they start to feel the severe migraine pain.  When talking with migraine sufferers, over half of them did experience one or more of these signs beforehand.

Can you relate to this?  If so, then you will probably want to learn more about getting rid of migraines once and for all.

Many Migraines are Preventable

The good news to most people that suffer from migraines is that most of them can be prevented.  If you have the warning signs that a migraine is on its way, then you want to go ahead and take some medication for it right away.  That’s right!  Take the medication before the headache even starts.  Many people found that this was the best way to prevent the migraine from ever happening.  While it may not work in everyone, studies show that it can be a great way to lessen the intensity of the headache if nothing else.

So, let’s focus on other ways to prevent the migraine from ever coming on.  After all, wouldn’t you rather prevent the issue rather than treat it?  If you have ever had a head splitting migraine, then chances are you will agree with everyone that prevention is the best method.

Learn Your Triggers

What triggers your migraine headaches?  Not everyone will have the same triggers, so you should always look out for what may be causing yours.  There is no one cause of migraine headaches.  If you pay close attention to what you were doing when the migraine started, you can try to avoid those triggers in the future.  However, some people have noted that their migraines are triggered by every day stressors or hormone changes, which is something you cannot really avoid.

The most common migraine triggers include:

• Not getting enough sleep
• Improper nutrition
• Certain foods
• Bright lights

Therefore, most people find that they are able to simply improve their sleep habits, get adequate nutrition, and avoid overexposure to bright lights and this helps them to have migraines much less frequently.

Try these methods of prevention, and then talk to your doctor about other ways that you can prevent your migraines.  Sometimes you may need to take medications, especially if your migraines are caused by emotional factors including stress, anxiety or depression, or if they are caused by hormonal changes.