Is it Migraine

[ssp3570]

I have this problem of headache on right side. It occurs normally when I dont have enough sleep in the night or any kind of stress/tensions...evem my eye gets dilated and I feel something in the eye as though it is throbbing or piercing..at this time vision is slightly burred. I fel nauseated as well...THis lasts fr several hours and I also get tightness on the back fo my neck...sometime the right side of face also swells a bit...But the eye swelling is more problematic as with every blinking I feel the swollen eys.

Kindly help me identifying wha is this ?

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Migraines can be triggered by food items like caffeine, red wine, processed meats, cheese, chick peas, and chocolates. Apart from these bright light, loud noisy places, physical and emotional stress can also stimulate migraine attack.
I would suggest you to consult your family doctor about it. You may need medications like imitrex. Apart from medications magnesium supplements, biofeedback therapy and breathing exercises will also help.

[ssp3570]

Hi,

Thanks doc...for your prompt reply.

I know very little about migraine and when I was discussing this some of my friends said that I probably had migraine so I had put this question.

Having identified it, kindly let me know what is its cause and in future how I could start working towards reducing it to a minimum.

Is there any tests to be taken...How could I reduce the swelling of the eyeball and eliminate blurred vision.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

How are you?
Yes you are right; this is very likely a migraine headache. Migraine can be triggered by sleep deprivation and stress both physical and emotional.
The classic symptoms are throbbing headache on one side of the head associated with neck stiffness, nausea and blurred vision.
I would suggest you to avoid caffeine, and make sure you sleep for at least 8 hrs every night. When you get these attacks lie down in a quiet room and apply cold compresses too head and neck. OTC pain killers work very well in migraine.
Take care!