9. Acupressure
Acupuncture can help you prevent and treat migraines. Acupuncture uses acupressure points to stimulate different parts of the body.
Acupressure can help regulate serotonin levels; a chemical found in the brain that may play a role in the onset of a migraine. It can also reduce the inflammatory response that occurs during an ocular migraine.
8. Yoga
Yoga can help relieve many symptoms of migraine and can even be part of a comprehensive treatment plan. For those suffering from migraine, a child’s pose, also known as Balasana, can help alleviate pain. This pose stretches the neck and spine and improves circulation. It also relaxes the mind.
The downward dog pose also helps to relieve the pain of migraines. The forward fold also increases circulation and helps regulate hormone levels.
7. Massage Therapy
Massaging the head and neck areas can provide headache relief for some individuals suffering from ocular migraine. The concept behind the efficacy of massage therapy is that skeletal muscle issues refer pain in the head.
When the muscles in the head and neck areas are relaxed, recurrent headaches disappear. Research on massage therapy as a treatment for ocular migraine is limited but encouraging.
6. Herbal Supplements
Several herbal supplements may help relieve the pain caused by ocular migraine. These include ginkgo tincture, which promotes circulation and may be especially helpful in reducing pain and discomfort.
Another popular option is wood betony tincture, which is known for its soothing properties. Taking vitamin D may also help, as it regulates neurotransmitters in the brain. Vitamin D supports nerve health and protects the body from inflammation.
5. Anti-Nausea Medications
Anti-nausea medications can also be used to treat ocular migraine. Examples of such medications are antiemetics drugs. These drugs can help alleviate symptoms such as vomiting and nausea. They work by blocking specific receptors that respond to neurotransmitter molecules like histamine, serotonin, and dopamine.
Triptans are also commonly used for the pain caused by ocular migraines. These medications work by blocking the pain receptors in the brain.
4. Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel clockers are cardiovascular medications that can also help treat the symptoms of an ocular migraine. Calcium channel blockers act by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the smooth muscle, preventing the blood vessels from narrowing, and allowing fluid to flow. These medications may have neuroprotective effects and are effective in preventing migraine headaches.
Examples of calcium channel blockers are Verapamil, Felodipine, Nisoldipine, Isradipine, and Diltiazem.
3. Cefaly
Cefaly is an external trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) device that is used to treat migraines and prevent future episodes. It is believed that activating the trigeminal nerve in the brain might reduce the discomfort associated with migraines.
This device is FDA approved and is designed to be worn by the patient on the forehead.
2. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a kind of treatment that is based on the use of magnetic frequencies to suppress overactive areas of the brain that cause migraine.
A device sends a magnetic pulse or multiple magnetic pulses to the scalp to stimulate the nerves there. The pulse or pulses move throughout the brain and have the power to stop or diminish the severity of migraine attacks, as well as prevent new attacks from forming.
1. The Use Of GammaCore Device
The GammaCore is a noninvasive device that targets the vagus nerve and helps treat ocular migraine. It works by sending electrical signals to target the vagus nerve. Thereby, interrupting pain pathways.
This device is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and is available for use in patients with ocular migraine. It can be prescribed by a doctor.
These are ocular migraine symptoms and treatments worth knowing about.