Migraine Without Aura (Common Migraine)
What is Migraine Without Aura (Common Migraine)
In homeopathy, migraine without aura — also called common migraine — is seen as a constitutional imbalance of the nervous and vascular systems. It is a periodic, throbbing headache, often confined to one side of the head, that develops without any preceding visual or sensory warning signs (which are known as “auras”).
Homeopathically, it reflects an inner disturbance — often emotional, gastric, or hormonal — manifesting externally as severe headache. The focus is not merely on suppressing pain but on correcting the root cause — the individual’s susceptibility and lifestyle pattern that repeatedly lead to these attacks.
Causes
Common triggers that homeopaths observe in such cases include:
- Emotional strain: anger, stress, anxiety, grief, or suppression of emotions.
- Digestive disturbances: acidity, constipation, skipping meals, or overeating.
- Sleep irregularities: lack of rest, late nights, or oversleeping.
- Hormonal fluctuations: during menses or menopause.
- Environmental factors: exposure to bright light, strong smells, heat, or noise.
- Caffeine or alcohol withdrawal.
- Genetic predisposition: runs in families with nervous sensitivity.
Symptoms
- Throbbing or pulsating headache, usually one-sided (may shift sides).
- Pain aggravated by movement, light, noise, or stress.
- Nausea, vomiting, or gastric discomfort may accompany.
- Some patients feel better by lying in a dark, quiet room.
- Sensitivity to smells and bright light.
- Fatigue and irritability after the attack.
- May last from a few hours to even 2–3 days.
Homeopathic Approach
In homeopathy, treatment for migraine without aura is individualized. The remedy is selected not only on the basis of pain location but also on mental and physical constitution, triggers, and accompanying symptoms. The goal is to reduce recurrence and intensity by balancing the person’s overall vitality.
Homeopathic Remedies
1. Belladonna – For sudden, intense, throbbing headache with redness of face and sensitivity to light and noise.
2. Nux Vomica – For migraine due to stress, sleeplessness, coffee, or indigestion; suited to workaholic, irritable persons.
3. Iris Versicolor – For right-sided migraine with nausea, sour vomiting, and gastric disturbance.
4. Sanguinaria Canadensis – For right-sided periodic headache beginning in the back of head and settling over right eye.
5. Glonoinum – For congestive, bursting headache aggravated by sun or heat exposure.
6. Gelsemium – For dull, heavy, tired feeling in head with blurred vision and trembling.
(Remedies are to be selected after proper consultation and case-taking by a qualified homeopathic physician.)
Preventive
- Maintain regular meal and sleep schedule.
- Avoid skipping meals and stay hydrated.
- Manage stress through deep breathing or meditation.
- Identify and avoid personal trigger factors (e.g., certain foods, perfumes).
- Gentle neck and eye exercises can help improve circulation.
- Avoid overuse of painkillers; focus on constitutional homeopathic treatment for long-term relief.
