Chronic Migraine
What is Chronic Migraine
Chronic migraine means frequent and long-lasting migraine attacks — when a person experiences headache for 15 or more days per month, lasting for at least 3 months continuously.
It’s not just a normal headache — it’s a deep-rooted nervous system disorder, where the nerves become hypersensitive, and the blood vessels keep constricting and dilating repeatedly.
From a homeopathic point of view, chronic migraine indicates a constitutional imbalance — involving the mind, body, and emotions.
Hence, treatment is not just about pain relief; it’s about restoring the overall harmony of the body and mind.
Causes
- Long-term mental stress or suppressed emotions
- Irregular routine – late nights, skipping meals, dehydration
- Hormonal imbalance (common in women)
- Overuse of painkillers, leading to rebound headaches
- Digestive issues – constipation, acidity, weak liver function
- Lack of proper sleep
- Genetic tendency or family history of migraine
Symptoms
- Headache for 15 or more days per month
- Throbbing or pulsating pain on one or both sides of the head
- Associated symptoms:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Irritability, fatigue, or mood swings
- Pain often worse in the morning or evening
- The headache reoccurs frequently even after temporary relief
- Triggered easily by stress, noise, or strong smells
Homeopathic Viewpoint
In homeopathy, chronic migraine is treated from the root, by calming the overactive nervous system and improving the body’s natural resistance.
Each patient is seen as unique — so treatment depends on the individual’s constitution, emotions, digestion, and lifestyle.
Homeopathic medicines aim to:
- Reduce both frequency and intensity of attacks
- Desensitize the nervous system to triggers like stress or light
- Rebalance the nerve and vascular system
- Strengthen liver and digestion, as migraine often starts from internal imbalance
Homeopathic Remedies
1. Natrum Muriaticum – For migraines due to grief or emotional stress; feels like hammers beating inside the head; worse by sun, better by rest and pressure.
2. Iris Versicolor – Periodic migraines with nausea and bile vomiting, especially related to acidity or weekends.
3. Sanguinaria Canadensis – Right-sided headache starting from neck to forehead; relieved by vomiting or sleep.
4. Lachesis – Left-sided migraine with heat, flushing, and intolerance to tight clothing around neck.
5. Gelsemium – Dull, heavy headache with tiredness, trembling, or anxiety before events or exams.
6. Belladonna – Sudden violent throbbing pain with redness and sensitivity to light and motion.
7. Nux Vomica – Migraine from overwork, stress, loss of sleep, coffee, or constipation; common in professionals or students under pressure.
(Note: Remedy choice should always be personalized under a qualified homeopath.)
Lifestyle & Self Care
- Keep a consistent sleep schedule; avoid staying up late.
- Eat regularly — don’t skip meals.
- Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, and processed foods.
- Stay well-hydrated.
- Practice deep breathing, yoga, or meditation to manage stress.
- Limit screen time and avoid bright lights.
- Keep a migraine diary to identify and avoid your triggers.
Summary
Chronic migraine is not just about repeated headaches — it’s a systemic imbalance involving the brain, nerves, hormones, and digestion.
Homeopathy focuses on healing from within, without dependence on painkillers.
With consistent treatment:
- The frequency of attacks decreases,
- The intensity of pain lessens,
- And the body becomes more resilient to stress and triggers.
