Migraine FAQ

No, relying on heavy painkillers like Vasograin or Naproxen for every attack is dangerous. Regular use leads to 'Medication Overuse Headaches' (Rebound Headaches) and can cause severe damage to your kidneys and liver over time. Homeopathy offers a safe alternative by fixing the root cause so you don't need these painkillers.

Sunlight and extreme heat can cause dehydration and blood vessel dilation in the brain, triggering the Trigeminal nerve. In our PCM protocol, we prescribe homeopathic constitutional medicines that reduce this hyper-sensitivity, making you immune to sun-triggered attacks.

Yes, homoeopathy focuses on curing the root cause rather than just suppressing the pain. By calming the hyper-reactive nervous system and balancing hormonal or stress triggers, homoeopathic medicines aim for a permanent cure, ultimately freeing you from the cycle of daily pain.

This is called 'Migraine with Aura'. The visual disturbances happen due to a wave of altered brain activity (cortical spreading depression) before the actual pain hits. Our treatment specifically addresses this neurological misfire to prevent both the aura and the subsequent pain.

This is known as 'Menstrual Migraine'. It occurs due to the sudden drop in estrogen levels just before menstruation. Instead of taking heavy painkillers, our homoeopathic protocol gently balances the endocrine system, stopping these hormonal headaches completely.

Most patients notice a significant reduction in the intensity and frequency of their migraine attacks within the first 3 to 4 weeks. Complete freedom from painkillers usually takes a few months of continuous constitutional treatment.

Triptans work by severely constricting blood vessels in the brain to stop a migraine. Frequent use of Triptans increases the risk of cardiovascular issues, strokes, and rebound headaches. Homoeopathy provides a much safer, non-toxic alternative without constricting your blood vessels artificially.

Yes, certain foods contain tyramine or phenylethylamine which can trigger migraines in sensitive individuals. However, rather than forcing you into a lifetime of strict diets, our treatment focuses on strengthening your system so that minor dietary changes don't immediately cause an attack.

Absolutely. Homoeopathy is highly specific. Medicines like Sanguinaria are traditionally used for right-sided migraines, while Spigelia is often used for left-sided ones. Your exact prescription will depend on your unique symptoms and constitution.

Morning headaches can be tricky. If it's accompanied by throbbing pain, nausea, or light sensitivity, it's likely a migraine. If there's facial pressure and nasal congestion, it could be sinus. During your consultation, we take a detailed history to diagnose and treat the exact cause.

Stress itself isn't the root cause, but it acts as a massive trigger. When you are stressed, your brain releases chemicals that cause blood vessel changes, leading to an attack. Our constitutional medicines calm the nervous system, reducing the impact of stress on your body.

During a migraine attack, the brain's pain centers activate the 'vomiting center' in the medulla. The gut also slows down (gastric stasis). Our homeopathic medicines address this gut-brain connection, providing quick relief from the severe nausea associated with the headache.

Yes, this is known as the 'Migraine Postdrome' or a migraine hangover. The brain has just gone through a massive neurological storm, leaving you feeling drained, confused, and weak. With proper homoeopathic treatment, the severity of the entire migraine cycle, including the postdrome, reduces significantly.

Yes, children can absolutely suffer from migraines. In children, migraines often present with severe stomach pain, vomiting, and dizziness rather than just head pain. Homoeopathy is the safest treatment for pediatric migraines as it is completely free from harsh side effects.

Yes. Even chronic migraines of 10-20 years respond excellently to homoeopathy. The duration of the disease doesn't block the cure; it just means we have to carefully peel back the layers of suppression caused by years of painkillers. Patience and consistency are key.

The Trigeminal nerve is a major pain pathway in your face and head. In migraine sufferers, this nerve becomes hyper-sensitive and releases inflammatory chemicals, causing the throbbing pain. Our medicines work by reducing this exact neurological hyper-sensitivity.

Yes, Osmophobia (sensitivity to smells) is a very common migraine trigger. The olfactory bulb in the brain is closely linked to the migraine pain pathways. Homoeopathy reduces this hyper-reactivity, allowing you to tolerate normal environmental smells without triggering a headache.

Definitely. Both lack of sleep and oversleeping can disrupt the brain's rhythm and trigger a migraine. Establishing a strict sleep routine is crucial. Our homoeopathic treatment also helps in improving your overall sleep quality naturally.

Phonophobia (sensitivity to sound) happens because the brain's sensory processing centers become hyper-excitable during an attack. Normal sounds feel painfully loud. Our goal is to stabilize this sensory overload through deep constitutional healing.

Yes, you don't have to stop your painkillers abruptly. You can start homoeopathic treatment alongside them. As the homoeopathy starts healing your system, the intensity and frequency of your attacks will decrease, allowing you to naturally taper off the heavy painkillers.

Yes, barometric pressure changes can trigger migraines. When the atmospheric pressure drops before it rains, it creates an imbalance in the pressure in your sinuses and brain. We have specific homoeopathic medicines tailored for weather-induced headaches.

Migraines have a strong genetic component. If a parent has migraines, there is a high chance the child will inherit the tendency. However, homoeopathy acts on the genetic predisposition (miasm), correcting the underlying susceptibility so the cycle stops.

Ignoring the root cause and surviving on painkillers leads to a worsening condition. The attacks become more frequent (chronic daily headaches), and the painkillers damage your stomach lining, kidneys, and liver. It is highly recommended to seek a permanent cure through homoeopathy.

Yes, fasting or skipping meals causes a drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which is a powerful trigger for migraines. Always maintain a regular eating schedule. Over time, our constitutional medicines will make your body more resilient to such minor fluctuations.

Yes, Dr. Shadab Khan treats patients globally through online video and voice consultations. The complete case taking is done online, and customized homoeopathic medicines are securely couriered directly to your doorstep.