When a migraine strikes, many people delay taking their medication, allowing the inflammation to worsen. Just as you wouldn’t wait to call for help if your house were on fire, it’s crucial to act quickly when a migraine begins. This comprehensive video from Migraine Canada explains the significance of early treatment for migraine, exploring how inflammation triggered by the brain can lead to severe pain and other debilitating symptoms. Learn why immediate action is essential, how to recognize the early signs of a migraine, and the best strategies for managing your condition effectively. Discover expert advice on discussing treatment options with your doctor to prevent migraine from ruining your day.
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00:00:00.030 if your house were on fire would you
00:00:02.190 wait before calling for help
00:00:03.780 inflammation is your body’s normal
00:00:05.790 response to certain triggers we’ve all
00:00:08.220 experienced it at some point and it
00:00:10.260 hurts like a burning fire migraine is a
00:00:12.809 kind of inflammation initiated by your
00:00:15.089 brain in response to certain triggers
00:00:17.010 and it hurts the longer the inflammation
00:00:19.560 stays in your brain the harder it is to
00:00:21.720 repel the attack you can dream up a
00:00:23.820 dozen reasons for delaying treatment
00:00:25.670 many people wait too long before taking
00:00:28.560 their migraine medication but the clock
00:00:31.289 is ticking and the migraine fire is
00:00:33.420 getting stronger of course you won’t die
00:00:36.120 of a migraine
00:00:37.020 you’ll just be slowed down for a day or
00:00:39.629 maybe you’ll end up throwing up there’s
00:00:41.790 a possibility your day will be ruined if
00:00:44.129 you were witnessing a fire you would act
00:00:46.469 right away to help stop it why would you
00:00:49.230 wait before treating your migraine
00:00:50.850 attack don’t let a migraine ruin your
00:00:53.100 day treating early with the right
00:00:54.989 medication might just save your day
00:00:57.180 discuss your options with your doctor
