Migraines are the absolute worst. Whenever I get one, I know I'm about to be knocked out for the day. After the aura passes, I know that a throbbing headache will follow, and I'll have to deal with remnants of that pain for at least a couple of days. Luckily, I don't get migraines that often, and I can't imagine what it must be like to get them regularly.
The good news is that we might be getting closer to new therapies to treat migraines and the headaches that follow. Researchers from the University of Rochester have figured out how an aura episode triggers a chain of events that ultimately leads to headaches. Previously, this was one of the biggest mysteries surrounding migraines.
They've discovered that auras lead to movements in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain. In turn, this movement releases certain proteins, which can interact with nerves and lead to pain. These proteins may become targets of new therapies that reduce or even entirely prevent migraine headaches.
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