Therapy of dizziness with migraine

The treatment of dizziness and migraine depends on the severity of the symptoms. Basically, the therapy is an extension of the treatment of migraine with drugs that help against dizziness. Accordingly, in an acute situation, painkillers can be taken when headaches occur, such as Aspirin® or Ibuprofen©.

There is also a drug to combat dizziness. Dimenhydrinate, for example, is well suited for this purpose, as it is also effective against indisposition and nausea. If nausea and vomiting also occur, a drug against it, such as Vomex® or Metoclopramid, should also be taken.

In the meantime, there is also the drug Vertigo-Vomex®, which is also effective and fast against nausea and simultaneous dizziness. If the dizziness and migraine occur more than three times in a month or an attack persists for several days, prophylaxis should be considered as a preventive measure. This can be done, for example, with beta blockers against migraines.

A change in lifestyle with regular sport and relaxation exercises should also be considered. To prevent the occurrence of migraine and dizziness, it is also advisable to keep a migraine diary. This can help to identify possible triggers so that they can be avoided.

Associated symptoms

Dizziness and migraine can have different symptoms. The migraine attack usually manifests itself as a strong pulsating headache, which often occurs unilaterally. In addition, the accompanying symptoms typical of migraine, such as nausea, vomiting, but also sensitivity to light and noise, may be present.

The dizziness itself can be perceived as rotational, swaying or diffuse dizziness. The dizziness is often accompanied by gait and standing insecurity, and those affected have problems with coordination. These symptoms can occur in different combinations and at different intervals.

This means that the dizziness may occasionally occur without the headaches typical of migraine, but with the other symptoms accompanying migraine. Dizziness and migraine may also occur together with the typical accompanying symptoms of migraine, but without the headache itself.This is the case for every third person who suffers from dizziness and migraine. In this context, the concept of vestibular migraine, which affects the organ of balance, makes even more sense because the focus is on dizziness.

Nevertheless, the accompanying symptoms of migraine, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or even noise, occur in connection with the dizziness attack. Dizziness and migraine are also repeatedly accompanied by nausea. This can occur as a typical accompanying symptom of migraine.

It leads to disorders of the digestive tract and often to vomiting. The nausea can occur even before the migraine. However, it can also be caused or promoted by the dizziness.

Particularly with the occurrence of swaying vertigo, those affected often feel as if they are on a swaying ship. This causes nausea in many people. Visual disturbances also frequently occur with dizziness and migraine.

On the one hand, they can be part of the so-called aura, which occurs before the migraine attack. In addition to other possible symptoms, lightning flashes or other forms in front of the eye often occur. On the other hand, visual disturbances can also be part of the dizziness itself.

They can cause the dizziness, but they can also occur concomitantly. In most cases, the affected persons then have blurred vision, which further increases the dizziness and can make coordination and orientation much more difficult. In some people, dizziness and migraines can also occur together with drowsiness.

Coordination and orientation difficulties may occur. Confusion is usually also associated with dizziness. This is often the case when the migraine and dizziness are accompanied by circulatory problems. In this case, it is particularly important that those affected are able to lie down and receive help with orientation. Furthermore, they should not be left alone in case there is something more dangerous behind the symptoms and a loss of consciousness occurs.