I just thought I would further elaborate for anyone who doesn't want to look it up themselves. If you have a migraine, then you might be looking for a quick answer !
Abortive: The goal of abortive therapy is to prevent a migraine attack or to stop it once it starts. The prescribed medications stop a headache during its prodrome stage or once it has begun and may be taken as needed. Some can be administered as a self-injection into the thigh; others, as a wafer that melts on the tongue. These forms of medication are especially useful for people who vomit during a migraine, and they work quickly.
Abortive treatment medications include the triptans, which specifically target serotonin. They are all very similar in their action and chemical structure. The triptans are used only to treat headache pain and do not relieve pain from back problems, arthritis, menstruation, or other conditions.
Preventive: This type of treatment is considered if a migraine has more than 1 migraine per week. The goal is to lessen the frequency and severity of the migraine attacks. Medication to prevent a migraine can be taken daily.
Avoiding bright light, napping in a dark room, placing a cold towel on the back of your neck, drinking tomato drink, taking b3, b6 or drinking orange juice are all things that you can do naturally to ease the symptoms of a migraine.
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