Chronic Hemicrania (Left-sided Migraine)
Lifestyle DisordersPresenting Complaints & History
- Severe left-sided pulsating headache
- Pain starting above left eye and radiating to back of head
- Watery left eye and nasal congestion on same side during attack
- Anxiety and restlessness
Clinical Assessment
A 33-year-old female school teacher from Chavakkad presenting with left-sided hemicrania. Flare-ups are triggered by stress, sleep deprivation, and loud classroom noise. Required bed rest in a dark room during attacks.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Spigelia was selected for left-sided neuralgic headaches settling over the left eye, combined with Lachesis for stress-induced vascular symptoms.
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Ensure 7-8 hours of sound sleep; practice meditation; avoid loud noise exposure during headache onset.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 9 months- Frequency of attacks reduced from weekly to monthly within 4 weeks
- Nasal block and eye watering during attacks resolved by Month 2
- Headache intensity reduced to a mild, transient ache by Month 4
- No migraine attacks reported during the 9-month follow-up