Though a migraine that occurs with no headache might seem a boon to some sufferers, the symptoms that occur with a migraine and no headache can be just as debilitating as the migraine headache pain. Only about 5% of the persons who experience chronic migraines regularly have a migraine without headache. However, some 20% of migraine sufferers experience a migraine with no headache occasionally.

A simple fact is that a migraine episode is not just a headache that is medicated or suffered through and it is over, the effects are multitudinous and most migraine sufferers spend hours or even days recovering after a severe migraine whether it is with a headache or without.

The various stages of a migraine are as follows:

The prodome stage (before the headache) where many migraine patients even those who do not experience an aura recognize this stage in muscle stiffness, food cravings, irritability, or increased urination.

The next stage is called the aura for those who experience auras. Only some 20% of patients with migraines experience auras and they can manifest in visual disturbances such as spots, flashing lights or zigzags. Other types of auras might be tastes, tingling, or buzzing in the ears. Patients who have migraine headaches and those who experience migraines but without a headache can go through the aura.

The migraine headache pain is absent in those few who have migraine without headache and its attendant dizziness nausea and other side effects however the visual disturbances, aura and prodome stages can be disruptive. Instead, the migraine manifests in visual disturbances most often with dots in front of the eyes or zigzags or flashes and sometimes tingling or numbness.

If a migraine without headache is infrequent and mild then not much need be done however, it is critical that medical advice be sought before dismissing the symptoms, a migraine without headache can be difficult to diagnose for even professionals.  The symptoms of a migraine without headache also can be significant of some other neurological or medical disorder and professional advice is important to distinguish a migraine from another condition.

If the migraine without headache is chronic and begins to interfere with daily life on a regular basis then sometimes the same  prophylactic medications that are used for the traditional migraine headaches work for the sufferer. There are a number of medications available to help alleviate the frequency and severity of migraines. Occasionally the migraine without headache episodes is so infrequent and mild that patients with that type do not need medication.

Because the migraine without headache does not include headache pain, the patient may delay seeking medical advice or even believe the symptoms are a sign of a mental disturbance if the migraines are of sudden onset. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth and headaches are only one manifestation of a migraine.

Although the exact cause of migraine is not yet very clear, there are some general triggering factors known for induction of migraine in an individual. However, as the cause is not definitely understood, the process of migraine cure is also anticipatory in nature, largely depending on some natural remedies and alternative medicine treatments. There is hardly any over-the counter medicine available for migraine cure.

In the list of triggering factors of migraine, low blood sugar, allergic reaction, stress, excessive alcohol consumption, inadequate rest, excessive smoking, consumption of birth control pills, over-indulgence of sex, and genetic history of chronic migraine are found to be common factors. The strict avoidance of triggering issues though not easy, is the best natural treatment for migraine cure.

However, leaving aside the life style issues, the rest of the factors like genetic history, low blood sugar, allergy infection, hormonal imbalance, or issues like climate change can neither be controlled nor can these factors be maneuvered on individual discretion. In such situations some herbal remedies may work effectively to get rid of the pain and irritations of migraine.

Throbbing headache and the discomfort of nausea are two most disturbing outcomes of the migraine problem. The affected person may try herbal mixtures of lemon for natural elimination of pain and nausea. The paste made by lemon crust needs to be applied on theforehead of the patient. The aroma of lemon should be inhaled through deep breathing. This simple natural remedy is highly praised by migraine victims for an instant and efficient migraine cure effect.

Those who suffer from chronic migraine pain should consume herbal tea instead of normal tea. Regular intake of chamomille tea reduces the intensity of migraine pain as well as it prevents migraine from being a recurring issue.

Migraine patients should be restrictive in their daily food intake. The diet that helps in prevention of migraine, is termed as migraine diet. Consumption of garlic in a regular diet helps efficiently in controlling the regular bouts of migraine. One can consume garlic in its raw or supplement form. Increased intake of vitamin B3 helps in alleviating migraine pain.

Yeast, green leafy vegetables, nuts, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, fish and liver are rich in vitamin B3 and are thus considered as an effective diet for migraine cure.

Regular consumption of fresh carrot juice, in combination with spinach or cucumber juice is often recommended as an efficient natural help for migraine cure.