Basilar migraine (BM), also known as Bickerstaff syndrome, affects in adolescent girls and young women most frequently, and may be due to genetics. Basilar Migraines is a condition found in most children.[citation needed] Usually, children with this condition outgrow it.[citation needed] It is like an anxiety attack, but worse.


Steps

1. Understand what happens when you get a basilar migraine.
2. Avoid alcohol. Consuming alcohol can trigger this kind of migraine, or make it worse.
3. Eat healthy! Children who eat healthy make Basilar Migraines easier to cope with and feel better too![citation needed]
4. Sleep well!
5. Reduce stress in your life!
6. Keep well hydrated and eat.

Tips

• Remember that lots of kids have this condition and you are not alone.
• Some kids may have episodes during certain times. Keep well hydrated and eat.
• During an episode, the child may swallow their tongue. Do not let them swallow their tongue! They could choke on it.
• Children often act confused. Ask questions like "Where are you?" or "Who am I?" to jog their memory.

Warnings

• As told above, do not let the child swallow their tongue!