Acetaminophen and NSAIDs for MigraineAcetaminophen and many NSAIDs are readily available without a prescription. NSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These medications are general pain relievers...reactions11comments
Ditans for MigraineDitans are a newer option for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Ditans may be offered...reactions1comment
Brain Lesions and Migraine: What's the Connection?Migraine is one of the most common diseases worldwide, defined by strong head pain that can last from a few hours to...reactionscomments
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and MigrainePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder. It affects women of reproductive age. That is, after puberty but before menopause...reactions14comments
Glossary of Terms Used by the FDAThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses specific terms related to their work or the work of scientists. Here is a...reactionscomments
What Should You Know About Tinted Lenses for Migraine?Sensitivity to light is one of the most commonly reported migraine symptoms. People with migraine may feel sensitive to light even when...reactions32comments
Fermented Foods for Mental HealthFermented foods (and beverages) have been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, as fermentation provides a way...reactions5comments
What Is the Difference Between a Primary and Secondary Headache?There is a wide variety of reasons you may develop a headache, from headache disorders to medicine side effects to symptoms of...reactions22comments
Triptans: Targeting the Serotonin ReceptorThe approval of sumatriptan in 1992 was a breakthrough in migraine treatment. It took decades of research about the role of serotonin...reactions1comment
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve DysfunctionMigraine was once thought to be a problem of the blood vessels in the brain. In the past 2 decades, researchers have...reactions10comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
VerapamilVerapamil is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), severe chest pain (angina), and irregular heart...reactions1comment
Cluster Headache Food TriggersThere are no clear-cut causes of cluster headaches, a form of primary headache. These painful headaches typically affect one side of the...reactions4comments
Ultram® (tramadol)Ultram is a prescription pain medication used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It may be prescribed to help people with...reactionscomments
Elavil® (amitriptyline)Elavil is an antidepressant medication that has also been used as a preventive treatment for migraine. It is a tricyclic antidepressant, which...reactionscomments
What Is the Epilepsy-Migraine Connection?Migraine and epilepsy may not seem related at first. However, they sometimes share symptoms and even underlying causes. These conditions also often...reactionscomments
CGRP: 5 Essentials to KnowResearchers are still searching to uncover the pathology that causes migraines, in hopes that by understanding how they develop, new treatments can...reactions17comments
Post-ICU Migraine Crisis: My Stay in the Hospital and AfterIf you happened to miss Part 1 of 2 in this series, click here to see what you've missed so far: [Again...reactionscomments
Giving Yoga A Chance For MigraineDue to another medical diagnosis, I recently had to come off my preventive migraine medication and I began to feel helpless quickly...reactions6comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
