Treximet (sumatriptan and naproxen sodium)...Treximet (sumatriptan and naproxen sodium) is a prescription drug used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in people 12 years of age and older. Treximet is designed...
Migraine Cause and Health History...A complete review of a migraine sufferer’s health history is necessary when making a migraine diagnosis. Doctors must understand what other health issues you might be experiencing to see if...
Sinus X-Ray...The symptoms of sinus headaches and the symptoms of migraines are very similar. In fact, studies show that most people who think they suffer from sinus headaches actually have migraines...
Migraines and family history...Often when a person has migraines, another person in their family also suffers from migraines. Therefore most migraine headaches doctors and researchers agree that susceptibility to migraines tend to run...
Vertigo...Vertigo or dizziness can be one of the many symptoms of migraine. Vertigo can make people feel like they are spinning, dizzy, off-balance, or moving when standing or sitting still...
Feeling Lightheaded...Sometimes when you stand up too quickly, you may experience a feeling of lightheadedness. It may feel as if you might faint or pass out, like a bit of dizziness...
Migraines and Social Life...The unpredictable nature of migraines make it very difficult for many migraine sufferers to actively participate in a robust social life. Many say migraines and social life don’t mix because...
Topiramate...Topiramate is approved for the prevention of migraine in people ages 12 and older. It is taken by mouth as preventive therapy to reduce migraine frequency. For those with frequent...
Migraine Causes and Hormonal Changes in Women...It is well known that women suffer from migraines three times as often as men. Migraines are often blamed on hormonal changes in women that occur during menarche, the beginning...
Eye Exam...Often migraine symptoms involve vision changes, loss of vision, sensitivity to light or eye pain. Therefore it makes sense to undergo an eye exam to rule out an eye injury...
MRI - Magnetic resonance Imaging...One test that can be performed for migraine is MRI, which stands for Magnetic resonance Imaging. MRIs can detect: For those with migraines, MRI can rule out these other problems...
Sensitivity to Smells...Migraine can mean more than head pain. For instance, many people can become sensitive to smells before, during, or after a migraine attack. Smells may also trigger a migraine or...
Sensitivity to Light...Migraine is the most common medical condition associated with light sensitivity. In fact, light sensitivity is one of the symptoms used to diagnose migraine. Between 85 and 90 percent of...
Natural Remedies for Migraine...If you have migraine attacks, you may consider many different types of treatment. Natural remedies are an example of an alternative treatment. Natural remedies have been used for many centuries...
OTC Medicine...Over-the-counter migraine remedies can be bought without a prescription from a doctor. Over-the-counter medications, also called nonprescription drugs, are considered safe and effective for people to use without direct guidance...
Migraine Prescription Drugs...Many types of medicines can be used to treat or prevent migraine. For example, abortive medicines help stop symptoms during migraine attacks. Preventive medicines reduce the severity or frequency of...
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Temporal Arteritis - Headaches...Temporal arteritis is also called giant cell arteritis or cranial arteritis. It is a form of vasculitis - inflamed arteries - that affects the temporal arteries, those on the temple...
Acupressure for Alternative Migraine Treatment...Acupressure is a technique from traditional Chinese medicine that many people use for relief from pain. Some people with migraine get relief from their symptoms using acupressure. Sometimes called pressure...