Electroencephalogram - EEG - for migraine diagnosis...The electroencephalogram, or EEG, looks like something out of a science fiction movie. One or two dozen small, metal discs attached to the scalp to record electrical activity in the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Cause: Family History...A key, underlying factor in migraine is family history. People with family members who live with migraine are far more likely to also have migraine themselves. Because there are several... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Depakote (divalproex sodium)...Depakote (divalproex sodium) is an anticonvulsant drug that is approved for the prevention of migraine in adults. It is taken by mouth as a preventative therapy to reduce migraine frequency... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraines and work...Unfortunately for many who deal with migraines, the disorder is at its peak during the most productive work years—from ages 35 through the 40s. About 50 percent to 60 percent... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine)...Fioricet is a combination prescription drug that includes acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital. It is used to relieve tension headaches and can also be prescribed to treat mild to moderate migraine... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Feverfew...Feverfew, which has flowers that resemble daisies, has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for many disorders such as headaches, infertility, labor difficulties, fevers, arthritis, and toothaches. Feverfew’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Diana Lee...Diane was previously an advocate on Migraine.com. Diane Lee is a writer, blogger, lawyer and health advocate living with chronic migraines, depression, occipital neuralgia and diabetes. She has been blogging... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Weakness...Some people feel weak, numb or unable to move during or after a migraine attack. This weakness or loss of muscle function is temporary and may be part of their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Sinus Headaches...Sinus headaches arise when the air passages that surround the nose, eyes and cheeks become swollen or clogged. The pain is in the front head and face and feels like... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Diet...Diet plays a large role in overall health. Proper eating habits help in the management of many disorders and diseases, including migraine. Research has found that being overweight or obese... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Cough Headaches...Cough headaches are triggered by strain or exertion that occurs by: Some clinical studies have shown that men are four times more likely to suffer from cough headaches as women... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Menstrual Headaches...A woman’s monthly menstrual cycle stirs up a variety of symptoms. The influx of hormones during this time can be blamed for causing: Menstrual headache often occur before, during or... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
This strange sickness...I’m not used to having crappy days that aren’t migraine-related.This feeling is strange and uncomfortable—I almost expect to feel my head pounding when I stand up.But I feel fine, physically... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Welcome to Migraine.com Stories!...At Migraine.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with migraine can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another, the... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wishful thinking?...I don't blog much about migraine disease anymore, but that's not because the disease is behind me, it's just that I devote my online time to other things. (Speaking of... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aspartame fears strike again...This article strikes me as a little alarmist, and I can't seem to completely trust the content on the Huffington Post. That being said, I'm sure that much of what... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Support migraine research & perhaps win a prize!...The tireless folks at the Migraine Research Foundation (who happen to be very supportive of health bloggers like me) have a really great website set up. Donating to migraine disease... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The lost day...Around lunchtime today, I was rooting around the kitchen, looking for something to snack on. I saw a to-go box from a sushi restaurant and remembered having a lovely dinner... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
April Migraine Blog Carnival posted!...Check it out here. I submitted an old post but it's not on the blog carnival page for some reason. Here's what I wrote about bibliotherapy/guided reading.... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Perfect timing...I've mentioned before how grateful I am to have discovered the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. I enrolled quite a while ago--with my doctor's prescription (and a low enough salary to... By The Migraine Girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments