Pain on One Side of the Head...The word ‘migraine’ comes to us from the Latin word ‘hemicrania,’ which means pain on 1 side of the head, or cranium. Although migraine may cause pain all over the...
Difficulty Concentrating...Migraine can impact many areas of life, including the ability to concentrate or think. This migraine symptom can take a toll at home, work, and school, and reduce quality of...
Post Traumatic Headaches...A post-traumatic headache occurs after an injury to the head or neck. In fact, headache is the most common symptom people experience after a mild head injury. The pain may...
Preparing For Your Doctor Visit...If you have migraine symptoms that keep returning, it may be time to see your primary care doctor or a headache specialist. Preparing in advance and finding the right doctor...
Practice Overview...Dr. Susan Hutchinson is an expert contributor to Migraine.comIntegrative Treatment Approach At the Orange County Migraine & Headache Center, Dr. Hutchinson works with each patient to develop a comprehensive treatment...
Fever...Migraine attacks can have a range of symptoms. These migraine symptoms vary from person to person. Some people with migraine report fever during migraine. Fever may be a sign of...
Magnesium and Migraine...Magnesium is a mineral that is naturally found in our bodies. It has many important jobs such as regulating muscle function, blood sugar, and blood pressure. It also is important...
Ginkgo Biloba and Migraine...Ginkgo biloba or ginkgo is one of the most popular natural remedies in the world. It was traditionally used in Chinese medicine. The ginkgo is one of the world’s oldest...
Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate)...Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate) is a prescription medicine used for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, in adults and in children ages 6 and up who have a...
Cold Therapy for Migraine...Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, is often used for different types of aches and pains. It is one of the most common self-care treatments for people with migraine. Cold...
Exercise and Migraine...Regular exercise provides many health benefits, and some research has shown that those benefits extend to migraine. Exercising regularly can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine attacks. But some...
Massage for Migraine...Massage is a term that encompasses a variety of methods using touch to press, rub, or manipulate the skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Massage is used for several health conditions...
Community Health Leaders...In order to bring the voice of the patient dealing with migraine disease, Migraine.com brings you frequent articles, blogs, points of view and advice from health leaders. Each of these...
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...
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...