Acute Migraine Treatments...Acute migraine treatments are used to stop a migraine attack or get relief from symptoms. If the treatment is a drug, it may also be called an "abortive" or “rescue”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
DHE (dihydroergotamine) and ergotamine...Dihydroergotamine mesylate (DHE) and ergotamine tartrate (ET) belong to a class of drugs known as ergot alkaloids. They are also called ergots or ergot derivatives. Ergots are some of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Applying for Social Security Disability...10 Things You Should Know About Chronic Migraines and Applying for Social Security Disability Social Security does not care how sick you are; rather... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Meningitis & Encephalitis Headaches...Primary encephalitis occurs when there is a direct viral infection of the brain and spinal cord.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Talking to children...That’s why it’s important to discuss with young people how they feel in order to give them appropriate care.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Marci Kallick...Through community and informational websites, patients are able to take control of their own health journey, lessening the grip illness has on their daily... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
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.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Kelly J...Kelly graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Care Administration in hope of serving others in a non-profit setting.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Diarrhea and Constipation...Others have shared their experiences with constipation as a side effect of drug treatments, including CGRPs.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Caring for Someone Living with Migraine...migraine symptoms negatively impacts the quality of life by: Those who are caregivers or who spend time with migraine sufferers must remember to take care... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
About Migraine.com...Although there is no cure for migraine, we hope the information provided by patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals at Migraine.com will help... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Fish Oil and Migraine...Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help brain function and cell growth. They are involved in keeping our hearts and blood vessels healthy. They may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Getting Help...If that doesn’t work, then many migraine sufferers will seek the advice of a doctor or other health care provider.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Joanna Kempner, PhD...was previously an advocate on Migraine.com Joanna Kempner is an assistant professor of sociology and a member of the Institute for Health, Health Care... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Jennette Fulda...She chronicled her search for a cure and eventual acceptance of her chronic illness in the book "Chocolate & Vicodin: My Quest for Relief from the Headache... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Tammy Rome...As an advocate, she leads by example with good self-care strategies.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A)...Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) is an injectable preventive treatment. It is approved to treat people with chronic migraine. Chronic migraine is defined as headache occurring on 15 or more days per... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Maria De Leon...Subsequently, migraines are a favorite topic having spent years as a neurologists providing care and counseling to young and old including many of her... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Liz Hiles...September, Liz made the decision to make the transition to working for herself from home in order to do writing and advocacy full time while taking better care... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Migraine Treatment...Migraine is a painful condition that causes severe head pain, often with nausea and vomiting. Many other physical symptoms are common too. Migraine is often lifelong meaning the person has... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later