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...Janet was previously an advocate on Migraine.com. Janet Geddis, also known as The Migraine Girl, is a business owner as well as a longtime migraine patient advocate and essayist at...

...Although the symptoms of migraine attacks make many sufferers withdraw, the best way to cope with this disorder is to get involved. Support can be found in groups that meet...

...Peppermint is a common herb that grows throughout North America and Europe. It is often used to flavor foods and products, such as chewing gum, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Peppermint has...

...Flaxseed and the flax plant have been used for thousands of years for health and industrial applications. Also known as linseed or Linum usitatissimum, flaxseed is often used as natural remedy and...

...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...

...Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles at specific points on the body. It is most often used to reduce or relieve...

...Biofeedback is a painless, noninvasive process that uses electrical sensors to monitor the body’s functions and provide information on a computer or video display. With biofeedback, the physiological responses of...

...Sensitivity to light (photophobia) is a common migraine trigger. Light also can make migraine attacks worse. Up to 80 percent of people with migraine experience photophobia, which can make light...

...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with migraine. Post in our forum boards and join the conversation! See the latest activity in...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...As with all tests given to migraine sufferers, blood chemistry and urinalysis tests are conducted only to rule out other causes of the migraine symptoms. These tests do not confirm...

...People living with migraine disease often experience nausea, an uneasy, queasy feeling or discomfort in the stomach. Nausea with or without vomiting is one of the key symptoms that people...

...There are two main types of migraine: migraine with aura – which used to be called classic migraine – and migraine without aura – which was once called common migraine...

...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...

...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...