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...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...

...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 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...

...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...

...Butterbur comes from the butterbur plant (Petasites hybridus), which is a perennial shrub found in Europe, Asia and parts of North America. It grows in wet, marshy soil, damp forests...

...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been around for centuries and are some of the oldest and most widely used medications. In fact, 3500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed...

...Mood changes are a common symptom of people with migraine. These mood changes may happen before, during, or after the actual migraine attack. Most people report that their mood changes...

...When migraine sufferers, also called migraineurs, are asked to list their food and beverage migraine triggers, alcohol is named the most often. Determining if alcohol is the true reason behind...

...Depending on your particular migraine symptoms, your migraine doctor may recommend a spinal tap, which is also called a lumbar puncture. This test, like other tests conducted on migraine sufferers...

...Young children with migraines may not be able to explain the pain they experience. That’s why it’s important to discuss with young people how they feel in order to give...

...Throbbing pain in the head is one of the most common symptoms of migraine. In fact, almost everyone with migraine reports this symptom. Throbbing pain is so common that it...

...Most headaches aren’t signs of dangerous conditions, however headaches can be caused by a range of underlying conditions. Anything that causes swelling/inflammation in the brain can be dangerous and cause...

...Headaches that aren’t caused by an underlying condition are called primary headaches. That means there is no other disorder to blame for the pain. Those headaches that result from another...

...Caffeine can be used to treat some headaches, however if overused, in certain cases caffeine may actually lead to headaches or increase their frequency. Caffeine is found naturally in foods...

...During pregnancy, women can experience a range of symptoms. Headaches, particularly in the first and third trimester, are a common symptom during pregnancy. Hormones play a role in headaches. During...

...Medication overuse headaches (MOH) are also known as analgesic rebound headaches or rebound headaches. Although the term rebound headache is still used by many people, medication overuse headache is type...

...Frova (frovatriptan succinate) is a prescription drug used for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, in adults who have a clear migraine diagnosis. It is a type of...

...At Migraine.com we empower patients and caregivers to take control of migraine disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Migraine can have...

...Chiropractic therapy uses precise body movements to reduce pain. The chiropractor uses their hands or small instruments to move your joints in specific ways. They may focus on certain areas...

...Heat therapy involves applying something warm to a body part to ease pain. While heat can be a trigger for some people with migraine, others find that heat therapy can...