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...A complete review of a migraine sufferer’s health history is necessary when making a migraine diagnosis. Doctors must understand what other health issues you might be experiencing to see if...

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...The symptoms of sinus headaches and the symptoms of migraines are very similar. In fact, studies show that most people who think they suffer from sinus headaches actually have migraines...

...Often when a person has migraines, another person in their family also suffers from migraines. Therefore most migraine headaches doctors and researchers agree that susceptibility to migraines tend to run...

...Vertigo or dizziness can be one of the many symptoms of migraine. Vertigo can make people feel like they are spinning, dizzy, off-balance, or moving when standing or sitting still...

...Sometimes when you stand up too quickly, you may experience a feeling of lightheadedness. It may feel as if you might faint or pass out, like a bit of dizziness...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...