Alcohol...When migraine sufferers, also called migraineurs, are asked to list their food and beverage migraine triggers, alcohol is named the most often...
Spinal Tap - Lumbar puncture...Depending on your particular migraine symptoms, your migraine doctor may recommend a spinal tap, which is also called a lumbar puncture. This...
Talking to children...Young children with migraines may not be able to explain the pain they experience. That’s why it’s important to discuss with young...
Throbbing Pain...Throbbing pain in the head is one of the most common symptoms of migraine. In fact, almost everyone with migraine reports this...
About Migraine.com...At Migraine.com we empower patients and caregivers to take control of migraine disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect...
Mood Changes...Mood changes are a common symptom of people with migraine. These mood changes may happen before, during, or after the actual migraine...
Rebound Headaches...Medication overuse headaches (MOH) are also known as analgesic rebound headaches or rebound headaches. Although the term rebound headache is still used...
Menstrual Headaches...A woman’s monthly menstrual cycle stirs up a variety of symptoms. The influx of hormones during this time can be blamed for...
Cough Headaches...Cough headaches are triggered by strain or exertion that occurs by: Some clinical studies have shown that men are four times more...
Sinus Headaches...Sinus headaches arise when the air passages that surround the nose, eyes and cheeks become swollen or clogged. The pain is in...
Weakness...Some people feel weak, numb or unable to move during or after a migraine attack. This weakness or loss of muscle function...
Diana Lee...Diane was previously an advocate on Migraine.com. Diane Lee is a writer, blogger, lawyer and health advocate living with chronic migraines, depression...
Migraines and work...Unfortunately for many who deal with migraines, the disorder is at its peak during the most productive work years—from ages 35 through...
Migraine Cause: Family History...A key, underlying factor in migraine is family history. People with family members who live with migraine are far more likely to...
Electroencephalogram - EEG - for migraine diagnosis...The electroencephalogram, or EEG, looks like something out of a science fiction movie. One or two dozen small, metal discs attached to...
Blood Chemistry and Urinalysis...As with all tests given to migraine sufferers, blood chemistry and urinalysis tests are conducted only to rule out other causes of...
Nausea With or Without Vomiting...People living with migraine disease often experience nausea, an uneasy, queasy feeling or discomfort in the stomach. Nausea with or without vomiting...
Aura...There are two main types of migraine: migraine with aura – which used to be called classic migraine – and migraine without...
Migraine Community and Headlines...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with migraine. Post in our forum boards and...
Practice Overview...Dr. Susan Hutchinson is an expert contributor to Migraine.comIntegrative Treatment Approach At the Orange County Migraine & Headache Center, Dr. Hutchinson works...