Caffeine Headaches...Caffeine can be used to treat some headaches, however if overused, in certain cases caffeine may actually lead to headaches or increase...
Pregnancy Headaches...During pregnancy, women can experience a range of symptoms. Headaches, particularly in the first and third trimester, are a common symptom during...
Butterbur...Butterbur comes from the butterbur plant (Petasites hybridus), which is a perennial shrub found in Europe, Asia and parts of North America...
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been around for centuries and are some of the oldest and most widely used medications. In fact...
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...
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...
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Temporal Arteritis - Headaches...Temporal arteritis is also called giant cell arteritis or cranial arteritis. It is a form of vasculitis - inflamed arteries - that...
Migraines and Social Life...The unpredictable nature of migraines make it very difficult for many migraine sufferers to actively participate in a robust social life. Many...
Migraine Causes and Hormonal Changes in Women...It is well known that women suffer from migraines three times as often as men. Migraines are often blamed on hormonal changes...
Eye Exam...Often migraine symptoms involve vision changes, loss of vision, sensitivity to light or eye pain. Therefore it makes sense to undergo an...
MRI - Magnetic resonance Imaging...One test that can be performed for migraine is MRI, which stands for Magnetic resonance Imaging. MRIs can detect: For those with...
Sensitivity to Smells...Migraine can mean more than head pain. For instance, many people can become sensitive to smells before, during, or after a migraine...
Sensitivity to Light...Migraine is the most common medical condition associated with light sensitivity. In fact, light sensitivity is one of the symptoms used to...
Migraine Prescription Drugs...Many types of medicines can be used to treat or prevent migraine. For example, abortive medicines help stop migraine pain and its...