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...
Meningitis & Encephalitis Headaches...Most headaches aren’t signs of dangerous conditions, however headaches can be caused by a range of underlying conditions. Anything that causes swelling/inflammation...
Tumor Headaches...Headaches that aren’t caused by an underlying condition are called primary headaches. That means there is no other disorder to blame for...
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...
Rebound Headaches...Medication overuse headaches (MOH) are also known as analgesic rebound headaches or rebound headaches. Although the term rebound headache is still used...
Mood Changes...Mood changes are a common symptom of people with migraine. These mood changes may happen before, during, or after the actual migraine...
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