Spinal Headaches...Up to 30% of people who have spinal tap develop spinal headaches. The spinal tap, which is also called a lumbar puncture...
Neck Pain...Migraine can have a range of symptoms. These migraine symptoms vary from person to person. Some people living with migraine report neck...
Janet Geddis...Janet was previously an advocate on Migraine.com. Janet Geddis, also known as The Migraine Girl, is a business owner as well as...
Get Involved...Although the symptoms of migraine attacks make many sufferers withdraw, the best way to cope with this disorder is to get involved...
Calcium Channel Blockers...Calcium channel blockers are most often used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Some drugs in this class have been used to...
Migraine Cause and Health History...A complete review of a migraine sufferer’s health history is necessary when making a migraine diagnosis. Doctors must understand what other health...
Sinus X-Ray...The symptoms of sinus headaches and the symptoms of migraines are very similar. In fact, studies show that most people who think...
Migraines and family history...Often when a person has migraines, another person in their family also suffers from migraines. Therefore most migraine headaches doctors and researchers...
Vertigo...Vertigo or dizziness can be one of the many symptoms of migraine. Vertigo can make people feel like they are spinning, dizzy...
Feeling Lightheaded...Sometimes when you stand up too quickly, you may experience a feeling of lightheadedness. It may feel as if you might faint...
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...