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...
Natural Remedies for Migraine...If you have migraine attacks, you may consider many different types of treatment. Natural remedies are an example of an alternative treatment...
OTC Medicine...Over-the-counter migraine remedies can be bought without a prescription from a healthcare provider. Over-the-counter medications, also called nonprescription drugs, are considered safe...
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...
Post Traumatic Headaches...A post-traumatic headache occurs after an injury to the head or neck. In fact, headache is the most common symptom people experience...