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 causing: Menstrual headache often occur before, during or...
Cough Headaches...Cough headaches are triggered by strain or exertion that occurs by: Some clinical studies have shown that men are four times more likely to suffer from cough headaches as women...
Migraine Diet...Diet plays a large role in overall health. Proper eating habits help in the management of many disorders and diseases, including migraine. Research has found that being overweight or obese...
Sinus Headaches...Sinus headaches arise when the air passages that surround the nose, eyes and cheeks become swollen or clogged. The pain is in the front head and face and feels like...
Weakness...Some people feel weak, numb or unable to move during or after a migraine attack. This weakness or loss of muscle function is temporary and may be part of their...
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, occipital neuralgia and diabetes. She has been blogging...
Feverfew...Feverfew, which has flowers that resemble daisies, has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for many disorders such as headaches, infertility, labor difficulties, fevers, arthritis, and toothaches. Feverfew’s...
Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine)...Fioricet is a combination prescription drug that includes acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital. It is used to relieve tension headaches and can also be prescribed to treat mild to moderate migraine...
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 the 40s. About 50 percent to 60 percent...
Depakote (divalproex sodium)...Depakote (divalproex sodium) is an anticonvulsant drug that is approved for the prevention of migraine in adults. It is taken by mouth as a preventative therapy to reduce migraine frequency...
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 also have migraine themselves. Because there are several...
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 the scalp to record electrical activity in the...
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 the migraine symptoms. These tests do not confirm...
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 is one of the key symptoms that people...
Aura...There are two main types of migraine: migraine with aura – which used to be called classic migraine – and migraine without aura – which was once called common migraine...
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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 affects the temporal arteries, those on the temple...
Acupressure for Alternative Migraine Treatment...Acupressure is a technique from traditional Chinese medicine that many people use for relief from pain. Some people with migraine get relief from their symptoms using acupressure. Sometimes called pressure...
Valerian...Valerian is an herb that is often used as a dietary supplement, most commonly as a sleep aid. The official name is Valeriana officinalis, and it has been used medicinally...