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...One test that can be performed for migraine is MRI, which stands for Magnetic resonance Imaging. MRIs can detect: For those with migraines, MRI can rule out these other problems...

...Migraine can mean more than head pain. For instance, many people can become sensitive to smells before, during, or after a migraine attack. Smells may also trigger a migraine or...

...Migraine is the most common medical condition associated with light sensitivity. In fact, light sensitivity is one of the symptoms used to diagnose migraine. Between 85 and 90 percent of...

...If you have migraine attacks, you may consider many different types of treatment. Natural remedies are an example of an alternative treatment. Natural remedies have been used for many centuries...

...Over-the-counter migraine remedies can be bought without a prescription from a doctor. Over-the-counter medications, also called nonprescription drugs, are considered safe and effective for people to use without direct guidance...

...Many types of medicines can be used to treat or prevent migraine. For example, abortive medicines help stop migraine pain and its associated symptoms during a migraine attack. Preventive medicines...

...At Migraine.com we empower patients and caregivers to take control of migraine disease by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. Migraine can have...

...Most headaches aren’t signs of dangerous conditions, however headaches can be caused by a range of underlying conditions. Anything that causes swelling/inflammation in the brain can be dangerous and cause...

...Headaches that aren’t caused by an underlying condition are called primary headaches. That means there is no other disorder to blame for the pain. Those headaches that result from another...

...Caffeine can be used to treat some headaches, however if overused, in certain cases caffeine may actually lead to headaches or increase their frequency. Caffeine is found naturally in foods...

...During pregnancy, women can experience a range of symptoms. Headaches, particularly in the first and third trimester, are a common symptom during pregnancy. Hormones play a role in headaches. During...

...Medication overuse headaches (MOH) are also known as analgesic rebound headaches or rebound headaches. Although the term rebound headache is still used by many people, medication overuse headache is type...

...Heat therapy involves applying something warm to a body part to ease pain. While heat can be a trigger for some people with migraine, others find that heat therapy can...

...Chiropractic therapy uses precise body movements to reduce pain. The chiropractor uses their hands or small instruments to move your joints in specific ways. They may focus on certain areas...

...Many therapies exist to help treat, manage, and prevent migraine symptoms. Some people living with migraine use complementary treatments to help manage the condition. For example, there is growing evidence...

...Butterbur comes from the butterbur plant (Petasites hybridus), which is a perennial shrub found in Europe, Asia and parts of North America. It grows in wet, marshy soil, damp forests...

...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been around for centuries and are some of the oldest and most widely used medications. In fact, 3500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed...

...Mood changes are a common symptom of people with migraine. These mood changes may happen before, during, or after the actual migraine attack. Most people report that their mood changes...

...Frova (frovatriptan succinate) is a prescription drug used for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, in adults who have a clear migraine diagnosis. It is a type of...

...When migraine sufferers, also called migraineurs, are asked to list their food and beverage migraine triggers, alcohol is named the most often. Determining if alcohol is the true reason behind...