Me or the Migraine...While no one in my family has been diagnosed with migraine, genetics of course could be to blame. However, head trauma could also be the culprit.... By lgoffstein9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Life is Pain...- Genetics: My maternal cousin and my paternal grandma, aunt, and uncle all had migraines so I was a sitting duck.... By carsch12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Looking for Midrin Equivalents for Your Migraines?...It’s a bit confusing, but none of these were actually “generic” versions of Midrin.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments60 comments
Which European pharmacy sells cheap Zomig (not generic) & ships to U.S.?...Rising’s Zomitriptan is the weakest of all the generics I have tried.... By lynnlevenberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...A biologic-biosimilar pair will have the same generic name.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Argh…A Trigger is Not a Cause. Don’t Let Them Get Away With It...The cause of migraine includes genetic factors, brain remolding from exposures, and physical and other injuries that occur over a lifetime. ... By Dr. William B. Young2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Triptan Allergies: Fact or Fiction?...In my case, the generic was less effective than the brand.... By maria.deleon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Diarrhea and Constipation...Although the exact link is not known, it may be genetic.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Familial Hemiplegic Migraine...The 4 types of familial hemiplegic migraine are based on the 4 genetic mutations and are named: The fourth type, FHM4, is diagnosed if genetic testing... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
The Migraine Dirty Dozen: 12 Things Not to Say to a Chronic Migraineur...Migraine is a genetic neurologic disease spectrum of which pain is only one part.... By ellen8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments375 comments
Fioricet vs. its Generic form...It really seems like this is not as effective yet I've always heard generics are supposedly just as good....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Getting back to the basics...Migraines are strongly genetic in my family. From the beginning my experience was validated. I never once thought it was my fault.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
PCOS & Migraine: A Largely Unexplored Comorbid Relationship...A genetic predisposition for PCOS is likely because women with PCOS are more likely than other women to have a mother or sister who also has PCOS.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Migraine Triggers and Comorbidities: Dystonia...Some forms of dystonia are genetic but the cause for the majority of cases is not known.” 15 genes have been found to cause dystonia at this writing,... By ellen6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
8 Tips for Preventing Prescription Errors for Migraine Patients...It may be something simple, such as a generic substitute for a name brand drug, but always check just to be sure. 7.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cluster Headache Food Triggers...They can be brought on by a complicated interaction of multiple triggers, genetic makeup, and the environment.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Migraines and family history...In only one kind of migraine, the familial hemiplegic migraine, has the family link been clearly shown based on a genetic alteration.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Movement Disorders and Migraines...My grandmother currently gets frequent iron infusions so there could be a genetic link, at least with the iron deficiency.... By Katie M. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments40 comments
Hold Fast to Dreams...Of course, both my father and brother have dealt with Migraine in their lives, so my genetic make up likely wouldn't be of much comfort as far as gender... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
$8 Million Donation for Migraine Research!...Researchers will investigate the biological and genetic underpinnings of migraine, as well as treatment options.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments