Two Simple Strategies for Darkening a Room...In our 2020 Migraine In America survey, 92% of respondents reported that light sensitivity was one of their most common symptoms during a migraine attack... By Lisa Robin Benson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Silent Migraines?...the same as the symptoms for stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a mini-stroke, it is very important to see a medical professional... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Sensory Aura Without Headache...I have had migraine for many years, my first attack was diagnosed when I was pregnant and I experienced numbness on my right side....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAuraSymptoms
Prodrome, It’s Just the Beginning...Prodrome is the first stage of symptoms for a migraine attack. It can start hours or even days before the attack begins.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
Migraine Prescription Drugs...CGRP is a protein that sustains the migraine attack. When taken at the start of a migraine attack, gepants can reduce symptoms.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Hives...But sometimes hives may be unrelated to the migraine attack. Hives often go away on their own.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine or Migraines?...Not only is the pain of a migraine often much more severe than that typically associated with a headache, the other symptoms of an attack can be... By Kerrie Smyres1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Migraine Hangover...I am fortunate that I have a good neurologist that understands migraine and is interested in helping me find ways to manage migraine and its symptoms.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Food Cravings...Symptoms considered premonitory or warning of an impending migraine typically occur a few minutes to 3 days before the migraine attack.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Migraine with Brainstem Aura...As with all types of migraine, a person’s lifestyle and environment can trigger a migraine attack.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Migraineurs: The Most Rigid, Flexible, Spontaneous People You’ll Ever Meet...Conversely, we have to be incredibly flexible in each moment and responsive to our symptoms and pain.... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What Do You Wish You Knew When You First Started Having Migraine Attacks?...Triggers can change and vary from person to person (and attack to attack).... By Kerrie Smyres4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Managing Weather-Related Migraine...Finding ways to manage the triggers, symptoms, and general uneasiness that stems from migraine disease can be challenging.... By Tom Picerno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Why “It’s Just a Headache” Bothers Us So Much...However the OTC strength is rarely strong enough to abort a migraine attack.... By tammy-lrome3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
In the Book of Chronic Migraine, Do All Roads Lead to Attacks?...As most of us know, treating migraine symptoms before they escalate into a full-blown attack gives us the best chance of stopping things in their tracks... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Expert Answer: Experiencing Unusual Smells or Tastes...Experiencing a metallic taste or smell prior to a migraine attack is most likely part of this non-specific pre-headache phase of the prodrome.... By Dr Hutchinson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Migraine & Gastroparesis: Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea...A common misconception is that people experiencing a migraine attack vomit because they are in so much pain.... By diana-lee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
School and Migraines...I have not had any auras with these headaches and only very mild neurological symptoms compared with the initial attack....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What Is the Epilepsy-Migraine Connection?...CSD is what causes migraine aura (sensory changes that happen shortly before a migraine attack) and the resulting head pain of migraine.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine Meals: What I Eat When I Feel Like I Can't Eat...The last thing I want to do when fighting migraine symptoms is to eat..well...anything really.... By Kyky Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments160 comments
