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Three ways to treat migraines
Even though migraine has no cure, you can work with your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that meets your needs. Make sure your plan has ways to treat the headache symptoms when they happen, as well as...read more
Types of migraine
Migraine without Aura The most common symptoms are: Intense throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head, worsened by movement and lasting from 4-72 hours. Nausea, s...read more
What are sinus and vascular headaches ?
Sinus" headaches Acute sinus infections may present with pain behind an eye, over the eyebrows or in the upper cheek and teeth. These symptoms may become much more intense when descending rapidly from a...read more
What causes migraine?
Migraine is not a psychological problem! It is a recognised neurological condition. The root cause is still unknown but is thought to involve abnormal functioning of certain components ofWhat is the best medication for migraine?
There is no easy answer to this question. Migraine medications are very individual. One person might respond very well to a particular drug, yet the same drug might have no impact at all for another person. S...read more
What we know about migraine
Those who do not suffer from migraines often perceive them as nothing more than a bad headache. In reality, the condition is far worse, rendering the sufferer totally unable to maintain a normal existence unt...read more
What's causing you migraines ?
Triggers Whilst the attacks may come and go, the disease remains. There are a variety of factors that may come together to produce a migraine episode. Ideally, it is possible to control the frequency of att...read more
With or without an aura ? That's the question.
Classic migraine - migraine with aura The classic migraine headache is frequently heralded by a sensory premonition or "aura" before the actual headache. Only about 10% of migraine...read more
Wondering about migraine ?
I’m pregnant. Can my migraines still be treated? When you are pregnant, your doctor may advise against taking some medicines commonly used for migraines. Some of these drugs may cause birth defects and...read more
