A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is usually a combination of other symptoms that add up to an episode that can last from hours to days. Along with a throbbing headache, migraine sufferers can also experience nausea, vomiting, extreme sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells, mood changes, cognitive dysfunction and more. […]
Headaches and migraines are known for bringing tension and pain to the head and neck. In fact, there is a common type of a headache called a tension headache. When you are experiencing a headache or a migraine, it usually has to do with tightness in the muscles of the neck and the improper flow […]
Migraines remain a bit of a mystery among medical professionals. As one doctor put it: “They aren’t supposed to happen.” However, research is helping to reveal what is to blame for causing migraines. A connection has been seen between migraines and improper communication between the brain and body. The brainstem is the communication superhighway of […]
Migraines are a debilitating condition that leaves the sufferer weak and exhausted. In rare cases, they may be followed by an epileptic seizure. This is referred to as migralepsy. There is much uncertainty about whether a migraine is a trigger for the seizure or the seizure brings about a migraine. Here is a list of […]
Whether a person has had one or more than one migraine, he or she might live in dread of when the next one may hit. Migraines are a very common problem, affecting nearly half of all adults. The exact cause of migraines has not been discovered, making diagnosing the condition quite difficult. This leaves sufferers […]
If you are suffering from headaches, one important factor in finding relief is considering how the headaches began. For example, you may have a history of head or neck trauma involving a whiplash-type injury. As a result, chronic head pain can set in. How does whiplash occur? Causes of Whiplash Injuries that May Lead to […]
There is a definite difference between migraine headaches and other headache types. Here is a list of symptoms that define a migraine headache versus a non-migraine headache: Migraines are chronic and occur more often that other headache types. Migraines are linked to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other psychological conditions. Migraine symptoms can be triggered […]
Migraines can be debilitating for anyone. It can be especially painful for parents to watch their children suffer from the condition. The array of symptoms that can be experienced seems endless. Some of the more common ones include headaches, nausea, light and sound sensitivities, dizziness, and vomiting. No wonder parents will do what they can […]
When you think of the word migraine, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a really bad headache. However, the headache is just one symptom of the neurological condition known as a migraine. Even when a head pain is characterized by a terrible headache, there can be other symptoms that lead up to […]
Migraines continue to be the topic of numerous studies and research papers, and for good reason. While migraines affect 37 million people in the US alone (that’s about 1 in 8 people), shockingly little is understood about this condition. The one thing the medical community seems to agree on is that they keep coming back […]
