Migraines
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Diagnosis and Treatment for Migraines
To help diagnose a migraine, your doctor may ask you when your headaches occur, how long they last, and what they feel like. -
Helping Others Understand Your Migraine
You and your loved ones will benefit if they understand your condition and how best to help. -
How a Migraine Happens
One theory says that migraine pain occurs because of waves of activity by groups of excitable brain cells, which trigger chemicals, such as serotonin to constrict blood vessels. -
Migraine Headaches
A migraine headache is unique among headaches because it includes symptoms other than pain. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, and sensitivity to light are common with a migraine. -
Migraine: It’s Time to Call the Doctor
If your migraine pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different, it could be a sign of a more serious medical condition. -
Migraines at Work: Communication Is Crucial
It’s important to let coworkers and managers know about your condition and educate them about it. -
Migraines: A Monthly Misery?
Women who experience migraines around the start of their period may be able to prevent them. -
Migraines: Should You Take Preventive Medication?
For some people, taking medication every day can help prevent migraines and make them less painful when they occur. -
Migraines: Take Steps to Avoid the ER
Nearly a quarter of people with migraines have felt the need to seek care in an emergency room for a migraine attack. -
Potentially Harmful Remedies for Migraines
Triptans, prescription medications used to treat migraine pain, and tricyclic antidepressants, used to prevent migraine, may interact with certain herbs.
