June is Migraine & Headache Awareness Month

June 1 marks the start of the annual Migraine & Headache Awareness Month. Approximately 37 million people in the U.S. experience migraine headaches, and almost half experience poor diagnosis and treatment. Join us in raising awareness and letting others know they are not alone. 

We are planning several exciting activities for our patients to get involved with this month.

1. Would you like to share a migraine story on our blog? We will be accepting submissions throughout the month of June. Email submissions to info@themigrainereliefcenter.com
2. The Migraine Relief Center will be holding its first “My Head Hurts Migraine Support Group” on June 3rd from 6 PM - 8 PM at our Houston office, 1355 W Gray St Houston TX 77019.  Refreshments and snacks will be provided. More information is available here: http://hub.am/1ouItOx
3. We’ve compiled a month’s worth of quick migraine facts for you to share on Facebook or Twitter and spread the word!

1. Nearly 1 in 4 households includes someone who suffers migraines #NMAM #MHAM #Migraine
2. #Migraines are not just for women. 6% of men also suffer. Raise awareness for #NMAM #MHAM today!
3. #Migraines costs the U.S. more than $20 billion each year in medical expenses #NMAM #MHAM
4. The World Health Org. places #migraines as 1 of the 20 most disabling illnesses on the planet #NMAM #MHAM
5. #Migraine sufferers are more likely to suffer depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, pain conditions and fatigue #NMAM #MHAM
6. #Migraine has been linked to suicide risk. Migraine sufferers should know they are not alone and helps is available: http://bit.ly/1todamq #NMAM #MHAM
7. Medication overuse can cause a spiral of #headaches. Try not to use meds more than 2x per week #NMAM #MHAM
8. Lightning and humidity have been linked with #Migraines #NMAM #MHAM
9. A sudden drop in stress may increase your chance of a #migraine #NMAM #MHAM
10. #Migraine trigger: Lack of sleep. Catch enough zzz’s at night to help prevent headaches #NMAM #MHAM
11. A 2012 study of 2,000 #migraine patients revealed that 40% felt their condition affected their relationships #NMAM #MHAM
12. #Migraines and teeth grinding seem to go hand in hand. Wear a mouth guard at night to help prevent grinding #NMAM #MHAM
13. 1/3 of #migraine sufferers face difficulties or discrimination at work #NMAM
14. Did you know: Children can get #migraines too! #NMAM #MHAM
15. Staring at a computer monitor for hours will often trigger a #migraine in most patients #NMAM #MHAM
16. #Migraine with aura includes visual hallucinations, blind spots, and vision loss during a migraine episode #NMAM #MHAM
17. Van Gogh supposedly painted the famous “Starry Night” while experiencing a #migraine with aura #NMAM #MHAM
18. Store #migraine meds in a dry, dark place such as a desk or dresser drawer. #NMAM #MHAM
19. Writing down your symptoms in a #migraine diary can help your doctor diagnose your condition: http://hub.am/1cxSJvs #NMAM #MHAM
20. True or False? #Migraines usually involve pain on 1 side of the head. True. #NMAM #MHAM
21. #Migraines are not sinus #headaches #NMAM #MHAM
22. Migraine Trigger: Aged cheese is reported to cause #migraines in some patients #NMAM #MHAM
23. Nearly half of all #migraine sufferers are never diagnosed #NMAM #MHAM
24. Migraine Trigger: Caffeinated beverages have been reported as 1 of the more common triggers #NMAM #MHAM
25. Some researchers believe that diet may be responsible for up to 30% of #migraine headaches #NMAM #MHAM
26. A drop in blood sugar is a common #migraine trigger. To avoid this, snack between meals #NMAM #MHAM
27. #Migraines may actually be less frequent & painful as you get older #NMAM #MHAM
28. The postdrome phase of a #migraine (aka migraine hangover) can last up to 2 days #NMAM #MHAM
29. #Migraine attacks usually last between 4 and 72 hours #NMAM #MHAM
30. #Migraines tend to run in families. If 1 parent suffers, there is a 40% chance the child will suffer. Both parents: 90% #NMAM #MHAM