The Migraine Relief Center Blog

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Are Migraines Genetic? Research Says Yes

By Migraine Relief Center on September 29, 2022

Over 37 million people in the US experience migraines, according to the American Migraine Foundation. One in seven people have migraines, women more often than men. The migraines generally start when an individual is in their teens to early 20s, but migraines can begin anytime during your life.

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Retinal Migraine: What Is It?

By Migraine Relief Center on September 19, 2022

Retinal migraines affect perhaps 1 in 200 migraine sufferers. It’s rare and shouldn’t be confused with migraine with aura or ocular migraines.

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Can Migraines Impact Mental Health?

By Migraine Relief Center on August 18, 2022

When it comes to migraines and mental health, there is a chicken and egg relationship. Do migraines cause mental health issues, or do mental health issues cause migraines? 

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Why You Should Be Tracking Your Migraines

By Migraine Relief Center on August 17, 2022

Tracking your migraines doesn't sound like a lot of fun, does it? Maybe you don't want to be reminded of migraine pain while you're feeling good. Or perhaps you just aren't into record-keeping that much. 

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Tips for Living With Chronic Pain

By Migraine Relief Center on August 10, 2022

Chronic pain is draining, and migraines are no different. The repeated attacks of head pain, aura, and fatigue can drag you down until you feel completely submerged. However, there are things you can do to live and even thrive with chronic pain. 

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Migraine Surgery: Minimally Invasive Greater Occipital Nerve Entrapment

By Migraine Relief Center on June 30, 2022

For some head pain sufferers, surgery may be the only answer to relief. One surgical procedure, Minimally Invasive Greater Occipital Nerve Entrapment or M.I.G.O.N.E., treats a specific cause of severe headache that has shown success.

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Breathing Techniques for Migraine Relief

By Migraine Relief Center on June 29, 2022

How often do you find yourself holding your breath, tensing your neck and back muscles, or grinding your teeth? These and other stress behaviors may contribute to your migraine symptoms, even triggering an attack.

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Does Inflammation Cause Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on May 26, 2022

Inflammation is a normal reaction to infection, disease, and injury, but does it cause migraines? 

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Migraines and Memory

By Migraine Relief Center on May 23, 2022

Can your migraine affect your memory? The answer is somewhat nuanced.

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Why Do Migraines Make Me Nauseous?

By Migraine Relief Center on May 19, 2022

Depending on the study you reference, between one-third to two-thirds or more migraine sufferers experience nausea during some or all of their migraine attacks. Does this describe you?

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