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With Turkey Day coming, it seems like a good time to talk about tyramine headaches. Before you become befuddled with your excellent feast, you might want to consult your headache diary to see if you are one of those who are sensitive to tyramine, a chemical produced in foods from the natural breakdown of the amino acid tyrosine.
Migraines affect far more people than the sufferer. Anyone who builds a relationship with a migraineur will deal with many of the same issues. Those who love, befriend, or work with someone who has chronic migraines can find themselves feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or helpless in the face of what many think is “just a headache.”
Around 39 million Americans experience migraines, which can be severe, recurrent, and potentially disabling. Someone with a migraine may experience nausea or heightened sensitivity to light, sound, or touch.
When you suffer chronic migraines, it’s easy to feel isolated. Connecting with a migraine support group relieves the isolation and provides additional benefits to its members.
Living with migraines is a challenge, but there are things you can do for yourself that help reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines. In fact, self-care is an essential part of maintaining your quality of life.
Back to school is already stressful enough for most kids. Still, those who suffer from migraines and other headache disorders have more to consider than most.
If you suffer from migraines, one of the things your healthcare provider will determine is whether the condition is chronic. Chronic migraines are not uncommon and, in many cases, started as episodic migraines.
Do menopausal women actually get a heads-up when it comes to migraine headaches? Or do they catch a break once those hot flashes become manifest? Considering the complexity of major hormonal changes in women, it is very difficult to describe with complete accuracy the interplay between menopause and migraines. Having the correct migraine information can help immensely.
When experiencing a migraine, many people are desperate to find anything that will help alleviate the excruciating pain. While some treatments for migraines may work, it's also important to look into what is causing your head pain. By eliminating the cause, you can save yourself future pain.
Though there are many possible migraine triggers (ex. food, weather, stress, etc.), sometimes certain types of medication can cause daily headaches. These headaches are known as medication-overuse...
Summertime is when living is supposed to be easy, if hot. Unfortunately, summer can be a challenging time for migraine sufferers.
