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Rare Migraines to Be Aware Of

By Migraine Relief Center on March 21, 2014

Some migraines are worse than others. Most migraine patients in the United States suffer from episodic or chronic migraines that may or may not present an aura. There are eight other types of migraines that are not so common and that have the potential to affect other parts of the body.

What Are the Risks of Migraine Surgery?

By Migraine Relief Center on March 18, 2014

For many people who suffer from migraines, surgical treatment is looking more and more promising each day. Most patients who undergo surgical procedures to treat their migraine conditions report long-term relief and virtually no complications. As with any other surgical procedure, however, patients should remember that migraine surgeries may involve a certain amount of risk.

FDA Approves Headband to Reduce Migraines

By Migraine Relief Center on March 14, 2014

The Cefaly device was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administation on Tuesday. This is the first device that the FDA has approved that is said to prevent migraine headaches.

How to Deal With the Postdrome Phase of a Migraine

By Migraine Relief Center on March 14, 2014

English mathematician Charles Dodgson suffered from migraines and was intrigued by the stages of the terrifying headaches that would haunt him at the most inopportune moments. His literary work, which he authored under the pen name Lewis Carroll, features a structure that seems to have been inspired by migraine stages. Such is the case of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, two classics that Dodgson may have written during a postdrome stage.

What is Migraine With Aura?

By Migraine Relief Center on March 11, 2014

Are women who suffer from migraines at greater risk of developing cardiovascular issues? This health inquiry was at the heart of two recent studies presented at the 65th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. These two studies shared a characteristic beyond focusing on female migraine patients: Both study groups also experienced visual auras that preclude their headache episodes. What does a migraine aura have to do with heart and blood vessel conditions?

Where Should You Store Your Migraine Meds?

By Migraine Relief Center on March 7, 2014

Each day, millions of migraine patients around the world take medications to bring relief during their most painful episodes or as part of a preventive treatment strategy. Depending on the type of treatment, these medications may be herbal remedies, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or prescription drugs, and they all have something in common: Their effectiveness can be compromised by improper storage.

Should You Disclose Your Migraine to Your Employer?

By Migraine Relief Center on March 4, 2014

A 2003 research study cited by the Migraine Trust, a health-based charity in the United Kingdom, indicated that migraines cause the loss of more than 20 million work and school days each year. Considering that more than 30 million people in the United States alone suffer from migraines, it is safe to say that this condition can be detrimental to productivity.

Pain Stimulators or Neuromodulators for Chronic Migraines Have High Complication Rates

By Migraine Relief Center on March 3, 2014

The Migraine Relief Center gets a lot of inquiries on the difference between surgical nerve decompression and pain stimulators. Patients are always trying to make informed decisions on their health care. The Migraine Relief Center gets a lot of inquiries on the difference between surgical nerve decompression and pain stimulators. Our goal is not only to help patients but also educate them whenever possible.

How Do You Prevent Rebound Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on February 25, 2014

Of all the criteria used to determine and diagnose is a patient suffers from migraines, recurrence is the most common. Anyone can experience a tension headache at any given time due to medication, excessive alcohol intake, being exposed to noxious fumes, or being subject to prolonged stress. Migraines, however, are part of a cycle that must be managed and prevented.

What is a Hemiplegic Migraine Headache?

By Migraine Relief Center on February 21, 2014

The pulsating rhythms and dramatic movements of German composer Richard Wagner's extensive body of musical work are believed to have been reflections of his lengthy battle with migraines. Neurologists studying certain passages of classic operas composed by the virtuoso have listened closely to how Wagner may have been inspired by the auras and debilitating migraine episodes he is known to have experienced.

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Rare Migraines to Be Aware Of

What Are the Risks of Migraine Surgery?

FDA Approves Headband to Reduce Migraines

How to Deal With the Postdrome Phase of a Migraine

What is Migraine With Aura?

Where Should You Store Your Migraine Meds?

Should You Disclose Your Migraine to Your Employer?

Pain Stimulators or Neuromodulators for Chronic Migraines Have High Complication Rates

How Do You Prevent Rebound Migraines?

What is a Hemiplegic Migraine Headache?

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