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Is There a Link Between Obesity and Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on February 11, 2014

Medical researchers have linked obesity to a number of adverse health conditions, and migraine episodes can now be added to the list. According to a 2013 study conducted by scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, obesity shows a strong relation to frequent migraines.

There's an App for That! Best Apps to Deal With Your Migraine

By Migraine Relief Center on February 7, 2014

Each day, millions of migraine patients around the world turn to their smartphones and tablets and tap an icon that will help them manage their debilitating condition to a certain extent. These patients are not seeking for electronic miracle cures; they are using mobile apps that can help them improve their health in a number of ways.

Are There Any Side Effects for My Migraine Medication?

By Migraine Relief Center on February 4, 2014

With nearly 30 million people in the United States suffering from migraine symptoms, it its safe to say that more than a hundred thousand Americans are taking pain relief or preventive medications at any given time. This also means that millions of people have the potential of feeling one or more of the unpleasant side effects associated with the pharmaceutical treatment of migraines.

Ouch It Hurts! How to Recognize Your Migraine Pain Level

By Migraine Relief Center on January 31, 2014

Being able to rate and describe the intensity and characteristics of pain during a headache episode is an important part of life for those who suffer from migraines. By quantifying the intensity of migraine episodes along with situational factors, physicians can formulate treatment plans, track the effectiveness of their intervention and make important decisions related to the health and well-being of their patients.

Can Children Get Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on January 24, 2014

If you think that only grownups get migraines, think again: Pediatrician statistics in the United States indicate that two percent of two-year old children are affected by symptomatic headaches consistent with the migraine condition. As these young migraine patients grow up, their episodes may be exacerbated by certain behaviors and activities. Up to 10 percent of adolescents may suffer from migraines at any given time.

Best Over-the-Counter Migraine Medications

By Migraine Relief Center on January 21, 2014

When people think of over-the-counter (OTC) medications for migraines, they tend to apply certain preconceived and incorrect notions. One common belief is that OTC drugs are not as effective as their prescription counterparts. Another faulty assumption is that OTC medications are extremely watered-down versions of drugs that require a physician's pharmacy script. In reality, non-prescription medications are widely recommended by physicians who treat migraine patients, and some OTC remedies...

What is a Rebound Headache? Understanding Symptoms of Medication Overuse

By Migraine Relief Center on January 17, 2014

It seems as if a new migraine medication or treatment is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) each week. A magnetic pulse emitting device was recently approved by the FDA, and a new battery-operated dermal patch is currently undergoing clinical trials.

Take Your Meds! Guide to Common Migraine Medications

By Migraine Relief Center on January 14, 2014

Can a magnetic device really bring relief to people who suffer from migraines? The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems to think so. A recent press release by the FDA announced its approval of the Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, a device that migraine patients can use to give themselves a shot of magnetic energy as soon as the sense an aura.

What are the Side Effects of BOTOX for Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on January 10, 2014

The botulinum toxin, better known by its commercial name BOTOX, is no longer used solely by aging film and television celebrities who wish to sport a more youthful appearance. BOTOX is also used to treat bruxism and for wound healing therapy, but one of the most interesting uses of this neurotoxin involves the chronic neurological disorder known as migraine.

Which Migraine Surgery is Right For You?

By Migraine Relief Center on January 7, 2014

n late November 2013, the renowned Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote a blog post about the current medical practice trend of migraine surgeries. Dr. Gupta is the Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and specializes in neurosurgery; he explained that the first migraine surgical procedure was discovered almost by accident by plastic surgeons.

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Is There a Link Between Obesity and Migraines?

There's an App for That! Best Apps to Deal With Your Migraine

Are There Any Side Effects for My Migraine Medication?

Ouch It Hurts! How to Recognize Your Migraine Pain Level

Can Children Get Migraines?

Best Over-the-Counter Migraine Medications

What is a Rebound Headache? Understanding Symptoms of Medication Overuse

Take Your Meds! Guide to Common Migraine Medications

What are the Side Effects of BOTOX for Migraines?

Which Migraine Surgery is Right For You?

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