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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. 
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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.
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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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What's That Smell? Managing Your Migraine Scent Triggers

By Migraine Relief Center on February 18, 2014
Scent triggers are among the most curious aspects of the migraine condition. Certain odors, aromas and scents can induce migraines in some patients, and the same goes for bright or intermittent lights, hormonal fluctuations, foods, beverages, noises, and more. Of all migraine triggers, scents tend to be the most talked about since they can often be pervasive and difficulty to manage.
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What is the Recovery Time for Migraine Surgery?

By Migraine Relief Center on February 13, 2014
Surgical procedures to bring relief to patients who suffer from the debilitating headaches brought on by chronic migraines have been making news headlines over the last few years. The number of migraine patients in the United States has been climbing steadily over the last few years, and with more than 30 million Americans affected by this condition, migraine surgeries are now increasingly being considered as a treatment option. 
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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.
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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.
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What is a Cluster Headache?

By Migraine Relief Center on January 3, 2014

What do acclaimed film director Frank Capra, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson and sorrowful writer Franz Kafka all have in common? They all suffered from the terrible condition known as cluster headache.

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Migraine Types: Do you Know Which Type you Suffer From?

By Migraine Relief Center on December 24, 2013

There are several different types of headaches and migraines, and it can often be difficult to tell them apart. However, once you know which type of pain you are experiencing, you and your doctor can work together to form a plan to treat your headaches

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The History of Migraine Headaches

By Migraine Relief Center on December 13, 2013

Migraines have plagued people for centuries, and they were first documented around 3,000 B.C. Famous people have suffered from migraines across the ages, including Julius Caesar, Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas Jefferson, and they all received different treatments according to the methods that were popular at the time. Doctors initially did not have an understanding of severe headaches and their causes, which led to some interesting techniques and treatments to prevent migraines and alleviate the...

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