Migraines Overview

Encyclopedia: Migraine

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Migraine is a neurological syndrome that can cause a wide range of symptoms during an attack. The most commonly thought of symptom is headache. It is widespread in the population. In the U.S., 18% of women and 6% of men report having had at least one migraine episode in the previous year, with seriousness ranging from an annoyance to a life-threatening and/or daily experience. Usually migraine causes episodes of severe...


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Migraine Guide

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While scientists still debate the exact mechanisms in the brain that cause migraines, they've made great strides in finding new treatments to derail the migraine train. Some of these treatments are older medications originally designed for ailments other than migraines. Some medicines are used as soon as the migraine begins, while others are taken daily to help prevent migraines. This guide will help you weigh the pros and cons of a variety of treatments, to help you determine the best course of action for you and your migraines.

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  • Headache and Migraines What Pill(s) Do You Take to Get... - 7 replies

    I had migraines about 3 years ago, and the doctors put me on periactian. It sustained my headaches . Now though, the migraines have come back, and seeing that periactian is only for kids, I can't...

    Feb 05, 2004

  • Headache and Migraines Migraines And Septoplasty (can It Be?) - 3 replies

    Have you heard of "septoplasty" -an operation of the nose- to relief migraines? If you have, please I have never heard of septoplasty curing migraines - headaches casued by sinus troubles...

    Apr 27, 2004

  • Headache Migraines Migraines And the Weather - 4 replies

    I am interested in a finding a way to track if anyone has weather-related migraines. I cannot seem to find rhyme or reason as to why I get migraines when I do. I have wondered...

    Sep 02, 2006

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  • Conditions treated: Neurology, Migraines

    Treating Migraines with Feverfew

    Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)is a herb about 18 inches high with white flowers which resemble daisies. The leaves are yellow-green with citrus scent...


  • Conditions treated: Neurology, Migraine

    Treat Migraine with Vegetable Juices

    The Carrot also scientifically called as Daucus carota subsp. sativus is a root vegetable belong to the Umbelliferae family, named after the umbrella...


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i get migraines about 6 times a year. when i get them, i can't see...

A seizure may be possible. I have migrains too. I know a lot about it and friends who have it. What you mentioned doesn't seem like it's only a...

Asked by britt brat - 16 months ago

What can be done about migraines caused by changes in temperature?
At work I am on the go moving from place to place and some rooms...

Its good that you have found out your triggers. However it might not only be a room temp issue. I have been dealing with sever migraines forever! I have been...

Asked by Haily - 13 months ago

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  • Can antidepressants help migraines?

    nothing helps my migranes. but they may for you. I think it depends on the chenistry of the person....

  • How long do migraines last?

    Migraines vary from one headache to another, and from one person to the next. I typically begin with a week long annoyance headache that hurts and does not ease, and can not be eased by...

Brain Anatomy Slide Show

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The brain is the most complicated organ in the human body. It is the control center of the body containing billions of nerve cells that coordinate our voluntary and involuntary movements, our thoughts and emotions, and our senses. Learn about the complexities of the human brain in this slide show.

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Congenital Heart Defects Slide Show

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Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:

Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.

Congenital Heart Defects Slide Show

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  • Migraine Triggers

    Many migraine triggers are specific to individuals (what gives you a migraine doesn't affect someone else). But there are universal migraine triggers -- ones that affect everyone. One of the biggest and least recognized of...


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    Migraine aetiology pathogenesis diagnosis management etc



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