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Alternative Treatment for Migraine Headache

...ine sufferers often look to alternative treatments when traditional medical options do not provide adequate relief. These treatments include biofeedback, the use of melatonin, chiropractic, mass...
Early Treatments For Migraine Headaches

Migraines are more than typical headaches, requiring specific medications to ease pain. While hosts of options are available to relieve these headaches, these medications typically are most effecti...
Treatments to Relieve Migraine Headaches

...ily activities. Although there are many treatments available that can help relieve migraine pain, each treatment varies in the way it works and in the symptoms it treats. Therefore, it is import...
Alternative Migraine Headache Treatments

migraines are a severe headache caused by inflammation of the nerve endings and blood vessels in the brain. In addition to severe pain around the eyes, neck, face and sides of the head, migraines a...
5 Things You Need to Know About Natural Herbal Treatments for Menstrual Migraine Headaches

...aines are the most debilitating form of headache you can get. They represent about 10 percent of all headaches, and they are more common in women than men, primarily because they are often tied ...
What Are the Symptoms of a Migraine Headache?

... a medical condition that causes severe headache symptoms to develop in affected patients. Over 29 million people in the United States struggle with migraine symptoms, report health professional...
Photophobia & Other Symptoms of Migraine

...f headache, thus leading to appropriate treatment. According to Mayo Clinic, typical medications used to treat migraines include triptans, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ergot preparation...
Side Effects of Migraine Headaches

...toms distinguish it from other types of headaches. Women are more likely than men to suffer from migraine headaches, per Mayo Clinic. The process for identifying prevention and treatment methods...
5 Things You Need to Know About an Ocular Migraine Headache

migraine headaches cause severe pain that can last for days. The main symptom of a migraine is a severe throbbing on one or both sides of the head. You also may experience nausea and vomiting. Som...
Natural Relief From Migraines

...ntrol, explore some of the more natural treatments for migraine pain relief that don't involve medications.
Over-The-Counter Medications for Migraines

...adults in the United States suffer from migraine Headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. Many of these individuals may turn to their local drugstore to seek an over-the-counter...
Acute Migraine Treatments

... and sensitivity to light and/or sound, migraine headaches affect nearly 30 million Americans and account for more than $13 billion in lost wages and impaired work performance, according to Amer...
Acute Migraine Symptoms

...gue and sensitivity to light and sound. Treatments for pain can be taken at the onset of symptoms and are most effective before a full-blown attack occurs.
5 Things You Need to Know About Ocular Migraine Symptoms

... Ocular migraines usually don't require treatment because they are harmless, albeit disturbing. However, you should always see your doctor for a proper diagnosis if you experience any ocular mig...
Home Remedy for a Migraine Headache

Migraines are severe headaches that last for several hours and sometimes even days. The headaches are chronic and are often preceded by warning signs such as seeing flashing lights, tingling of the...
Naturopathic Remedies for Migraines

Migraine headaches---those pounding, severe headaches that make it difficult to open your eyes and even cause nausea---are often treated by medications. But some people may experience side effects,...
Migraine Symptoms and Treatment

A migraine headache is pretty easy to spot--think of the worst headache you have ever had in your life. Often, it starts with what is known as an "aura," or a strange light surrounding everything y...
Symptoms of Ocular Migraines

...rological conditions that cause chronic headaches. At times, the eye is affected by the migraine attack, causing migraine symptoms in the eye itself. Some individuals experience an aura before t...
3 Types of Migraines

Migraines are a particular headache disorder caused by blood vessel changes---tightening and swelling called constriction and dilation---around the brain. These changes appear linked to levels of s...
Research Medications for Migraines

...ion, 29.5 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. In addition to the medical care costs of migraine sufferers, there are also the costs of missed days at work and reduced productivity....
5 Things You Need to Know About Migraine Myths

...ple think that migraines are simply bad headaches. This isn't the case, because a variety of unique symptoms distinguish a true migraine from a merely irritating headache. Auras, which often acc...
Drug Treatment for Migraine Pain Medication

Migraine headaches are more than just simple headaches. They can cause vomiting and nausea and make it difficult to even open your eyes to light or hear any noise at all. Migraines are common, stri...
Caffeine Migraine Treatments

...ng to the National headache Foundation. Treatment for these debilitating headaches ranges from prescription pain relievers and prevention medications to herbal remedies, ice packs, headache rubs...
Books on Migraines

...ant than that associated with a typical headache. Several other symptoms can accompany the pain, including nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to lights and sounds. There are a number of ways to tr...
Migraine Symptoms and Side Effects

...host of bothersome symptoms accompanies migraines, chronic headaches that cause significant pain for hours or days, afflicting approximately 30 million Americans, according to the Neurology Chan...
Smart Shopping for Migraine Relief Medicine

...ful symptoms associated with a migraine headache. Due to the disabling effects of a migraine, there are a variety of migraine relief medicines that work to counter the symptoms and onset of thes...
What Is a Migraine Aura?

... they are often a warning sign before a headache or migraine is about to occur.
Migraine Headache Signs

...eme pain and discomfort from a Migraine headache can cause you to miss work, school or a relaxing evening with your family. Migraine headaches are quite common, although more prevalent among wom...
Symptoms of Menstrual Migraine Headaches

migraine headaches are neurological problems that can cause very severe symptoms. A migraine headache can strike at any time but typically occurs regularly--whether it's once a week or once a month...
The Names of Migraine Medications

... Stroke (NINDS), people who suffer from migraine Headache describe intense, pulsing or throbbing pain specific to one place in the head. Headache pain frequently comes with sensitivity to light ...
Caffeine & Migraine Headaches

...s in some people, but in others it is a treatment. The stimulatory effects of caffeine and its ability to constrict blood vessels helps relieve migraine pain, while these same properties sensiti...
Yoga as a Migraine Treatment

A migraine is a severe headache caused by inflammation of the nerve endings and blood vessels in the brain. In addition to severe pain around the eyes, neck, face and sides of the head, it is often...
Holistic Migraine Cure

... headaches consider seeking alternative treatments.
Migraine Causes & Treatments

...are excruciating and often debilitating headaches. Symptoms of migraines include severe head and neck pain, retinal pressure or discomfort, nausea, vomiting and dizziness, and the headaches are ...
How Can I Prevent a Migraine Before My Menstrual Period?

A menstrual migraine is enormously painful and often incapacitates the woman who experiences one. The migraine that appears as the menstrual period is approaching may cause nausea, vomiting, head p...
5 Things You Need to Know About Types of Migraine Headaches

... definite diagnosis before starting any treatment. Both general practitioners and neurologists see people with migraines.
Alternative Treatments for Migraine

...n-relieving, there are some alternative treatments to try. Holistic On Line lists many alternative treatments that include those for migraine such as herbs, aromatherapy and acupuncture. In ad...
Migraine Causes and Treatment

...ly debilitating and are more than a bad headache. They are, in fact, a neurological condition that can affect people for hours or days. There are different types of migraines, but it is common f...
5 Things You Need to Know About Migraine Headaches And Vision

...s see millions of people every year for migraine headaches, a common problem that appears to decrease with age. A small percentage of people experience vision problems with their migraine headac...

Soy

Soy has been suggested for many conditions including high cholesterol, cardiovascular health, menopausal symptoms, an...
Arginine

...ripheral vascular disease) and vascular headache).
Coenzyme Q10

...nditions and remains controversial as a treatment in many areas.
St. John's wort

...n-day use of St. John's wort is for the treatment of depression.

Migraines
- Posted On April 25, 2009 07:28:24 AM
  ... another thread Gracie mentioned taking migraine medication. I've had killer migraines for decades, and have not yet found anything that controls them, other than gravol, demerol, and sleeping ... Read More
- Posted On April 25, 2009 07:56:27 AM
  ...usband thinks I have combo headaches... migraine & tension. I have taken 100 mg of the Imitrex for an extremely bad one... and sometimes just repeated the 50 mg with another Goody's Powder ... Read More
q. for ppl who experience migraine or survived from it
- Posted On May 19, 2008 07:06:07 PM
  at what age did you start having migraine? have you heard about any method that could help to get rid of them permanently? do you have any experience with Reiki therapy? what do you think about it... Read More
- Posted On May 19, 2008 07:21:27 PM
  ...e was more severe because I didn't seek treatment till it was almost too late. Have you taken her to a doctor for diagnosis & prescriptive medicine? Read More
Migraine Triggers
- Posted On February 6, 2009 06:09:56 AM
  I generally experience hormone related migraines once a month. But I will get them occasionally at other times. I've noticed that certain sweets cause them as well. And a sweet-related migraine ... Read More
- Posted On February 6, 2009 09:46:13 AM
  I had migraines for 30 years- every month- related to my menstrual period- took beta blockers and prozac (keeps serotonin level) to prevent them and Imitrez when Igot one. Menopause cured them, ... Read More
TIA @ 25 years old. PFO, atrial septal aneurysm and long history of migraine
...migranie, having suffered from blinding headaches for most of my life. I do worry, whatever course I take, that I could suffer later in life from internal bleeding (the result of ...
- Posted On March 9, 2010 11:50:03 AM
  ... months the benefits were very real, no headaches for 2 years now. I've also notice a huge increase in performance athletically. My opinion; why risk your life to the effectiveness of drugs when... Read More
- Posted On March 10, 2010 07:00:35 AM
  ...for a long time? How frequent were your migraine's before the proceedure? I agree on the surgery route - it seems that daily aspirin is a bit like putting a plaster over the wound. It's on... Read More
Treating PCOS WITHOUT Contraceptives
- Posted On December 17, 2008 11:20:07 AM
  ...and I’d like to discuss with her PCOS treatment options that do not involve contraceptives. I have been on Yasmin since 2001/2002 (when I was diagnosed) and though it regulates my periods eff... Read More
- Posted On December 19, 2008 04:54:27 PM
  ...rily because I have been diagnosed with migraines. And evidently if you have migraines that increases your risk of having a stroke while on the pill. So no more Yasmin. Birth control was not ... Read More
Eye Strain
- Posted On March 12, 2008 09:03:38 AM
  ... a neurologist who suspects I'm getting migraines. I always thought migraines were excruciating, and these headaches are not, so I was skeptical. I did the MRI and EEG anyway, and both came ou... Read More
- Posted On March 12, 2008 09:32:32 AM
  ... cause eye strain)... for some they get headaches "behind he eyes" so to speak with fluorescent lighting and some say the slight (almost imperceivable) flicker of some CFLs give them headaches..... Read More
Nuva Ring
- Posted On August 6, 2008 03:00:20 PM
  ...ery much put upon if you should require treatment for a lengthy illness. Read More
- Posted On August 15, 2008 02:47:21 PM
  ...ere... and now I'm on NuvaRing. I have migraines... USUALLY during that time of the month... but occasionally at other times. Other birth control options made them worse. The NuvaRing seems t... Read More
Possible Period Pain Solution?
- Posted On August 14, 2008 08:39:20 PM
  ...ck with a vengence. I also get hormonal migraines every couple of months before I get my period. This has disrupted my schooling and social life. My mum said there was this procedure they could ... Read More
- Posted On August 21, 2008 12:21:42 AM
  ...*may* be worth looking into alternative treatment as well if you've exhausted the conventional methods. Read More
So glad I'm off the pill!
- Posted On March 1, 2009 05:12:26 AM
  ...out of control) but I also had terrible migraines and my sex drive was significantly reduced. I also suffer from narcolepsy and during that time my tiredness got A LOT worse. I figured it had ... Read More
- Posted On March 7, 2009 09:17:34 AM
  ... effects it was giving me: weight gain, headaches and nausea. Then I decided to try again in November 2008..same issues with horrible mood swings!! I stopped taking it January this year because ... Read More
The last post is the winner...
- Posted On December 4, 2007 09:22:36 AM
  Hi everyone, I'm new compared to alot of people and I've been involved in a few serious topics recently, I just thought I'd say that the last person to post here is the winner... talk about anythin... Read More
- Posted On December 4, 2007 09:52:04 AM
  What do we win? Read More
Sucralose: An Update

...They?re also blamed for everything from migraines to multiple sclerosis. I addressed those concerns in a Newsletter on sucralose over three years ago (1). However, I?ve gotten numerous questions...
Sucralose: An Update
...They?re also blamed for everything from migraines to multiple sclerosis. I addressed those concerns in a Newsletter on sucralose over three years ago (1). However, I?ve gotten numerous questions...
- Posted On August 5, 2008 08:03:00 AM
  ...k to it. I have been lucky not to get a headache yet. But WOW! am I having mood swings. Read More
- Posted On August 4, 2008 12:04:39 PM
  This is a very interesting subject. We have gone back and forth with sugar vs. artificial sweeteners and we finally agreed to stick with regular sugar (only 15 calories/tsp) or dehydrated cane juic... Read More
Friday Chatter!
Post anything thats going on, good or bad!
- Posted On October 24, 2008 07:19:41 AM
  ...agnosed with glaucoma. That is where my migraines come from. I don't need surgery yet since it is only moderate. On top of that I was diagnosed with convergence insufficiency. I need physical th... Read More
- Posted On October 24, 2008 10:33:53 AM
  ...ar about your headaches. My mother gets migraines and they always make her sick. Hopefully your doctor can help to get them under control. Now that you have the diagnosis hopefully you can get t... Read More
Challenge for Bingers - # of Days without Binging
- Posted On September 14, 2008 12:45:46 AM
  ... shake the guilt. Plus, I have an awful headache. Oh well, back on track today, hey? Read More
- Posted On August 25, 2008 12:45:27 PM
  Hi all, I know there have been similar threads in the past, but I thought it'd be nice to start up a new one. For all us compulsive eaters/bingers out there - why not see how long we can go witho... Read More
Sick.
... imitrex to avail. I have had the worst migraine of my life (they all seem that way, but this one was pretty bad) and it lasted 3 days. Have any of you heard anything like changes in diet and...
- Posted On March 7, 2008 07:03:38 AM
  ...migraines from sodium, but I do get bad headaches if a) I haven't had enough protein that day b) I haven't had any caffeine that day Damn that caffeine addiction - I don't need a lot, b... Read More
- Posted On March 7, 2008 07:28:45 AM
  ...that pack as much pain as a full-length migraine. I do know they are more prone to happen when stress is involved, usually from anxiety attacks. But often it's when I haven't had my soda fix f... Read More