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Migraine Term of the Day: Postdrome

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron

Migraine Term of the Day: Prodrome

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron

New Migraine and Headache Info on MMC, 11/03/09

Hello, everyone! For those of you who are super busy or don't feel well enough to look around for what's new, each week, here's some of the newest information we've published here for you on MyMigraineConnection.com... Migraines, Cardiovascular Issues, and Triptans We've all been told that triptans and cardiovascular disease don't... Read moreChevron

Migraines, Cardiovascular Issues, and Triptans

There are seven medications in the triptan family-- Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, Amerge, Relpax, Axert, and Frova -- as well as Treximet, which is a combination of Imitrex and Naproxen Sodium. Each of the triptans binds to different combinations of serotonin receptors, which is why our bodies may respond differently to each of them. The... Read moreChevron

Migraine Term of the Day: Neurotransmitter

When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come across medical terms that can be confusing. Sometimes, it's easy enough to substitute another word or a short phrase for the medical term. At other times, substituting just doesn't convey quite the same ... Read moreChevron

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