Children's Migraines and Headaches

Children's Migraines and headaches can require special care.

• Children with Migraine and PFO A study looked at children with Migraine to determine the prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in children with Migraine.

• Abdominal Migraine - The Basics Abdominal Migraine is most often seen in children ages 5-9, but can occur in adults as well.  Abdominal Migraine is marked by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

• Axert FDA Approved for Adolescents The FDA has approved Axert for episodic Migraine treatment in adolescents, ages 12- to 17-years-old.

• Back To School With Migraines or Headaches When your child has a chronic illness, whether it's headaches, Migraines, or a different illness entirely, you can't afford to put off getting your child ready for school.

• Does Harry Potter Have Migraines? Are the headaches that originate in Harry Potter's scar really Migraines?  Teri Robert interviews Dr. Fred Sheftell, one of the authors of an article in Headache, “Harry Potter and the Curse of Headache.”

• Handling School with Migraines and Other Chronic Conditions School can go better for kids with Migraine or other illnesses when everyone takes their responsibilities seriously. Who is responsible for what?

• How Can I Help My Child with Migraines and Headaches? Children's symptoms can differ from adult's, and we need to know how to help them...

• Humidity and Precipitation May Trigger Children's Migraines and Headaches A new study has verified that humidity and precipitation can trigger Migraines and headaches in children.

• Making Teen School Years Manageable with Migraines & Headaches Tips for getting your teens ready for school when they have Migraine or other headache disorders.

• Why Children with Migraine Often Need Special Care Download a letter to explain to others why your child with Migraines needs special care or forms for your child's teacher.