One of the difficulties encountered at times when discussing Migraines occurs when a Migraineur is given a diagnosis that isn't actually accurate in diagnostic terms, but is really a descriptive term.
Such terms may be used fairly frequently, but they fall short of a diagnosis and may also be used differently from one doctor to another. That's one reason why most doctors diagnose based in the International Headache Society's International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition...
Read moreThere's a good bit of confusion at times about whether you can have a Migraine without having a headache. The simplest answer is, "Yes."... Read more »
Full Question: What experiences have you had with Acephalgic or Silent Migraine? Specifically, duration of the cycle and treatment to... Read more »
Full Question: For the past two years, I have been experiencing a strange visual disturbance in my left eye. Usually triggered by... Read more »
Full Question:Is it possible for an individual to have symptoms of different types of migraines? I have had migraines with aura but... Read more »
Full Question: I have gotten migraines in the past. Recently, I've been having aura symptoms without headache. My symptoms are... Read more »
What is a Migraine? That's partly answered by saying what a Migraine is not. A Migraine is not a headache. Migraine has now been shown to be a... Read more »
You've been to the doctor, and he or she said you have Migraines or Migraine headaches. Diagnosis accomplished, right? Not really. Did your doctor... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PrognosisFor many people, migraines eventually go into remission and sometimes disappear completely, particularly as they age. Estrogen decline after... Read more »
The two most common types of migraine headache are classic and common. The classic migraine begins with a prodrome stage characterized by feelings of... Read more »
Everything Migraine and Headache Here is a master list of our content listed in alphabetical order. You can search the page by hitting the control... Read more »