Anyone, including children, with recurring or persistent headaches should consult a doctor. There are no blood tests or imaging techniques that can be used to diagnose migraine headaches. A diagnosis will be made on the basis of medical history and physical exam, and, if necessary, tests may be necessary to rule out other diseases or conditions that may be causing the headaches. It is important to choose a doctor who is sensitive to the needs of headache sufferers and aware of the...
Read moreWe all know the drill. If we are having the worst head pain of our life, seek immediate medical attention. It may be a life threatening... Read more »
When we came back from our family vacation in August, my father started complaining about what he thought might be Migraines. Since he's... Read more »
Last year, I told up you about William Cressey, age 10, who died in early March of 2005 from a completely and totally misdiagnosed case of... Read more »
There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If verapamil has been prescribed for you,... Read more »
November is upon us, which can bring lots of excitement and additional Migraine triggers into our lives. I need to be extra vigilant... Read more »
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Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, resulting in acute kidney failure.Alternative... Read more »
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The indirect Coombs' test measures the presence of antibodies to red blood cells in the blood (see also Coombs' test - direct). Alternative... Read more »
Many people self diagnose themselves or are even told by doctors that some of their headaches, especially those that are accompanied by facial pain... Read more »
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for Treating Migraine AttacksMany different medications are used to treat migraines. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specifically... Read more »
5-HTP is an amino acid produced by the human body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (LT), which is found in dietary proteins. It's... Read more »