From recent conversations, it seems that there is some confusion about what medications can and cannot abort a Migraine attack. This can be important because, whenever possible, it is better to abort an attack than to simply treat the symptoms.
There is growing evidence that Migraine is a progressive brain disease. White matter lesions are being found on the brains of Migraineurs, but the long-term implications of these lesions is yet to be determined. We know that blood vessels in the brain...
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
Full Question: Hi, I would like a little more info on how to identify rebound headaches. Are they quantity or drug days related. I ask... Read more »
Listen up, folks... TAKING OVER-THE-COUNTER OR PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATIONS OR MIGRAINE ABORTIVES MORE THAN TWO OR THREE DAYS A WEEK CAN... Read more »
Full Question:Please help!! I am a 30yr old female. A few years ago, I was in a couple of car accidents. Ever since then, I have had... Read more »
Darvon and Darvocet (and their generics) have been used as Migraine rescue medications and for treating some other headache disorders.... Read more »
Rescue Medications are those taken if abortive medications fail or if we can't take the abortive medications. Most rescue medications are pain... Read more »
Medications work well for the occasional headache, but experts say chronic over-the-counter medication use can backfire for those who suffer more... Read more »
High doses of verapamil may cause an irregular heartbeat in some patients who take the medication for cluster headaches, according to a recent study.... Read more »
Preventive medications are taken daily to reduce the frequency and severity of Migraine attacks and headaches. Most doctors recommend preventive... Read more »
Discussing Migraine medications can get confusing, partly because there are so many, partly because they're used for different purposes. Migraine... Read more »
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