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Can A Concussion Cause Migraines?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that may result in a bad headache, altered levels of alertness, or
It temporarily interferes with the way your brain works, and it can affect memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance, coordination, and sleep patterns.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A concussion may result when the head hits an object or a moving object strikes the head.
A concussion can result from a fall, sports...
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Concussions, Youth Football and Migraines
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05/12/08 #5: Migraine since concussion, nerve atlas?
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Concussion: The Basics
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Post-Traumatic Headache, Concussion, and Lou Gehrig's Disease
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Concussion: The Basics
We're hearing quite a bit in the news about concussion, a condition that's related to Migraine and headaches, especially as it relates to both... Read more »
Migraine Diary
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
Cortex Area of Brain Thicker in People with Migraine
A study published in the November 20, 2007, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, indicates that people... Read more »
Steering Clear of Migraine Triggers
One of the best ways to manage migraines is to identify the foods, habits, and environmental factors that trigger them for you, and to avoid those as... Read more »
New scan may detect brain damage from concussions
Scientists say they've discovered a way to detect brain damage caused by concussions, a finding that may help improve treatments for brain injuries. Read more »
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