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Child Migraines
Diagnosis
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...
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From Our Experts
How Can I Help My Child with Migraines and Headaches?
As difficult as it is for adults to deal with Migraine disease and headache disorders, it's always worse... Read more »
Daily headaches after birth of child. Migraines?
Full Question: I am 27 and have been experiencing headaches that happen almost everyday. After the birth of my first child I had my... Read more »
Migraines and Teens
We recently read about a mother's struggle with her sixteen-year-old daughter and Migraine disease. Being a teenager has its own... Read more »
Our Children and Their Migraines, How Do You All Cope?
Our 12 year old son has the occasional Migraine attack. Thankfully, it is not necessary for him to take any preventive meds at this time.... Read more »
Making Your Teen's School Year Manageable with Migraines and Headache...
Our daughter's freshman year of college began last Monday, and our son begins eighth grade on Tuesday. With long lists in hand for both,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Managing your child's migraines
Experts from the American Academy of Family Physicians offer this list of tips for parents of children who suffer migraines. The list includes... Read more »
Back To School With Migraines or Headaches
It's that time of year again. That time when it's still summer, but time for school to start is sneaking up on us. Parents know that time all too... Read more »
Why Children with Migraine Often Need Special Care
Even young children can have severe Migraines, even children who are too young to talk and describe to their parents what’s wrong. To people on... Read more »
Migraine Share and Support Newsletter, 2/18/10
Wondering what's new? It can be tough to keep up with new information on MyMigraineConnection -- ... new articles about Migraines, medications, ... Read more »
Helping kids avoid migraine triggers
As adults, it's often difficult enough to recognize and learn to avoid migraine triggers, but it can be even harder for kids. Experts say it's... Read more »
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