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Monday, October, 19, 2009

How To Get Rid Of A Migraine Headache

Poor sleep may cause migraines

October 02, 2008
It may seem to migraine and headache sufferers that the pain interferes with how well they sleep. Recent studies, however, have found that getting a good night's rest is actually the first step in reducing or eliminating migraine and headache pain. Aids such as Ambien and Lunesta may help restore a normal sleep schedule. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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A New Tool - Your Migraine and Headache Diary
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Obviously, our goal is good Migraine and headache management. There are four basic parts of... Read more »

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Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

How many doctors did you see before your Migraines or headaches were accurately diagnosed? How many... Read more »

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Vertigo and Migraine
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...(dizziness) is a frequent symptom that accompanies migraine headache. Vertigo can occur during... Read more »

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Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraines and Headaches
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Technically, it's not quite summer. Uh huh, right. Try telling that to the warm weather Migraines... Read more »

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Migraines in Teenagers
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...summarized some of the important issues in teenagers with migraine headaches. Perhaps the most... Read more »

Health Guide

Professor James Lance: Australia Migraine and Headache Specialists
Doctor: Professor James Lance-Retired- -Retired- Read more »
James F. Grim, MD: Virginia Migraine and Headache Specialists
Doctor: James F. Grim, MD Clinic/Facility: Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center Address: Loisdale Drive Springfield, VA Telephone: 703-922-1000 Recommendation: Patient Feedback Comments:... Read more »
Troy G. Anderson, MD: Arizona Migraine and Headache Specialists
Doctor: Troy G. Anderson, MD Clinic/Facility: Address: 14044 West Camelback Road, Suite 216 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Telephone: 623-535-0050 Recommendation: Patient Feedback Comments: Although... Read more »
Migraine Diary: Track Your Migraine Triggers, Medications, and Headache Patterns
There are four basic parts of effective Migraine and headache management: Trigger identification and management. Preventing as many Migraines and headaches as possible. Aborting Migraine attacks... Read more »

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Vascular headaches are caused by blood vessel abnormalities. This diagram shows you how.... Read more »

Medications

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...(epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and reduce how often... Read more »

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...(epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and reduce how often... Read more »

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...(dye-HI-dro-er-GOT-uh-meen)Uses This medication is used to treat migraine headache ... Read more »

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...eating/sleeping habits, stress) may bring about a migraine headache. Avoiding these "triggers"... Read more »

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...eating/sleeping habits, stress) may bring about a migraine headache. Avoiding these "triggers"... Read more »

Related News

Clinical trial: Effects of different Maxalt doses on migraines
October 02, 2008

This is a study to evaluate the effects of different doses of Maxalt in people with migraine headaches. This national study is currently recruiting... Read summary »

Clinical trial: Occipital nerve stimulation for treating chronic migraines
October 02, 2008

This is a study to gather data about the use of occipital nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic migraine headache. This national study is... Read summary »

Migraines linked to libido, study finds
October 03, 2008

Research published in the journal Headache has shown that young men and women who suffer from migraines report having 20 percent more sexual desire... Read summary »

Study: No lasting social problems for kids with migraines
October 03, 2008

Experts have been concerned that children with chronic headaches or migraines are at risk for long-term problems in their relationships with peers.... Read summary »

Q&A: Is it a migraine or some other kind of headache?
October 02, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue if the headaches the reader is suffering are migraine headaches. Dr. Donohue lists some typical migraine symptoms and... Read summary »