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Migraine Acupuncture
Medications for Treating Migraine Attacks
Many different medications are used to treat migraines. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specifically approved only the following types of drugs for treating migraine attacks:
- Non-prescription drugs. Excedrin Migraine, Advil Migraine, and Motrin Migraine Pain
- Prescription drugs. Triptans and ergotamine
Other types of drugs, including opioids and barbiturates, are sometimes prescribed off-label for migraine treatment. Opioids and...
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Acupuncture for Migraine: Interpreting a New Study
Patients and health care professional alike diligently search for any treatments that are effective for Migraines. Researchers have been... Read more »
Migraine Term of the Day: Acupuncture
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 »
Acupuncture for Migraine: A Sham or Miracle?
Acupuncture, a complementary therapy used in conjunction with traditional western medicine, can be part of a comprehensive Migraine... Read more »
7/2/07 #9: Acupuncture and other alternative treatments for Migraine?
Full Question: I have been having migraines since age 11. I am now 35. I am in the process of looking for a new neurologist due to a move... Read more »
Migraine and Complementary Therapies in Victoria, British Columbia,...
Complementary therapies such as acupuncuture, biofeedback, and physical therapy can be a welcome addition in relieving Migraine pain.... Read more »
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Acupuncture, Migraine and Headache Glossary
Acupuncture is a form of treatment for pain that involves insertion of fine needles into particular points in the body known as "acupuncture... Read more »
Acupuncture and pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Acupuncture - pain relief; Hypnosis - pain relief; Guided imagery Information Alternative medicine refers to... Read more »
Study: Acupuncture does little for pain relief
According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, the pain-relieving effects of acupuncture are small compared to a placebo. In a... Read more »
Migraine
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Peter B. Kang, MD, Assistant in Neurology, Children's Hospital Boston, and Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical... Read more »
Migraine Food Triggers, Migraine Diet
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Non-Drug Treatments and Lifestyle ChangesThere are several ways to prevent migraine attacks. You should first try a healthy diet, the right amount of... Read more »
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