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Migraine Children Treatment
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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8-year-old daughter. Migraine preventives?
Full Question: My 8 year old daughter gets migraines. Migraines run in my family. I have had them since very early childhood also, so I... Read more »
Didn't Quite Make It....
The first week and a half of school went by without a hitch for our son, who started 7th grade. I was a little concerned that he would get... Read more »
The Latest News From The Migraine Research Foundation
Join MRF's mailing list to receive our newsletter and other updates via email. MRF Funds New Investigator Award MRF is... Read more »
Migraine Abortive Maxalt Approved for Children 6- to 17-Years-Old
With Migraine, as with many other diseases and conditions, there are fewer medications that have been approved by the FDA for children than... Read more »
Migraine and Headache Clinical Trials Update 1/31/10
Many of us have heard about clinical trials and thought about them for our Migraines and headaches? They're definitely worth considering,... Read more »
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Handling School with Migraines and Other Chronic Conditions
Starting the school year with Migraine disease can be a chore for the entire family. Students may feel apprehensive about handling their Migraines... Read more »
Clinical trial: Topamax's effects on migraine attacks in child...
This is a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Topamax compared to placebo in the prevention of migraine attacks in children and teens.... Read more »
Children with Migraine and PFO
A recent study looked at children with Migraine to determine the prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in children with Migraine. What Is PFOPFO... Read more »
Humidity and Preciptation My Trigger Children's Migraines and ...
One of the most important parts of Migraine and headache management is trigger identification and management. We've known for some time now that... 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 »
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