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Migraine Headache Attacks
A new study found that men who have had migraines have a 24 percent higher risk for heart disease compared to those who have not. The study also showed the men had a 42 percent increased risk for heart attacks. Researchers don't understand the link but say that people who have migraines tend to have more risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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From Our Experts
Is it a Headache or Migraine?
Sometimes telling the difference between a Migraine attack and a headache can be difficult. Migraines can come on suddenly, or have... Read more »
Headache or Migraine? A name says so much!
One of the biggest issues facing Migraineurs is the misconceptions and general lack of understanding from other people. Too many people... Read more »
05/07/07 #6: Jumbled speech and numb arms during Migraines?
Full Question:My 20 year old daughter is having migraines occasionally. Her speech is affected by them. Is this very common? She thinks... Read more »
Ask the Expert: Migraines Caused by TMJ?
Dear Dr. Borigini,Is TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) often associated with migraines? I have had chronic classical migraines... Read more »
From Our Sources
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 »
Transformed Migraine
Transformed Migraine (TM) is Migraine which began manifesting in episodic Migraine attacks, increasing in frequency and changing characteristics, and... Read more »
Taking Triptans During Migraine Aura May Work Better
It's confusing. Some doctors tell us to take Migraine abortive medications such as the triptans early in a Migraine attack -- during the aura if... Read more »
A Migraine Can Be an Emergency
There are times when a Migraine gets to the point where we should seek emergency care. This can be a tricky topic to discuss, but it's important. ... Read more »
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