My head and neck have been bothering me for the last few days, and I've had a Migraine that just wouldn't quit. I was on the verge of getting an IV infusion or lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to break my current cycle when thankfully, it broke. I'm not a big fan of getting infusions or LP's, but if one would make the pain go away, I'm all in. In any event, this Migraine left me quite "postdromy," which is not the official term; postdrome is.
This lingering Migraine attack was accompanied by a...
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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 »
I attended the fourth Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy's Headache on the Hill in Washington, D.C., last week. As a Migraineur and... Read more »
Review – “Migraine and Other Headaches” by William B. Young, MD, and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD Ranking 5 stars out of 5 We often discuss... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Migraine Headache
Signs and Symptoms of Migraine HeadacheAs noted above, migraine headaches are characterized by: Location of pain - the eyes, on the side of the head... Read more »
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 »
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Does the "Big O" cause or stop headaches and Migraine? We've all heard the old joke, "Not tonight, dear. I have a headache." Right? Surprisingly... Read more »
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