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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 effective Migraine and headache management:

  1. Trigger identification and management.
  2. Preventing as many Migraines and headaches as possible.
  3. Aborting Migraine attacks as quickly and effectively as possible.
  4. Rescue -- medications kept on hand and plans made for when part #3 fails.

One of the most helpful tools for you and your doctors is a Headache and Migraine Diary. It will be useful to track trigger...

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Expert & Community Posts

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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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New Quiz - Identify the Type of Migraine or Headache!
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Migraine without aura, Migraine with aura, hemicrania continua, acephalgic Migraine, ice pick... 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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Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraines and Headaches
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Summer. I love it and hate it. I love the colors, but sweet, warm breezes, not needing a coat, and... Read more »

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2008 Migraine and Headache Poetry Contest
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

Two types of chronic pain are Migraines and headaches. In addition to being chronic pain... 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 »
Valerie Brown, M.D.: Alaska Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists
Doctor: Valerie Brown, M.D. Retired - Not seeing patients.  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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...these "triggers" may help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches. Consult your doctor for... Read more »

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...these "triggers" may help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches. Consult your doctor for... Read more »

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