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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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Health Guide

Migraine: What Is It?
...............Advancements in imaging technology have allowed scientists to actually observe the brain during a Migraine attack. The most prevalent theory is that Migraineurs have overly excitable... Read more »
James F. Grim, MD: Virginia Migraine and Headache Specialists
...Recommendation: Patient Feedback Comments: Patients MUST be Kaiser members. Is not actually a headache and Migraine specialist, but is a neurologist who has been highly recommended by patients. Read more »
Troy G. Anderson, MD: Arizona Migraine and Headache Specialists
...623-535-0050 Recommendation: Patient Feedback Comments: Although Dr. Litchfield is not a headache and Migraine specialist, he comes highly recommended by Migraineurs whom he has helped. Read more »
Abdominal Migraine: Migraine Glossary
Abdominal Migraine - type of Migraine occurring mainly in childhood, characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sometimes diarrhea, but with little or no headache. Children with... 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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...combination medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Acetaminophen helps to... Read more »

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...(epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and reduce how often... Read more »

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