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Migraines And First Child's Period
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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Teen daughter with Migraines triggered by heat, exercise, and period?
Full Question: My 13 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Aura Migraines. She has had 2 episodes and they have been 40 days... Read more »
Daily headaches after birth of child. Migraines?
Full Question: I am 27 and have been experiencing headaches that happen almost everyday. After the birth of my first child I had my... 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 »
First Migraine, 10 days, fear something worse?
Full Question: Never suffered headache before. Sudden severe headaches taking migraleve. Only taking away pain for an hour. Other symptoms... Read more »
Tips for Helping Your Child with Transitions
Dealing with transitions can be hard for anybody but for the child who has ADHD or other learning disabilities, transitions can be... Read more »
From Our Sources
Famous Migraineurs: Marcia Cross. Wife, mother, actress, and M...
Marcia Cross, a wife and mother of twin daughters, has a thriving acting career despite Migraine disease. She was born in Marlborough,... Read more »
Excerpt 2: "Living Well With Migraine Disease and Headaches"
The first time I remember having a Migraine attack was when I was six-years-old. At the time, I didn’t realize what it was. There were these... Read more »
When to See a Doctor for your School Age Child with ADD/ADHD
When a child enters first grade, he/she has his/her first experience with needing to sit still, pay attention for extended periods of time, homework... Read more »
Migraines, Depakote, and Birth Defects
Valproic acid, brand names Depakene and Depakote, is one of the few medications approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention. Taking valproic acid... Read more »
Migraine Food Triggers, Migraine Diet
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Non-Drug Treatments and Lifestyle ChangesThere are several ways to prevent migraine attacks. You should first try a healthy diet, the right amount of... Read more »
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