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Prednisone Treatment Migraines
Histamine headache; Headache - histamine; Migrainous neuralgia; Headache - cluster
Treatment
Treatment does not cure cluster headaches. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. The headaches may go away on their own, or you may need treatment to prevent them.
Smoking, alcohol use, specific foods, and other factors that seem to trigger cluster headaches should be avoided. A headache diary can help you identify your headache triggers. When you get a headache, write down the day...
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10/15/07 #9: Tingling or numbness? Prednisone for Migraine pain?
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Prednisone, the Dirty Little Secret, Becomes More Respectable
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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 »
Glutamate: A New Key To Migraine Treatment?
Information presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (April, 2009) indicates that glutamate receptors may play a... Read more »
Aromatherapy for Migraines and headaches
Aromatherapy is often called an "alternative therapy. Based on my experience, I would prefer to call aromatherapy a "complementary therapy," one... Read more »
Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment re...
Dietary supplements are an important part of many treatment regimens for headache and Migraine prevention. When we buy supplements, most of us assume... Read more »
Migraine
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Not all migraine headaches can be prevented. However, identifying your headache triggers can help to reduce the frequency and severity of... Read more »
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