Why headaches and Migraines and some other conditions occur together is not well understood, but the connections are there. Taking into account other conditions which may be affecting us can help improve our headache and Migraine management. If you question whether thyroid issues may be affecting you, speak with your doctor.
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Resources:
Bigal, Marcelo E., Sheftell, Fred D., Rapoport, Alan M., Tepper, Stewart J. "The Woman With the Never Ending Headaches." from: Purdy, R. Allan, MD, FRCPC; Rapoport, Alan, MD; Sheftell, Fred, MD; Tepper, Stewart, MD. "Advanced Therapy of Headache," Second Edition. B.C. Decker. 2004.
Bigal, Marcelo E., Sheftell, Fred D., Rapoport, Alan M., Tepper, Stewart J. & Lipton, Richard B. (2002) Chronic Daily Headache: Identification of Factors Associated With Induction and Transformation. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain 42 (7), 575-581. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.02143.x
Spierings, Egilius L.H. (2001) Daily Migraine With Visual Aura Associated With an Occipital Arteriovenous Malformation. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain 41 (2), 193-197. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.2001.111006193.x
Interview with John Claude Krusz, MD, PhD. November 13, 2006.
© 2007, Teri Robert
Last updated November 14, 2007.
