Understanding Migraines

Migraines and chronic headaches can wreak havoc on your ability to function and enjoy your life each day. Here you'll find the basics of what causes migraines and what you can do to find relief.

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Anatomy of a Migraine
Lead Expert Patient Teri Robert describes how you can identify the four phases of a Migraine, and the symptoms marking Migraine prodome, aura, headache, and postdome.
Types of Migraines and Headaches
There are many different kinds of Migraines, headaches, and other head pain disorders. Learn the basics of each type, and how they are commonly treated.
Introduction
Read this overview to learn the basics about migraines and other headaches, including symptoms and causes.

Diagnosis
Read our guide to diagnosing migraines to learn which tell-tale migraine symptoms physicians use to determine a migraine diagnosis.
Prognosis
How will migraines affect your life - and will you be able to find permanent relief? Read our guide to migrane prognosis to learn the details about what you can expect.
Causes
What causes your migraine headaches - and how can you avoid those factors? Read our guide to learn more about common migraine triggers.
Treatment
There are a number of ways to treat migraines depending upon the details of your diagnosis and whether you're a child or an adult. Read our guide to learn about your migraine treatment options.
Medications Used for Migraine Treatment
Medications used to treat migraines include over-the-counter drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and a whole host of other medications. Read our guide to learn the details about your migraine medication options.
Complications
Find out about other diseases, conditions, and risks associated with having Migraine disease..
Highlights
Find the latest information on drugs, treatment guidelines, and research about migraines.
Risk Factors
Learn the causes and triggers of migraine headaches and see how you might lower your risk.
Prevention
Even better than treating migraines is preventing the headaches in the first place. Read our guide to get ideas of what you might avoid to keep migraines away.
Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Prevention
Diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors can contribute to migraine headaches. Learn common migraine triggers in our guide to preventing migraines with lifestyle changes.
References
Review the list of doctors and researchers involved in the production of this online resource about migraines.