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Thursday, January 17th, 2013
People who suffer from chronic migraines often get asked, “Is there anything I can do to help?” by close thoughtful friends, relatives, and colleagues. Next time, hand them a list! An excellent column pointed out 36 things people can do to help out the chronically ill, many of which are particularly helpful for migraine sufferers.
Whether you suffer from fibromyalgia, migraines, arthritis, or chronic back pain, we think you’ll agree that this “wish list” for migraineurs a handy tool for enabling the people closest to you- your spouse, children, church members- to provide support without spending a lot of money.
Here are some great tips that stand out- for the entire list, go to But You Don’t Look Sick.
- Buy a migraine care package, complete with unscented skin lotion, hot/cold packs, eye shades, and ear plugs.
- Go to the book store and pick up a blank journal, to be used as a migraine diary.
- Offer to do house chores that are difficult to do during a migraine attack, such as wash dishes, run a load of laundry, water the plants, or take out the garbage.
- How about a quick back rub or foot massage?
- Offer to babysit the kids, even for just one hour, or until our migraine medications have kicked in.
- Offer to take the dog for a walk; he’s lonely too!
- Bring over some home-cooked meals that can be easily frozen and heated up later. Make sure they’re migraine-friendly, and don’t contain known triggers, like cheese, tomato sauce, or dried meats.
- Send a friendly email; or better yet, drop by just to say hello.
- Keep inviting us to things, even though we’ve canceled out on you in the past.
- Give me a hug! <3
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Migraines are a neurological disorder that occurs most often in women- three to one, according to current research. Not only does sex determine your proneness for migraine attacks- fierce pounding headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity- but also when it comes to migraine symptoms and triggers, male and female migraineurs are from two different planets.
The X factor
Recently, Australian researchers made a breakthrough discovery- they found a link between the X chromosome and migraine disorder. Specifically, X chromosomes sometimes interfere with a gene responsible for maintaining iron levels, starting a chain reaction of iron deficiency, less oxygen in the brain, and ultimately, a migraine attack.
Since women have 2 X chromosomes to males’ one X chromosome, it’s no surprise that the tendency to get migraines is so far tilted towards the female.
Why do Women get more Migraines than Men do?
PTSD and male migraines
 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seems to be the deciding factor in demonstrating the difference between male and female migraine sufferers.
Although women are more likely to suffer from PTSD (from child abuse, incest, or alcoholism) than men, and despite the fact that women are three times more likely to get migraine headaches than men, the correlation between PTSD and migraines is somehow significantly stronger in male migraine sufferers.
Studies show that men are four times more likely to suffer a combination of migraines with PTSD than women who get chronic migraines.
This is the first time scientists have seen an emotional disorder have a stronger impact on male chronic headache sufferers than their female counterparts.
Theories abound, but as of yet, no scientific explanation is available that explains the correlation between male migraine sufferers and PTSD.
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New Hope For Migraine Sufferers: Female Gene Blamed For Chronic Headaches
Men, women, and migraine: The role of sex, hormones, obesity, and PTSD
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Migraines are a neurological disorder that occurs most often in women- three to one, according to current research. Not only does sex determine your proneness for migraine attacks- fierce pounding headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity- but also when it comes to migraine symptoms and triggers, male and female migraineurs are from two different planets.
Statistically prone
When you look at current migraine research, it seems like it’s the woman’s lot in life to suffer from migraines.
- For example, in an American Migraine Study of 30,000 individuals, scientists found migraine disorder in 18.2% of women and 6.5% of men.
- A UK study noted migraines in 18% of women, where only 8% of men reported having ever suffered a migraine headache.
- Childhood migraine sufferers under the age of 12 are usually boys, but beginning with puberty, the likeliness to suffer from migraines slowly shifts to females, peaking at a 3 to 1 ratio between the ages of 35 and 45.
- When comparing the rate of migraine with aura (MA) versus migraine without aura, scientists note that male migraine aura sufferers are more likely to experience their first migraine from an earlier age (5 yrs.), where female migraineurs who experience migraine with aura began at the age of 12 or 13.
When Migraine Aura with Aphasia leaves you Lost for Words
More migraine triggers
One reason women are most prone to migraines has to do with Mother Nature. Women get menstrual migraines; men don’t- plain and simple. Women suffer hormonal imbalances as a result of puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, birth control, and menopause- all of which trigger migraines.
About 14% of women only get migraines during their periods, because of hormonal imbalances.
Women get the Lion’s Share of Migraines and Chronic Pain
Another theory is in the way women and men react to stress. Women are more likely to be introspective, to fixate on emotional issues, conflicts, and crises, which in turn trigger migraines, where men are more physical-oriented, and their stress manifests itself in backaches and aggressive behavior.
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New Hope For Migraine Sufferers: Female Gene Blamed For Chronic Headaches
Men, women, and migraine: The role of sex, hormones, obesity, and PTSD
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Suffering from migraine headaches is painful enough…now, a new report says that mommy migraine sufferers are more than twice as likely to have babies with colic than non-migraine headache sufferers, leading experts to wonder if colic in infants is an early symptom of migraines.
Migraines from birth? Maybe…
In a recent University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study, child neurologist Dr. Amy Gelfand surveyed 154 moms with migraines, and made this startling discovery:
Mothers who have a history of migraines are 2 ½ times more likely to have babies that show symptoms of colic, compared with moms who have no history of migraines.
Where 11% of non-migraineur mothers have colicky babies, a much higher percentage- 29 percent- of mothers who suffer from migraines give birth to babies who cry around the clock and appear to be suffering from a mysterious pain for which there is no relief.
Colic attacks or migraine attacks?
Moms have been fretting over colicky babies ever since the Stone Age. For years, scientists have wondered what causes this mysterious affliction that begins at the age of two months and may continue well into toddlerhood.
Symptoms of colic include fussiness, abnormal crying patterns, excessive crying, restlessness, inability to sleep through the night, and a general impression that your baby is suffering from some sort of immense pain that cannot be relieved. (Sound like migraines?)
“We’ve known about colic for a really long time,” Dr. Gelfand says, “but despite this fact, no one really knows why these babies are crying.”
 In recent years, speculations have been made linking colic with gastrointestinal problems. Debates raged over whether or not bottle-fed babies suffer more colic than breast-fed babies do, insinuating that mothers who feed their babies infant formulas are unintentionally harming them. Grandmother tonics abound, promising to relieve gas pains that indicate colic.
After 50 years of research, we are still no closer to understanding what causes colic in infants, nor how to cure it. Now, this promising new research sheds a new light on infant colic by introducing migraine disorder as a potential factor.
Infant migraine therapy
If colic in babies is really one of the first symptoms of migraine attacks, then we can use this information to begin safe, effective therapy from an early age- colic therapy, combined with migraine prevention.
Here are some effective migraine therapies and coping mechanisms that are worth investigating:
Reduce stimulation. We know that certain things trigger migraines; why not use this approach to ease colic in babies? If you know that bright lights and strong scents trigger your own migraine attacks, then consider keeping the lights down for your own baby, and switching to non-scented baby lotions and cleansers.
Keep a migraine diary. Keep a log of your baby’s sleeping and crying patterns, noting when you breastfed or bottle-fed. If you breastfeed, also take notes on what you ate. Also include other factors like weather, runny nose, coughing, doctor’s checkups, and vaccinations. In a few weeks, you may have enough information to provide some helpful clues as to what’s triggering your baby’s colic (or migraine) attack.
Hydrate. Dehydration sometimes triggers migraines, so make doubly certain that your baby is well fed, and receives proper hydration. If you live in an arid environment, then consider using a hot/cold humidifier.
Keep things regular. The migraine brain is not flexible- it prefers rigid schedules. Try to implement as much regularity into your baby’s day as possible. Even if the only constant seems to be her continuous screaming, you still have some control over her daily timetable.
- Put her down for naps at home and always at the same times each day.
- Go for walks in the mornings or afternoons, but always at the same time of day, every day.
- Try to feed only at regular intervals. This can be challenging, because all of your natural instincts tell you to comfort your baby in any way possible, and nothing is more comforting for your baby than a warm breast or bottle of milk. Use your best judgment on this.
Ask your doctor about baby vitamins. Much research has been done on the link between migraines and vitamin deficiency. In several cited studies, patients who received doses of riboflavin and magnesium saw a dramatic results. Many infant vitamin supplements are available, but you should consult your child pediatrician before using. Ask specifically about the safety of magnesium and vitamin B2 (riboflavin) supplements for infants.
Begin migraine treatments from the womb. If migraines are part of your family history, then you should consider using migraine treatments that are safe, natural, and free of side effects. Consult your OB/GYN about the safety of taking supplements like magnesium, coenzyme Q10, riboflavin, and butterbur.
Please tell us…
- Are you a mom with migraines and if so, did your babies suffer from colic?
- Do have grown children who had colic as infants, and now struggle with migraines?
- How do you think scientists can use this information to better our understanding of migraines?
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Read more about migraines and pregnancy:
6 Safe Migraine Treatments for Pregnant Moms
Women get the Lion’s Share of Migraines and Chronic Pain
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Outrageous, bizarre, and just plain ignorant things said to migraine headache patients by husbands, ER doctors, neurologists, coworkers, neighbors, family, and well-meaning friends. Responding to Wrong-Headed Migraine Tips:
Some things are better left unsaid
We’ve all received a few choice comments regarding our chronic migraines that we wish we could forget. Often, people mean well, but simply don’t know what to say. At such times, the right response is usually no response. Saying something to a friend or neighbor that you might regret later will just add fuel to your already raging inferno of stress.
Then, there are the times when people make insensitive comments, the kind that frankly leave you too flabbergasted for words. A good line of defense is to store up some verbal ammo, something that, when said with a faint smile, will get your point across without causing offense.
Here is a list of 35 things people should never say to anybody suffering from chronic migraine pain, and some suitable replies.
- Have you tried (fill in the blanks)? Yes, I’ve heard of aspirin, Excedrin, Imitrex, Botox, Aleve, etc.
- Migraines, they have treatments for that now. You must not be trying hard enough. Just grin and walk away.
- Have you tried Googling your migraine symptoms? Even better, send your friends, family, and coworkers a few links to some helpful migraine advocate websites. Top 20 Websites for Migraine Headache Patients
- It’s all in your head. Correct- my brain, which is in my head, keeps sending out pain signals to my nerve sensors.
- We all get headaches… Yes, well, migraine illness is a neurological disease, like Parkinson’s disease.
- What, are you sick again? Unfortunately, I will probably have to battle with migraines all of my life, unless scientists come up with a foolproof cure.
 Funny, you don’t look sick… Looks can be deceiving.- Gosh, you look terrible! Thanks?
- What can I do to help? This question is okay, as long as you plan on following up with real actions. Offer to pitch in with housework, drive carpool for a few days, or pick something up at the supermarket.
- What’s with the sunglasses? I’m not trying to bring back the 80’s, it’s just that bright lighting causes migraines.
- Why don’t you get out and enjoy life a bit? Between migraine attacks, I do go out and do the same things non-migraineurs do. But during a migraine attack, and while recuperating afterwards, the pain is just too immense for me to even step outside.
- Maybe if you just stop thinking about it all the time, it would go away. You try to “stop thinking” about a blunt axe digging into the side of your head, which is what migraine headaches often bear to mind.
- You just need to learn how to relax. Stress is the #1 contributor to headaches, that is true. However, relaxation techniques are just one part of a multi-faceted plan towards preventing chronic migraines. 6 Migraine Myth-conceptions
- You just need to exercise more. Same as above, yoga, tai chi, and moderate aerobics are all effective at reducing the number and severity of migraine symptoms, but they are part of a larger pain management approach.
- You’re just looking for attention. Toddlers, children, and sometimes, troubled teenagers, seek negative attention. Please don’t infantilize my condition.
- You just need to have a few kids. It’s true that pregnancies sometimes reverse the symptoms of migraines, but you’re not suggesting I have babies just to prevent having migraines, are you? 6 Safe Migraine Treatments for Pregnant Moms
- You just need to drink more (fill in the blanks with either alcohol or water).
- You just need more sex (from husband).
- You get migraines at the most inconvenient times (also, from husband).
- You’re probably just getting your period. If that’s the case, then I’ve been getting menstrual migraines for approximately twenty years.
- You must have done something to deserve this (from clergymen).
 Your migraines make you an inconvenience to others and a detriment to society (also, from clergymen).- You must have a low threshold for pain. Actually, to quote Diana Lee, blog master of Somebody Heal Me, “Some research in the past few years suggests we actually have greater pain tolerance than non migraineurs.”
- Now that you’ve been laid off, the migraines will go away, because obviously they are caused by stress, right? (From coworkers) That’s like saying to a married couple who has been trying to conceive, “Now that you’ve adopted a child, you’ll probably get pregnant right away!”
- No pain, no gain! That saying isn’t even true about sports, anymore.
- Well, at least it is not life threatening (from neurologist).
- It can’t be that bad; you came to work, didn’t you? Because I’m still waiting on that winning lottery ticket…
- Why aren’t you home in bed, lying in a dark room with a cold cloth on your head? Are you offering to pay my mortgage and feed my family?
- I get migraines, but that doesn’t stop me from going to work, doing the laundry, visiting my family, etc. Like most things in life, migraine symptoms are not black and white; migraine sufferers experience a wide range of side effects, including nausea, vomiting, head pain, light sensitivity, aura (visual disturbances), speech slurring, feebleness, and temporary loss of consciousness. So, your migraine experience does not necessarily correlate to anyone else’s.
- When I was your age, I didn’t have the luxury of being sick. This is your grandma talking, so just smile and politely change the subject.
- Did you forget to take your Happy Pills today? Pretend you didn’t hear that one.
- I just hate taking pain pills… Yeah, well, it’s no pleasure cruise for me, either.
- Wow, you’re like a walking medicine cabinet! Think to yourself, “Then why did I forget my stupid pills?”
- You know, we try not to encourage narcotic drug addiction. (from ER doctor, to a patient who was suffering a severe migraine attack, complete with throbbing headache, vomiting, and nausea). If you’re distressed, and in extreme agony, then you probably won’t be able to think clearly enough to respond appropriately. If you know somebody who is a good advocate, somebody who’s not afraid to stand up to an inexperienced, overeducated ER doctor, then enlist that person as your emergency hospital chaperone. When the pain is overwhelming, let somebody else do the talking for you, and you’re more likely to get a positive outcome.
- (Referring to migraine trigger foods) You might as well eat that- you’re bound to get another headache soon, anyways. Such remarks are tacky and insensitive. You wouldn’t say that to somebody who’s on a restrictive diet, or somebody who’s trying to lose weight, would you?
Related reading:
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Migraine Aura Video Simulations: You Tube’s Top 10
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10 Things NOT to Say to a Person with Migraines
Twenty Things NOT To Say To A Person With An Invisible Illness
What is the worst thing anyone has or can say to you about migraine?
12 Nice Things You Can Do For Someone In Pain
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Vincent Van Gogh might have suffered from hallucinations and nightmares, but he’s got nothing on the majority of chronic migraine sufferers. Migraine headache symptoms- throbbing head pain, nausea, ultra-sensitivity to bright lights and noise- make life unbearable for the millions of Americans who experience them regularly, not to mention inconvenient. ( “Of course I’m coming to your wedding! Unless I get a migraine…”)
Migraine Sufferer to World: It’s not just a Headache, People!
It’s no wonder that yesterday’s starving, tormented artist has morphed into today’s equally tormented, financially strapped migraine patient, depicting her source of grief through modern art, poetry or video montage.
Recently, the Los Angeles Times featured a story about patients with brain disorders who have learned to release their pent up emotions through creative expression. Scientists hope to learn more about the workings of the brain by analyzing their artwork.
Another piece, featuring the work of migraine sufferer and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, was published in 2008 by the New York Times; based on his book “Migraine,” this slideshow, migraine art, illustrates the classic migraine with aura through a series of geometrical images and bold, strategic grafting.
Russian artist Olea Nova is a celebrated artist who uses florid watercolors to interpret the excruciating “lightning bolt” pain described by many who suffer severe migraine headaches. This collection of migraine art delves deep into the disturbing and often macabre experiences commonly felt by victims of migraines.
More information on migraine art can be found at the Migraine Aura Foundation.
Migraine on my Mind, by Deborah Leigh, Flickr
Visual Disturbance, by Stinging Eyes, Flickr
Migraine, by quinn.anya, Flickr
Sources:
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-diseases-art-20110516,0,7237734,full.story
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/02/28/opinion/20080222_MIGRAINE_SLIDESHOW_2.html
http://www.migraineartwork.com/migraine_art.html
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
Got your iPad yet? It’s not just for games, you know. There are iPad health apps geared to improve your life. For example, if you get chronic migraines, then you want to see this list of 20 iPad apps for migraine sufferers:
- Migraine Diary, by Net Workz LLC: Originally created by a migraineur for a master’s degree thesis, this electronic migraine diary will help you identify headache triggers and find the right migraine treatment. Free; for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
- iHeadache - Headache & MIgraine Diary: This high-rated migraine diary for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch was developed by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Brian D. Loftus; uses International Headache Society Criteria to help you classify your migraine. Let the iHeadache help you to help your doctor find the right cure for your headaches. $9.99, but a free lite version is available.
- Headache Relief Diary: By the New York Headache Center, this migraine diary is free and was developed neurologist Dr. Mauskop, developer of Migralex headache medicine. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
- Headache: this app utilizes Chinese medicine to help you discover the natural causes of your headache instead of just treating the symptoms; selected by licensed acupuncturists. $2.99.
- iManage Migraine: by Merck & co., maker of the famous Merck manual; features an interactive Migraine Management Square, Migraine Journal, graphs and other tools to help you and your health professional manage your migraines. Free; for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
- Migraine i-pocketcards: For $3.99, carry an electronic glossary of all terms related to migraines. Easy to navigate, includes zoom feature.
- Family Doctor - Symptoms and Diagnosis: By Vito Technology, includes 150 easy-to-follow symptom charts; simple “yes” or “no” questions will help you decide if your headache or other pain symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor. $4.99
- Handbook of Signs and Symptoms (SignsSx): Reference guide to help you recognize symptoms and their possible causes; valuable for people who get migraines and other chronic pain sufferers.
- Laboratory Gear Medical ~ Lab Values, Differentials & Symptoms: quick reference guide for healthcare professionals and students; linked with the MedCalc medical calculator. $2.99
- MedFlashCard2: This comprehensive reference tool comes with a hefty price tag, $29.99 and is only compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch, not the iPad. Includes information on migraines, MS, angiography and more.
- Allergy Alert: If allergies are giving you headaches, then you want to get regular allergy forecasts on pollen; also for asthma, cold and cough, and ultraviolet sensitivity.
- Dr. Dorian`s Instant Medicine is a collection of medicinal videos from Dr. Armand Dorian, Los Angeles board certified Emergency Physician and advisor for Grey’s Anatomy and ER. $0.99.
- Pain Guide: This free medical guide will help you determine which type of headache you are having according to common symptoms and facial pain locations.
- iMensies (Period Calendar): If PMS is the source of your migraines, then be prepared for the next attack by keeping a period calendar; track mood and email yourself reminders. $1.99.
- Period Planner Lite: This period calendar does everything the iMensies app does, only it’s free.
- BrainWave Tuner: This app requires the use of a headset; alleviate headaches and manage stress with over 19 preset brainwave patterns. Utilizes advanced Electroencephalography. $2.99
- WebMD for iPad: Now you can access the popular website WebMD from your iPad; look up health information on hundreds of health conditions, including migraines. New version lets you search local health listings. Free.
- Relax Ocean Waves: Stress management is key to alleviating headache symptoms; set your timer and relax while listening to the sounds of the ocean. Free.
- Pain Killer 2.0: Requires headphones, the Pain Killer utilizes binaural beat methodology (TBSW) to treat headache pain, sports injuries, arthritis and more. $2.99.
- Restorative Yoga Therapy for Depression-Laura Hawes-VideoApp: It’s not just for depression; the included yoga sequences in this iPad app for yoga app enthusiasts will help to alleviate migraine pain, indigestion, anxiety, fatigue and more. $9.99.
Sources:
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been found to help relieve migraines. TMS is an electromagnetic device that changes the electrical currents in the brain without any pain or discomfort.
TMS was first studied by Anthony Barker of England in 1985. By using magnets instead of an electrical current, he was able to map the conduction of nerve impulse in the brain and spinal cord on patients in the study. Had he used the traditional electrical current, the patients would have felt slight pain.
The use of TMS can alter the nerve activity in the brain. It is usually safe. However, patients with a previous history of strokes may have seizures following a session with TMS. It can also cause seizures in healthy individuals when applied with a high frequency and intensity.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation may be applied with a single electrical pulse or utilizing repetitive pulses, known as rTMS. The side effects of rTMS may include pain on the skin and muscles in the area that was stimulated by rTMS. In more severe cases, burns to the area of stimulation may result from rTMS.
Researchers at Ohio State University conducted a study on patients with migraines. They used a portable transcranial magnetic stimulator for this study, in the hopes that one day this portable version can be mass-produced. The stimulation was applied to the head at the start of a migraine. About 39% of the patients reported that they were pain-free two hours following the application of this device.
One day, this device will be readily available for patients suffering from migraines to use in their own homes. In the meantime, migraine sufferers can rely on natural migraine ingredients to provide optimal health benefits.
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