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Dealing with Nausea and Vomiting with Migraines
Contrary to popular belief, some of the most debilitating symptoms of migraines occur in the stomach. Nausea, sharp stomach pain, dizziness, and vomiting can be just as excruciating as the severe throbbing headaches that migraine patients have to endure. Nausea with migraine statistics For many migraine patients, nausea interferes with migraine treatment and […]
Best for Migraines: Advil or Tylenol?
Which headache medicine works best for relieving migraines- Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen)? Here are some pros and cons to taking OTC pain relievers for migraines, such as Advil, Tylenol, and Excedrin. Deciding which kind of medicine to take for chronic pain depends on many different factors, such as where the pain is […]
Migraine Triggers in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Millions of women suffer from migraines, and an overwhelming number of them have also experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), either from living in an abusive home or witnessing mental illness in a loved one. Listed below are some clues that help us understand the link between severe psychological trauma and migraine attacks. Migraines […]
Secondary Headache or Migraine- What’s the Difference?
In understanding why migraine headaches occur, it’s important to know the difference between a primary headache and a secondary headache. Where do migraine headaches fit into the equation? Secondary headaches Secondary headaches occur as a result of an underlying condition or injury. If you suffer a concussion, have severe allergies, or experience anxiety […]
Brain Fog: Is it Migraine or Head Cold?
Feeling groggy, disoriented, and just plain slow? Brain fog is a common symptom of migraine disorder and many other forms of chronic pain. Or, you could be feeling the early symptoms of a common head cold, say researchers. What is brain fog? Brain fog is more than just simple tiredness; it’s normal to […]
Recent Comments by Leah
- April 16, 2012 on Beyond Botox: Cure Migraine Headaches with a Facelift!
- March 15, 2012 on Understanding and Treating Basilar-Migraine (BTM)- Part II
- September 27, 2011 on 35 Things you should never tell a Chronic Migraine Sufferer
- September 27, 2011 on 5 Simple Ways to Build a Migraine Support System of Friends
- September 22, 2011 on Migraine Nausea and Vomiting- 10 Natural Home Remedies