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    Most doctors responsible about prescription analgesics for migraines…except when they’re not.  In a study on analgesic prescription errors, a startling number of doctors made severe, possibly life-threatening mistakes in filling out prescriptions for migraine treatments like ibuprofen and Sumatriptan to patients of migraine headaches and other chronic pain disorders. Researchers double-check doctor’s orders […]

    Which migraine drugs are best for relieving migraine headaches and preventing migraine attacks? Below are the most popular migraine medications, including possible dangerous side effects. From Part I: Two strategies for migraine relief Pain relief– Also known as acute or abortive treatment, these types of drugs are taken during migraine attacks and are […]

    Which migraine drugs are best for relieving migraine headaches, and which migraine treatments are best for preventing migraine attacks? Below are the most popular migraine medications, including possible dangerous side effects. Part I: Migraine pain relievers Two strategies for migraine relief Pain relief– Also known as acute or abortive treatment, these types of […]

    Which migraine headache therapy do you believe is most effective for migraine prevention– exercise, relaxation, or Topamax?  Well, some researchers from Sweden compared the individual effect of each of the three migraine remedies on patients, with some surprising results. What’s your migraine trigger? Anybody who has ever known the agonizing symptoms of a […]

    Can alcohol cause migraine headaches? We all know that hangovers produce some of the worst headaches known to humanity.  But what if you don’t plan to overindulge in alcohol use this New Year’s Eve?  Here are some compelling arguments to lay off the booze, stick to sparkling cider drinks, and have a migraine-free […]

    Anything that causes a migraine headache is a migraine trigger.  For some migraine sufferers, foods and preservatives have the most impact on migraine attacks.  There are over 100 migraine triggers, including food, hormones, weather, and lifestyle habits.  Below are some of the most common foods that trigger migraines. The Migraine Triggers… 1- Tyramine: […]

    Try as you might to prevent migraines from ruining your day, some migraine triggers such as perfumes are unavoidable.  Fragrances found in synthetic perfumes, scented shampoos, lotions, and detergents permeate your atmosphere, triggering migraine headaches, nausea, dizziness, and even slurred speech.  That’s because many leading perfumes contain actual poisons that endanger your health, […]

    “I feel a killer of a migraine coming up,” you say offhandedly, but consistent research suggests that if you get frequent migraines with aura, your mortality rate might be higher than non-migraineurs.  Find out why migraine headache sufferers are more likely to suffer from stroke or heart attack, and what you can do […]

    Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) provides antioxidant protection that is beneficial for migraine patients and people suffering from heart disease symptoms.  CoQ10 has many other healthful properties- it also yields significant results in maintaining a healthy immune system and regulating your body’s response to inflammation. What is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)? Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone-Q10) is a nutrient that […]

    Complex migraine with aura, like the basilar migraine, causes stroke-like symptoms that literally take your words away- aphasia is one of several disturbing symptoms of migraine aura. Learn all about aphasic migraine causes and treatments. A migraine attack is not just a headache Millions of people suffer debilitating migraine headaches, but few non-migraineurs […]