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What kind of Doctor should I see for Migraines? Primary Care Physicians

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  If you suffer from frequent headaches, then you need to see a doctor for migraines right away- You might have migraine headaches, or another form of chronic headaches.  Knowing which kind of doctor to see for migraines depends on your migraine headache symptoms, and specific needs for migraine treatment. What kind of Doctor should […]

Are Doctors Overprescribing Painkillers for Migraines? Fox News Report

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    It’s a double-edged sword- taking prescribed painkillers for migraines.  On the one hand, migraine headaches are so excruciating and energy draining, you’ll take almost anything to make the throbbing headaches and nausea go away.  On the other hand, you might be giving yourself a rebound headache– practically penciling in the next migraine attack. What follows […]

Migraine Aura and Hot Flashes- Treat that Hot Head ASAP

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  Migraine aura can cause strange migraine headache symptoms like visual distortions, speech slurring, nausea…and hot flashes. With or without throbbing headaches, migraine with aura can be disconcerting.  Learn about what causes migraines with aura, and how you can find headache relief. Migraine headache symptoms Migraine headaches strike millions of Americans, but overwhelming majorities of […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 3

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  Not all chronic headaches are migraine headaches– many types of headaches require special care beyond Excedrin for migraine headaches. With cluster headaches, specific treatment is required in order to avoid suffering rebound headaches. Even if you suspect your headaches are not symptoms of migraines, it is still crucial to see a doctor before attempting to […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 2

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  Not all chronic headaches are migraine headaches– many types of headaches require specialized care for pain relief. Whether you have Sinus headaches or tension headaches, knowing how to identify your headache type is the first step in choosing an appropriate headache relief remedy. Even if you suspect your headaches are not symptoms of migraines, it […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 1

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  Not all chronic headaches were created equal- there are many types of headaches besides migraine headaches, such as sinus headaches, tension headaches, and rare cluster headaches. How many types of headaches are there?  Learn more about constant rebound headaches, common migraine triggers, and headache relief remedies. This is part one, which discusses migraine headaches. […]

Avoiding Migraine Triggers- Here, There and Everywhere

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  Migraine triggers are everywhere; over 100 migraine headache triggers identified by researchers trigger symptoms of migraines like severe headaches and nausea, in addition to neck pain and sensitivity to things like food, hormones, work environment, stress, and the weather. What’s a person to do when migraine headaches are always around the bend? Find out […]

Why do Migraines cause Nausea and Vomiting?

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    Migraines cause throbbing headaches, in addition to nausea and vomiting. Some assume that cyclical vomiting and nausea is caused by migraine headaches, but that is not the case. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) that occurs with abdominal migraines is a separate condition that shares comorbidity with migraine symptoms. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) Cyclic vomiting […]

What’s that Smell? Migraine Sensitivity and Olfactory Auras

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    Migraine headaches are not just about throbbing head pain; sufferers of migraine have strong sensitivity to smells, resulting in olfactory aura– an indicator of an approaching migraine attack. Migraine odors usually include unpleasant imagined smells such as burnt food, cigarette smoke, or rotten garbage. What causes migraine headaches? Millions of people suffer from […]

Migraine Headaches and Brain Aneurysms- Learn the Difference

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  Migraine headaches and brain aneurysms share common symptoms; for that reason, chronic migraine sufferers fear their migraines may cause a cerebral aneurysm.  Here, we learn to tell the difference between migraines and aneurysms.  Find out if your headache symptoms are cause for alarm, and if you need to call emergency. How long will my […]