Tag Archives: Migraine Causes

Migraine Headache Visits that involve Brain Scans-This Number will Surprise you

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A record number of visits to the emergency room are caused by migraine headaches, and an astonishing number lead to brain scans, according to a new report by the University of Michigan. Migraine brain scans have tripled In 1995, about 5% of visits to the doctor for migraine headaches resulted in a radiological imaging procedure […]

14 Causes of Summer-Time Migraine Headaches

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What is it with migraines and the summer? The moment you think you can finally relax and enjoy some time off from school or work- Boom! Along comes a five-alarm migraine headache to spoil all your summer plans. By recognizing some common summertime migraine triggers, you can learn how to avoid frequent headaches, whether you’re […]

Rebound Headaches and Migraines- FAQ

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    Rebound headaches, triggered by over-the-counter pain relievers, are often problematic with migraines. How do you know when you’ve taken enough Tylenol, Advil, or Excedrin for migraines…and what are you supposed to do about painful lingering headaches once you’ve reached your limit? Below are some frequently-asked questions people have about preventing rebound headaches and […]

Cause of Migraines to Remain a Mystery, say Researchers

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    It’s the chicken and the egg syndrome all over again; does eating chocolate cause a migraine attack, or do migraines make you crave caffeine? While having any chronic illness can lead to depression, is there any truth to the notion that feeling despair exacerbates pain, including excruciating migraine headaches? According to some scientists, […]

Are Migraines Always Hereditary?

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    If your mother suffers from migraines, does that mean that your headaches are also hereditary? Probably, but migraines not only hereditary; in addition to genetics, other factors that contribute to migraine disorder may include triggers in food, weather, and stress levels. What is a migraine? Medically speaking, migraines are a neurological disorder that […]

Is Migraine Disorder a Real Illness?

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Tell people you suffer from migraine illness, and you either get a blank stare in return or a long-winded synopsis of the history of migraine drugs, and why isn’t there a cure for migraines yet? Then, there are the ones who don’t believe that migraine headaches are part of an illness. What are migraine attacks, […]

What Causes Migraines? The Long and Short Answers

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    Millions of people suffer from migraine headaches, yet few patients are able to figure out exactly what causes their migraines.  Even with the help of an experienced migraine specialist, the elusive migraine mystery cause sometimes takes years to solve. Actually, there are many causes of migraines, but few theories. The short answer Previously, […]

How and why do we get Migraine Headaches?

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    More than 45 million Americans get migraine headaches and other forms of chronic headaches each year, costing the economy billions of dollars in lost work wages and medical costs. Why do so many people get headaches, and how do migraines occur? Here are the answers to some common questions about why we get […]