Migraine Symptoms
More Than Just a Headache: Examining Migraine Symptoms
Intense head pain is usually the most notable migraine symptom, but it is not the only one. Today we begin a new blog series, More Than Just a Headache: Examining Migraine Symptoms to take a closer look at the variety of ailments that often come along for the ride. We hope to help you better understand your unique set of migraine symptoms and offer tips for managing them.
Read MoreDo I Have Migraine or Cluster Headaches?
Migraine disease and trigeminal autonomic cephalgia (TAC – which includes cluster headache) are two different primary headache disorders. While it is possible to have both, one does not morph into the other, the severity of migraine does not change the diagnosis, and there is no such thing as “cluster migraine”! Accurate diagnosis is crucial but can be tricky, so it’s important to work with a certified headache specialist who can help you navigate this process and figure out what treatments might have a higher success rate for you. Knowing some of these key differences between migraine and cluster will help with that process:
Read MoreWhat is a Migraine Attack Really Like?
Have you ever wondered what a migraine attack is really like? For anyone who has ever experienced a bad migraine attack you will be well aware that it is so much more than just a headache – it is often a whole body breakdown that can leave you only partially functioning or even unable to…
Read MoreThe Real Face of Migraine May Surprise You
Some of the strongest and most resilient people I know are those who live with chronic migraine. That may be surprising to many, but migraine is not your typical “headache.” The Interictal Period In fact, the disease presents itself in a wide variety of ways, many of which can be completely disabling and on a…
Read MoreChocolate Does NOT Trigger My Migraine Attacks
Please, please stop telling me to stop eating chocolate! I wish it were that simple to make my migraine stop, but migraine triggers never are. I still remember being an inpatient for three weeks of intensive migraine treatment and being “banned” from the hospital store! However, one good thing that came out of it was…
Read MoreMigraine Is Invisible – But We Are Not
Migraine is invisible but we are not and this is our voice. The voice of 40 million in the USA and 1 billion worldwide.
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