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Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause multiple symptoms including throbbing head pain. While there are many things experts still don’t know about migraines, research suggests that there may...
Men, women, and children can experience migraines which are usually accompanied with severe, throbbing/pulsating head pain usually on one side of the head. Migraines and can last from 2 to...
A migraine headache is a form of vascular (blood vessels) headache. Migraine headache is caused by a combination of vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) and the release of chemicals from...
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to paint the landscape, many look forward to cooler weather and seasonal festivities. However, for migraine sufferers, autumn can bring more than just...
Ever reached for chocolate, only to be hit by a migraine soon after? If so, you’re not alone. Chocolate tops the list of migraine-trigger foods. But is chocolate really the...
Living with migraine is challenging enough. But adding Ehler-Danlos syndrome on top of it takes those challenges to a whole new level. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder...
While there is much to love about summer- longer days, outdoor picnics, trips to the beach, pool time and nighttime barbecues, summer months can also increase the risk of debilitating...
If you suffer from migraines, you know their onsets aren’t always so mysterious. A bad night’s sleep, high-stress levels, and even certain foods might trigger a migraine. For that reason,...
Traveling should be about fun adventures, not battling migraines. Unfortunately, when you travel migraine triggers lurk around every corner. Long flights, skipped meals, and jet lag are a few things...
Tinnitus, or the perception of sound when no external sound is present, affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, estimates suggest that as many as 10 to 25% of all...
It’s hard to imagine a light touch or gentle breeze causing pain. But this is the reality for people with allodynia – a symptom of migraine that’s often overlooked. Allodynia...
Summer is the season for beach trips, pool days, and outdoor fun. But for people with migraine, summer can be a real bummer. Between the heat, bright light, and changes...