Menstrual Migraines (7th Nov 2019) Is it a widely held belief that Menstrual related Migraines are due to declining levels of estrogen at certain times in the menstrual cycle. A recent paper in the Journal of Headache by Calhoun (Calhoun AH. Understanding menstrual migraine. Headache 2018; 58: 626-630) concludes that: Rapid estrogen level declines occurring… Read More
Expert Articles
Tools to help Headache & Migraine experts & sufferers
Fact: The vast majority of Headache & Migraine diagnoses come from the history. Keeping a diary and details of your attacks helps the experts to understand your unique situation and what may trigger or contribute to your attacks. Your complete Medical-Health records, including past test results and diagnoses also provide valuable clues.A thorough headache and… Read More
5 Top Tips
Modern lifestyles are conducive to headaches and migraines, so these simple tips can make all the difference.1. Drink enough water-stay hydrated2. Dont skip meals. Low blood sugar levels can make attacks more likely.3. Take regular breaks from prolonged static postures over computers or devices. Otherwise eye strain and neck strain can commonly trigger attacks.4. Get… Read More
Food triggers
Common foods associated with triggering migraines include: MSG [found in many sauces and savoury products such as stock cubes], chocolate, cheeses, and wine. Caffeine addiction due to regular coffee, tea or cola consumption can also precipitate migraines. It is important to eat regular meals as low blood sugar levels have also been associated with migraines…. Read More
Study: Botox Provides Modest Relief From Migraines.
Published Mon 29th Aug 2016 Bloomberg News By Nicole Ostrow on April 24, 2012 Allergan Inc. (AGN) (AGN)’s wrinkle treatment Botox, approved in the U.S. for preventing chronic migraines, provides only modest relief for patients with the headaches, an analysis of previous studies showed. The study, published today in the Journal of the American Medical… Read More
Migraine headaches and sleep disturbances in children.
Posted Mon 29th Aug 2016 A study by Case Western Reserve University, Ohio.has investigated the prevalence and nature of sleep disturbances in children with migraine headaches. A relationship between migraine headaches and sleep disturbances has been suggested in both children and adults, but there is a lack of research examining the relationship between specific headache… Read More
