Visual symptoms such as an inability to handle bright light, and white streaks in the visual fields known as ‘Fortification spectra’ are amongst the most common symptoms of Migraine. Pain in the head also usually accompanies Migraine, but not always. If you are unsure as to what type of problem you have, you can seek… Read More
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Sumatriptan action questioned
Posted 17th April 2013: A new Danish study of 19 migraine sufferers-Migraine WITHOUT Aura has provided evidence that the blood vessels OUTSIDE the skull dont change during an attack, suggesting that another mechanism may be responsible for the pain felt during migraine. Researchers have suggested that the nerves around blood vessels may become sensitized. Using… Read More
Ibuprofen & migraine relief
Ibuprofen Offers Relief for Many With Migraine Headaches ScienceDaily (Oct. 6, 2010) — For many people suffering from migraine headaches, over-the-counter ibuprofen – might be enough to relieve the pain. A new Cochrane review finds that about half of those with migraine headaches will have pain relief within two hours after taking ibuprofen. “We knew… Read More
Headache Newsletter April 2014
Headache Newsletter:March 2014
Headaches and Sex
Posted:Sun 17th May 2015 Headaches associated with sexual activity have been reported by about 1 percent of adults. But the actual statistics are almost certainly higher, according to a Loyola University Medical Center neurologist and headache specialist Many people who experience headaches during sexual activity are too embarrassed to tell their physicians and doctors often… Read More