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
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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
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
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
Chocolate as a cause of Migraine
Chocolate is often cited as a trigger for headaches and also Migraines. Research points to a combination of ingredients in Chocolate that may cause an attack. Cocoa and Caffeine are key ingredients in chocolate and have potential to irritate or change the excitability of the central nervous system. Also Chocolate often contains high levels of… Read More
