A migraine episode is actually a neurological condition that causes a variety of symptoms. Affecting over 1 billion people worldwide, migraine is the 3rd most prevalent illness across the globe. Most migraine sufferers have one or two episodes a month, but over 4 million experience migraines on a more chronic basis with over 15 migraine […]
Migraines can be extremely debilitating for those suffering from them, even affecting their relationship with their family, their social life, and their job. If you suffer from this neurological disorder, rest assured that you are not alone. As many as 10% of the population has migraines, with 18% of these being women. Migraines generally occur […]
Migraines really sap your energy and leave you feeling exhausted and worn out. They are very common in today’s fast-paced world, leaving you with little time to recover from such a condition. A study observed 138 migraine patients to find out how migraines impacted their health and well-being overall. It was determined that those suffering […]
Migraines can be debilitating and cause one to miss out on spending time with family and friends as well as miss days of work. They can last for a few hours or as long as a couple of days. They may also include a recovery period referred to as postdrome. Migraines are known for: Pounding […]
Migraines are one of the most common health problems and affect up to 18% of women and 6% of men in the USA. Chronic headaches and migraines occurring more than 15 days during a month’s time, can be a real challenge for those suffering from them. Family physicians often have a hard time finding appropriate […]
Migraines that do not present with a headache, sometimes called silent migraines, are often misdiagnosed. For example, up to 40% of migraines present with vertigo. However, vertigo may be a sign of a migraine even if there is no headache present. In fact, many migraine patients are now presenting with aura but no headache. What […]
Rebound headaches are becoming ever more common in the pharmaceutical era. The fact is that just about every condition today is treated with some kind of medication. Many of these over-the-counter or prescription drugs do nothing more than cover over the symptoms of a condition. As a result, they need to be taken again and […]
Headaches are becoming commonplace for children. According to one children’s hospital, headaches affect over 40% of children under 7, and 75% of kids have their first headache by age 15. While migraines are far less common in children (only about 3%) a common headache is experienced by almost everyone. Why is this the case? What […]
Migraines are experienced by approximately 16 percent of American adults. Women are three times as likely to suffer from this debilitating condition. Triggers vary from person to person, but some are definitely more common than others. At least, that was what a study showed that was recently published. The study was conducted using 326 migraine […]
If only it were really that simple to build up an immunity to migraine pain. Migraines are all too real for the estimated 12% of the American population that is struggling with the health condition, which is even being called a disease now. Migraines are a complex issue with many contributing factors. There is much […]
