5 Ways to Comfort the Child with Migraines
The subject of migraines among children is close to my heart. I had my first migraine around age 6. It was scary and painful and […]
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Migraine 101: Triptans
Most people who visit doctors about their migraine attacks will be prescribed a medication in the triptan family. Triptans are a category of medications developed […]
Why Are Pills Hard for Migraineurs to Use?
Pills can be a very difficult way for migraineurs to get relief because of a condition called gastroparesis experienced by most migraineurs and because of […]
How to Treat a Migraine
In an effort to cover some of the more basic aspects of living with migraines I’d like to address how to treat a migraine attack. […]
Abdominal Migraine in Children Underrecognized
An abdominal migraine is under recognized in children in the United States, according to a study presented at the International Headache Congress last month. These […]
Better Approaches to ER Treatment of Migraine
A recent Headache and Migraine News Blog post on the use of Demerol for treatment of migraines in the emergency room sparked a thoughtful conversation […]
Topamax, Migraine Preventatives and Weight Gain
Some medications taken for migraine prevention such as Depakote, Elavil, and Pamelor have a tendency to cause weight gain. According to the Journal of the […]