What to Do for an Extreme Migraine

According to the National Headache Foundation, an estimated 28-million Americans suffer from migraines. A family history of migraines is involved in 70 to 80 percent of sufferers. Extensive research has been conducted on migraines, but we still have no definitive answer to the question of what to do for an extreme migraine. Definition of “Extreme [...]

Ambush! – an Informative Speech on Migraines

Ambush! Imagine, with me, ambushing soldiers concealed behind a hilltop, or in dense underbrush. They wear camouflage, painted faces, and live greenery. As the unwary enemy approaches, the soldiers strike suddenly and unexpectedly. Ambush! Deliberate or hasty, an ambush is an effective tactic. It’s one that migraine seems to use on its sufferers. But let’s [...]

What Causes a Complicated Migraine?

Migraine comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, all similar, yet all unique. Many migraines are first noticed with the aura: visual and hearing disturbance, nausea, and vomiting are all part of the aura. When the aura ends, a dull ache signals the beginning headache. Most migraines go on to develop into a throbbing, [...]

How to Cure Migraine Headaches with Aromatherapy

Migraine. You know you aren’t the only sufferer, but that knowledge is of little help when you feel a migraine coming on. Well aware of the throbbing, pounding pain that comes with your migraine, you brace for it, wishing there was a way to cure it – to stop it before it gets a strong [...]

Ice Treatment and Migraine Headaches

You have a migraine headache – or a family member has one. You are looking for a treatment that will bring the episode to an end quickly. While many medical treatments exist for migraine headache, you may not want to use medications. What do you use? Ice Treatment – Cryotherapy Lawrence D. Robbins, M.D., Department [...]

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