Archive for April, 2009
Map of Migraine Clinics
A map showing the location of migraine clinics in the UK can be found here: http://clinics.migrainetrust.org/
Migraine Statistics
These statistics were reported by the Migraine Trust: Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the developed world. It is more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined – eight million people in the UK have migraine Migraine is a condition of recurring headaches that may be linked with other symptoms, such as sensitivity [...]
Migraine Triggers
Some people say that certain things in their life, such as stress, food, drink and hormones, make their migraines worse. The exact reason why a migraine occurs is unknown. However, research suggests that attacks are linked to chemical changes in the body and that blood vessels and certain nerve cells in the head are involved.
What is a migraine?
Some people think that a migraine is just a headache. But migraine sufferers know that there is a big difference between normal headaches and migraines. There are two types of migraines: Migraine without an aura (common migraine) This consists of a severe, throbbing headache, usually located on one side, with abdominal symptoms including loss of [...]
How does a migraine feel?
I’ve had migraines with aura since I was a child. I can’t say for sure that other people experience them the same way I do, but when I talk to other suffers, many report similar experiences to me – and some experience different symptoms. A migraine can be a very, very frightening experience because many [...]
Migraine Symptoms
There are many different migraine symptoms. Not all migraine sufferers will experience ALL of these, and a different range of symptoms may be experienced on each attack. Typical migraine symptoms include: persistent throbbing or pounding pain in the head feeling of pressure in the head sensitivity to light sensitivity to sound
Migraine Treatment
There are two clinical approaches to treating migraines – abortive treatment and preventive treatment. Abortive migraine treatment This is sometimes referred to as acute treatment or pain-relieving treatment. The goal of abortive migraine treatment is to prevent a migraine attack or to stop it once it starts. The medication perscribed can stop a headache during [...]