Tag Archives: Types of Migraines

Understanding and Treating Basilar-Type Migraine (BTM)- Part I

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    Basilar-Type Migraine (BTM) headaches are not your average migraine headache- while many migraines with aura cause symptoms like dizziness, visual distortions, and nausea that can last for 30 minutes, basilar-type migraine attacks come on stronger and more aggressively.  Typical BTM auras include severe vertigo, speech slurring, and impaired walking, lasting up to two […]

When Children get Migraines- Pediatric Migraine Headaches

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    At what age did you get your first migraine headache?  People don’t usually associate migraines with children, but they can get nerve-rattling migraine attacks, too. If fact, 20% of chronic headache patients say they started having severe headaches before their 10th birthdays. So, how common are pediatric migraines? A headache is a headache […]

When Migraine Aura with Aphasia leaves you Lost for Words

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    Complex migraine with aura, like the basilar migraine, causes stroke-like symptoms that literally take your words away- aphasia is one of several disturbing symptoms of migraine aura. Learn all about aphasic migraine causes and treatments. A migraine attack is not just a headache Millions of people suffer debilitating migraine headaches, but few non-migraineurs […]

Migraine Headache Frequently Asked Questions- the Top Ten List

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    If millions of people suffer from migraine headaches, then why is migraine awareness so low?  Below are answers to popular migraine questions, including the difference between tension headaches and migraines, what is a migraine with aura, and how to treat migraine symptoms without painkillers. 1. What’s the difference between tension headaches and migraines? […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 3

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  Not all chronic headaches are migraine headaches– many types of headaches require special care beyond Excedrin for migraine headaches. With cluster headaches, specific treatment is required in order to avoid suffering rebound headaches. Even if you suspect your headaches are not symptoms of migraines, it is still crucial to see a doctor before attempting to […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 2

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  Not all chronic headaches are migraine headaches– many types of headaches require specialized care for pain relief. Whether you have Sinus headaches or tension headaches, knowing how to identify your headache type is the first step in choosing an appropriate headache relief remedy. Even if you suspect your headaches are not symptoms of migraines, it […]

Migraines and other Types of Headaches- How many are there? Part 1

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  Not all chronic headaches were created equal- there are many types of headaches besides migraine headaches, such as sinus headaches, tension headaches, and rare cluster headaches. How many types of headaches are there?  Learn more about constant rebound headaches, common migraine triggers, and headache relief remedies. This is part one, which discusses migraine headaches. […]

How long will my Migraine Headache Last? A Migraine Symptom Chart

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  When you suffer from chronic migraines, your first thought is usually, “How long will my migraine headache last?”  Migraine duration depends on the type of migraine symptoms you are experiencing.  Use this handy chart to identify types of migraines, and predict how long they will last. Retinal migraine Retinal migraines involve temporary loss of […]

What are the Signs of Migraine Attack? 30 Migraine Symptoms

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    Many non-migraine headache sufferers think that migraine symptoms are all about headaches, but they’re wrong. Signs of a migraine attack include nausea, depression and anxiety, in addition to mild hallucinations and neuralgia. Since chronic migraines differ between patients, migraine remedies also vary between over-the-counter Excedrin for migraines, prescribed migraine relief, and natural headache […]

Night Terrors, Migraines, and Insomnia- 7 Nightmare Headaches

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    Night terrors often result from sleep apnea, stress, post-concussion syndrome, cluster headaches, or migraine headaches. Frequent sleep terrors cause insomnia, stress, and anxiety, leading to more migraine headache symptoms. What are night terrors? Have you ever woken up in the middle of a night and felt an odd sensation of falling backwards?  Some […]