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    Feeling groggy, disoriented, and just plain slow? Brain fog is a common symptom of migraine disorder and many other forms of chronic pain. Or, you could be feeling the early symptoms of a common head cold, say researchers. What is brain fog? Brain fog is more than just simple tiredness; it’s normal to […]

    One night of wining and dining can result in a raging hangover, even if alcoholic beverages aren’t among your typical migraine triggers. Below are some helpful tips for enjoying your New Years’ festivities, without suffering the morning-after symptoms of headache, nausea, and fatigue. Note: For many migraine patients, there is no such thing […]

Looking for an online migraine diary? There’s an app for that. Today’s iPad has great services for migraineurs and other people suffering from chronic headaches. From keeping track of migraine medications to remembering important doctor appointment, here are 10 iPad apps that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. Why iPad? It’s a fact- 488 […]

Tell people you suffer from migraine illness, and you either get a blank stare in return or a long-winded synopsis of the history of migraine drugs, and why isn’t there a cure for migraines yet? Then, there are the ones who don’t believe that migraine headaches are part of an illness. What are migraine attacks, […]

Certain migraine medications can help to relieve migraine headaches, prevent migraine attacks, or nip them in the bud. Before starting a new migraine medication plan, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. While there are no medications formulated exclusively for migraine headaches, many patients have successfully decreased migraine attack incidents through the use of […]

    To avoid headaches and nausea on date night, don’t see a 3D movie. Just when you thought it was safe to go to the movies, a new filmmaking technology used to enhance the movie-going experience may also enhance your migraine experience, giving you headaches, nausea, and dizziness when you least expect it. The […]

    This holiday season; surprise somebody suffering from migraines with a gift that really keeps on giving…the following migraine self-help books, natural headache remedies, pain management tools, and migraine awareness apparel are just one click away, on Amazon.com. Best gifts for migraine patients Sure, you can give a fruitcake or a necktie…but if you’re […]

    A strong correlation exists between migraine headaches and hypertension, according to numerous studies on high blood pressure in patients of chronic headache disorder. To find out why hypertension occurs with migraines, and to prevent life-threatening symptoms related to high blood pressure, it’s important to understand the risk factors involved. Migraine headaches and Hypertension […]

    If you take the following migraine drugs, avoid all grapefruit products. Recently, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published an updated list including dozens of medications that can have deadly drug interactions when consumed with grapefruit juice or pulp, including many migraine prophylaxis drugs that are often prescribed for patients of chronic headaches. For […]

    Do you ever get strong migraine headaches, just when you’re trying to wind down after a long day? Let-down headaches (weekend headaches) occur after work, holiday festivities, or long periods of stress. Here are some tips for avoiding let-down migraine headaches during those few moments of peace and quiet. Relaxation, interrupted It’s the […]