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    Besides severe migraine headaches, what other migraine comorbidities -pain symptoms and health conditions- often occur with migraine attacks? Here is a list of migraine comorbidities, including chronic pain conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and psychological complications that strongly correlate with migraine headaches. Migraines result from a neurological disorder that creates excruciating headache pain when triggered […]

    Following recent outbreaks of viral meningitis, many migraine patients have questions about possible signs of meningitis and ways to distinguish them from migraines. If you experience frequent migraine attacks, then it’s important to be able to differentiate between an approaching migraine headache and signs of meningitis. What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection […]

    Of the many possible migraine headache triggers, coughing is one that surprises many people. Cough-induced migraine headaches may indicate a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention, or it may just be a common side effect of exertion headache. Here are some symptoms associated with migraine headaches from coughing or sneezing. Exertion headaches Primary […]

    More than 45 million Americans get migraine headaches and other forms of chronic headaches each year, costing the economy billions of dollars in lost work wages and medical costs. Why do so many people get headaches, and how do migraines occur? Here are the answers to some common questions about why we get […]

    Most migraine sufferers are women, so it stands to reason that an overwhelming majority are also “mommy migraineurs,” women who have learned how to juggle play dates, school meetings, and nap schedules while managing chronic migraine headache symptoms. Here are some helpful tips for parenting with migraines. Whether you’re the parent of a […]

    Migraines correlate with many non-headache conditions, including susceptibility for vitamin B12 deficiency. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency mimic migraines, making it harder to identify and treat. In order to prevent severe vitamin B12 deficiency with migraines, it’s important to understand why it happens and what you can do to […]

    If you get headaches frequently, then you may benefit from one of many tests for migraines, cluster headaches, or other chronic headache condition. In order to identify the cause of headaches that occur every week or more, your doctor may request blood tests, brain scans, or screening for other comorbid illnesses that may […]

    Getting rid of a migraine is difficult enough, but when neck pain and headache combine, it’s almost impossible to ever find lasting relief. Sometimes, migraines are triggered by aching shoulders or neck stiffness, caused by an underlying injury or potentially life-threatening condition. Here are some possible reasons for headaches caused by neck pain. […]

    Migraine pain relievers can be helpful for treating excruciating migraine headaches and neck pain, but they carry a heavy price tag- your safety. Whether you take over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics or prescription migraine drugs, it’s important to constantly monitor your medication usage in order to avoid side effects or accidental overdose. Here is a […]

    When migraines and menopause occur together, women often experience exacerbated headaches, fatigue, and sleeplessness.  Many of the symptoms of migraines and menopause overlap, making it difficult to choose the best pain relief treatment. Here are some commonly-asked questions regarding the early signs of menopause and ways to manage migraines at the same time. […]