Tag Archives: Migraine Prevention

    Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which occurs in beef and fish, helps to maintain proper immune function and neurological health.   Many studies have cited favorable results in patients who take Coenzyme Q10 after only one month of treatment.  Here are some ways to get enough CoQ10. What is Coenzyme Q10? Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), otherwise known as vitamin […]

    Before, we discussed diagnosing migraines with a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap– how it’s necessary to eliminate pseudotumor cerebri, which can mimic the trigger migraine headaches.  (See Diagnosing Constant Migraines with a Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) – Why it’s Necessary)  The spinal tap collects cerebrospinal fluids, and detects any underlying neurological disorders that […]

    Diagnosing migraines is a process of elimination; before your MD can diagnose migraine, he has to rule out all other scenarios.  Say you’ve had a migraine headache for weeks.  You know you don’t have a brain tumor, at least that’s what the MRI says. You haven’t suffered any brain trauma, haven’t been in […]

    Which migraine headache therapy do you believe is most effective for migraine prevention– exercise, relaxation, or Topamax?  Well, some researchers from Sweden compared the individual effect of each of the three migraine remedies on patients, with some surprising results. What’s your migraine trigger? Anybody who has ever known the agonizing symptoms of a […]

  Does thinking about the holidays cause headaches?  Learn how to manage your migraines… eat migraine-friendly party foods…reduce stress…determine your seasonal migraine triggers…and have the holiday you deserve! There’s nothing merry about migraines. Let’s face it- most of us get a bit stressed out as the holiday season approaches.  Even if you don’t suffer from […]

  Migraine headaches and brain aneurysms share common symptoms; for that reason, chronic migraine sufferers fear their migraines may cause a cerebral aneurysm.  Here, we learn to tell the difference between migraines and aneurysms.  Find out if your headache symptoms are cause for alarm, and if you need to call emergency. How long will my […]

    Do you suffer from seasonal migraines every fall? Migraine weather triggers cause barometric-pressure headache, sinus headaches, and other signs of seasonal allergies. Weather-related migraines are difficult to ignore, but learning how to treat them early on will help you get through this headache season pain-free. Can the weather trigger migraines? There are over […]

    Migraine Symptoms caused by Allodynia: Migraine headaches caused by long hair? It’s no joke- your neurologist might diagnose allodynia, a type of neuralgia that contributes to migraine symptoms such as cluster headaches or tension headaches.  Allodynia strikes fibromyalgia patients and migraineurs, causing throbbing head pain at key pressure points for headaches. The symptoms […]

    To end migraine triggers, buy unscented, natural home cleaning products & fragrance-free shampoos; here are the best perfume-free lotions, soaps, and cleaners. Eliminate perfume-y odors from your life! Do you ever wish you were hard-of-smelling? Does the mere thought of strolling down the supermarket detergents aisle give you a throbbing headache? If strong fragrances […]

    Manage your migraines by changing your lifestyle. Here are 20 tips on eating healthy, reducing stress, and finding the right migraine management tactic. Change your life, one step at a time! Mind your blood sugar. Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a common migraine trigger.  Avoid eating sugary foods, as that will cause your […]