Tag Archives: Women and Migraines

    Statistically, more women than men have migraines.  However, those statistics might be skewed.  There is increasing evidence that most men tend not to seek advice from headache experts about their migraines, and thus remain undiagnosed. So there may be many more male migraine sufferers out there than we realize, suffering silently. Man-graines are […]

    Women who get migraines with aura and also use birth control may be at a significantly higher risk of suffering stroke from blood clots than migraine patients who don’t use hormonal contraceptives, according to a recently released study. Here are some of the details of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital report on migraines […]

    Almost half of women who suffer from migraines get headaches during their period. But not all menstrual migraines are alike- here are some tips for recognizing hormone-triggered migraine attacks, and natural ways to treat them. What defines a menstrual migraine? According to the International Headache Society, there are two types of menstrual migraines, […]

    American Idol Jordin Sparks joined the ranks of celebrity migraine patients like Desperate Housewives’ Marcia Cross in her recent campaign to raise migraine awareness. Partnered with Excedrin for Migraines, Jordin speaks candidly about her experience with migraine headaches and My Migraine Triggers, the new migraine diary app for migraine sufferers. Jordin on Migraines […]

    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 […]

    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. […]

    Taking your migraine headache medicine as prescribed is crucial for preventing migraine symptoms like throbbing headaches, sharp eye pain, and chronic fatigue. Many natural ingredients are also beneficial, as well. Here are some beneficial nutrients that every woman suffering from migraines can include in her diet. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Coenzyme Q10 increases stamina, promotes […]

    Migraines are a neurological disorder that occurs most often in women- three to one, according to current research.  Not only does sex determine your proneness for migraine attacks- fierce pounding headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity- but also when it comes to migraine symptoms and triggers, male and female migraineurs are from two different […]

    Migraines are a neurological disorder that occurs most often in women- three to one, according to current research.  Not only does sex determine your proneness for migraine attacks- fierce pounding headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity- but also when it comes to migraine symptoms and triggers, male and female migraineurs are from two different […]

    Suffering from migraine headaches is painful enough…now, a new report says that mommy migraine sufferers are more than twice as likely to have babies with colic than non-migraine headache sufferers, leading experts to wonder if colic in infants is an early symptom of migraines. Migraines from birth?  Maybe… In a recent University of […]