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Not every chronic migraine syndrome sufferer is a good candidate for every treatment option. For some, medications cause harsh side effects that add to their struggle for quality of life.
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A retinal migraine is a specific classification of migraine headaches that differ from the classic and well-known types of headaches. The symptoms that occur before or during the headache differ slightly from the classic migraine symptoms. As a result, it is easy to assume that the problem is not a migraine and put off seeking appropriate treatment. Continue reading “The Retinal Migraine”
Migraines, as many of you already know, are life-disrupting bouts of excruciating head pain that are often difficult to predict and harder to prevent. If you suffer from numerous attacks during a month, you may be experiencing chronic migraine symptoms. Pain from almost constant migraines can make life miserable for those experiencing them, driving them from one therapy to another in search of the Holy Grail of pain relief.
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If you suffer from chronic migraines, then you know that the experience of chronic migraine pain can keep you from participating in many of the activities you love most, intimate relationship experiences included. Chronic migraine occurrences as well as the fear of triggering migraines can weigh down a couple’s physical intimacy and put a damper on their romantic relationships.
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Women who suffer from chronic migraines are often told their pain will improve after menopause. The strong link between migraines and fluctuations in estrogen levels seem to have some effect on migraine occurence after menopause. While some women reported lesser instances and severity of migraine attacks during menopause, it has not been the case for others.
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If you’re a chronic migraine sufferer, the prospect of traveling is probably difficult for you. Travel can be difficult for anyone and chronic migraine pain only makes travel more daunting. Travel can bring many triggers that can cause or aggravate migraines, such as stress, erratic sleep, poor eating habits, bright lights and more. Luckily, some methods exist to minimize migraines during your travels.
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Migraine sufferers are generally broken down into two categories: migraines with aura and migraines without aura. Migraine auras happen to 20 percent of people who experience migraines.
If you’re a chronic migraine sufferer and become pregnant, you might be surprised to learn that pregnancy can actually ease migraine symptoms in some women. However, this is definitely not the case for everyone. Some pregnant women experience even more chronic migraine pain and symptoms during their term. If you fall into this category, don’t despair; migraine relief is possible. Pain and symptoms caused by migraines can be managed, and there are ways for pregnant women to mitigate and reduce their symptoms substantially.
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When chronic migraines strike, the world of sufferers seem to stand still.
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The journey of migraine sufferers is unique and challenging. Most of the time, sufferers feel alone, misunderstood, and even confused about what they are experiencing. Books can be a great source of comfort for migraine sufferers. Reading about the journey of other migraine sufferers can help you understand what you are going through and keep you from feeling alone and isolated. There are many books about migraines — books about migraine sufferers, books about the science behind migraines, self-help books with plenty of advice, and even books that feature the genius and creativity of migraine sufferers.
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