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Silent brain injuries, also referred to as ischemic silent brain infarctions or silent strokes, are brain injuries that show no symptoms and are presumably caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to necessary brain tissue. These injuries increase an individuals risk of stroke in the future. Continue reading “Migraine Research: Are Older Migraine Sufferers At Risk For Silent Brain Injury?”
Here’s a shocking statistic: Nearly 36 million people in the United States suffer from migraines and of that 36 million, close to 42% are misdiagnosed as having sinus headaches. Continue reading “Migraine Mix Ups: Sinus Headache & Sinus Migraine”
It looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie; however, the gadget is anything but a figment of imagination. It’s called the Cefaly device and since the FDA’s approval of its use for migraine treatment, the super sleek tiara-like apparatus has been taking the migraine community by storm. Continue reading “Chronic Migraines & The Cefaly Device”
It seems like mobile technology today is capable of helping just about anyone with almost anything. Apparently, Migraine health is no exception to the rule! No, your smartphone or tablet can’t cure chronic migraine syndrome but these devices do harbor apps designed to help you better manage migraine episodes and curb symptoms.
A new job is reason to celebrate! But for those suffering from chronic migraine syndrome, the transition from a familiar environment full of people who understand your condition to one full of uncertainty can be daunting. To ensure that you are able to successfully adjust to your new routine, we’ve compiled some tips to help you get settled.
Continue reading “7 Tips For Chronic Migraine Sufferers Starting A New Job”
It’s no secret; migraine treatment can be expensive! Without help from insurance, costs can quickly build to an unmanageable amount, which leaves many to ask – what should I do when I can’t afford the help I need? Continue reading “What Do I Do When I Can’t Pay for My Migraine Medication?”
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.
Continue reading “5 Supplements Every Chronic Migraine Suffer Should Know”
As a migraine sufferer, have you ever felt frequent pain or aching near your jaw or ear and wondered what it was and whether it related to your recurrent migraine episodes? Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to chew or do you have trouble opening and closing your mouth sometimes?
Continue reading “Is My TMJ Making My Migraine Symptoms Worse?”
From the Norwegian Nord-Trøndelag Health Survey (HUNT) study making connections between religion and migraines to the $1 billion dollar report on braind scans, March was an eventful time for the migraine and headache community.
Continue reading “This Month In Migraine News: Religion, ICHD-III & $1 Billion In Brain Scans”
Americans miss almost 113 million days of work each year due to migraine attacks. For those actively seeking treatment, prescription drugs, injections and other invasive methods only add to the stress and misery of the condition.
Continue reading “Migraine Treatment: Neurostimulation Therapy”
