What is a Vascular Migraine?
When you think of the word migraine, the first thing that comes to mind is a really bad headache. When you add the word ‘vascular’ to migraine, it sounds even more ominous. Vascular headaches are thought to be headaches caused by blood vessels functioning abnormally. A vascular migraine is included in the [...]
Which Doctors Provide Migraine Treatment?
When looking for medical treatment for your migraines it’s good to know the different levels and types of care available to you. Although most people begin looking for medical treatment with their primary cary physician you should know that it doesn’t end there. There are lots of different doctors that can provide migraine treatment. This [...]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Migraine Headaches
When you make an appointment to see a new doctor about treating your migraines be sure to ask the receptionist to book enough time for you to ask questions of the doctor.
Here are some good questions to ask the physician:
In your experience, are migraines treatable? Your doctor should view migraines as a highly treatable (albeit [...]
Finding a Migraine Doctor
Having a chronic illness like migraines means that you will invariably spend a lot of time and money on medical care. To achieve the best possible outcome when seeking medical treatment the most important step in the whole process occurs at the beginning – finding the right person(s) to provide help.
It goes without saying [...]
Migraines vs. Other Types of Headaches
The list below describes the 3 most common types of headaches.
1. Migraines
The primary symptoms that accompany a migraine headache are:
throbbing or hammering pain that’s usually localized to one side of the head;
lengthy duration (from a few hours to up to 3 days);
pain that’s moderate to severe;
These can sometimes be accompanied by an aura, nausea [...]
Migraine Headache Myths
There are lots of myths and assumptions made about migraines. Providing factual information is important for those suffering from the condition. It’s also important to know the facts when dealing with someone who may be skeptical about your condition and the symptoms that accompany it.
Myth: It’s all in your head.
Fact: Migraines are a real medical [...]