When Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel was 39, the headaches she’d had off and on since childhood became chronic. Her usual medications couldn’t touch this daily pain. Desperate for relief, she and her family doctor began to discuss a new treatment: botulinum toxin. You may know this drug by the name Botox, Dysport, Mybloc, or Xeomin. It’s the … Read more
For migraine sufferers, self-care during the pandemic has been a particular concern. Stress can be a significant trigger for many, and for some people, the lockdowns and social distancing measures may have made it harder to keep your stress in check. At the same time, having to slow down and stay home may have helped … Read more
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic migraines, you know that sometimes the painful, and often long-lasting symptoms can leave you feeling frustrated with yourself, your body, your doctors, and the people in your life. Sustaining a sense of self-love might feel out of reach when your own body seems to be fighting you. Enter Lizzo, … Read more
Exercise — No pain, no gain, right? Not when you live with migraine. For you, exercise can be a double-edged sword. Some physical activity can trigger symptoms. But sweating it out on a regular basis could help you get migraines less often. You just have to know how to do it. When Exercise Helps In a … Read more
If you’re among the 1 billion people on the planet who have migraines, you’ve probably tried almost everything to feel better. You avoid known triggers like chocolate, MSG, red wine, citrus fruit, and aged cheese. You might even have cut out gluten, a protein mainly found in wheat, barley, and rye. But does skipping sourdough … Read more
By Stephanie Weaver, as told to Kate Rope Sometimes when people talk about migraine disease, they talk about your brain being broken. I don’t like to think of it that way. I think of my brain as a Maserati. It works well under specific conditions, and I manage my attacks … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Roller coasters race up, down, over and back again at breakneck speeds, but if you are one of the millions of people who get migraines, the risks may not be worth the thrill. A new study by German researchers shows that folks who … Read more
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new research review offers good news for migraine sufferers: There are more pain-relieving options than ever. In an analysis of over 100 published studies, researchers found that several drug classes showed good evidence they ease the pain of a migraine-in-progress. Some of … Read more
The neurological condition affects three times as many women as men because of its link to hormones. Source link
MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you decide to try pot to relieve your migraine, new research suggests you could be asking for trouble. In fact, marijuana use was linked to rebound headaches, which can occur when pain medication is overused, scientists noted. “This study shows that there is some kind … Read more