Migraine Statistics
Over 39 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. Worldwide, the number climbs to over 1 billion. Many don’t realize that a migraine isn’t just a “headache”, but is a neurological disease, which affects people of all ages regardless of...
What is Fibromyalgia?
The National Fibromyalgia Association reports that fibromyalgia affects nearly 10 million people in the United States alone. For all that is known about fibromyalgia today, there is still so much more to be learned. If you or someone you love has...
When To Go To The Emergency Room for a Migraine
Although often considered just a headache, migraines can be a severe, painful experience for those who struggle with them. According to migraine.com, over 38 million Americans struggle with migraines, and 2 to 3 million people who experience these severe headaches...
The Best Way to Find What’s Causing Your Migraines: A Migraine Diary
One of the most frustrating aspects of having migraines is not knowing what's causing them. And once you've started to narrow down to what triggers your headaches, it can seem like the cause changes completely. However, if you haven't tried this method to figuring out...
Migraine and Menstruation
Migraine affects about three times more women than men. One reason for this phenomenon is the link of hormones of menstruation to the occurrence of this debilitating disease. "The decrease in serum estradiol levels may be one of the most potent triggers of a...
FDA Approves New Migraine Drugs
Migraines are notoriously difficult to treat and even harder to prevent. For many migraine patients, it feels like a losing battle, even more so for patients who suffer from severe, chronic migraines. But a revolutionary new group of drugs just approved by the FDA...