Migraines and Headaches
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Migraines and Headaches
Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraines. Most people who suffer from migraine have a family history of migraine. In addition, women are 3 times more likely to suffer from migraine than men.
So you have been diagnosed with migraine headaches. What does that mean and how does a migraine headache differ from a regular, plain headache? Get all the answers about migraines and headaches from the resources listed below.
National Headache Foundation
Information on headache causes and treatments, a support group list, a state list of NHF physician members (on request) and a quarterly newsletter.
Migraines/Headaches Health Center
Get information about migraines and headaches, their causes, triggers, and treatments. Plus, find daily support in our online support group.
Stop your Migraine Headache Pain
Get an overview of migraine headaches and treatments. "People are still treating migraine in an old-fashioned way".
Migraine Headaches-Ways to deal with the pain
Migraine headaches seem to be caused in pat by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body and it can have an effect on blood vessels.
Resource for Pediatric headaches and migraines
An explanation for parents about children's headaches. The American Council for Headache Education. Medications, Stress Reduction, Simulations, Best Bet Web Sites, Reviews/Awards.