Search Results

142 results found
Health topics
Aura and Seizures On this page: Overview Overview Aura is the term used to describe symptoms that may occur before a seizure. An aura may include: Visual changes. Examples include: Bright …
Health topics
Migraine Headaches On this page: Health … Medicines What are migraine headaches? Migraines are painful, throbbing … one side of your head or behind an eye. Some people have an aura shortly before or during the headache. During an aura, …
Health topics
… Feverfew for Migraines On this page: Overview … parthenium ) is an herb that has been studied a lot for migraine prevention. Some small studies show that it may help prevent migraines in some people. footnote 1 Feverfew is available …
Health topics
… Types of Migraine Headaches On this page: Overview Overview There are two main types of migraine headache: Migraine without aura (common migraine). Most people with migraines have …
Health topics
Migraine Headache Triggers On this page: Overview Overview Triggers of migraine headaches are different for each person. Triggers … odours, or other things in the environment. The most common migraine triggers are: Stress (either during a stressful …
Health topics
Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers Actionset Overview The best way to manage migraine headaches is to avoid them. And to avoid them, you … and avoiding your triggers, you can limit how often you get migraines and how bad they are. Try to avoid as many …
Health topics
… Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … about them. Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … smells may make your migraine worse. Some people have an aura before their migraine starts. When you have an aura, …
Health topics
… Carole's Story: Taking Medicine Right Away to Stop a Migraine On this page: Carole's Story Carole's Story Carole lost a lot of time to migraines. Instead of playing with her children, she would … a bag of ice on her head. "I kept thinking I could stop the migraines if I would just lie down and be still and quiet," …
Health topics
… Information Overview Common types of headaches include migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. The symptoms of … of headaches Where the pain is How bad the pain is Symptoms Migraine Usually on one side of your head with pressure … worse after physical activity like walking May include an aura shortly before or during the headache May last for …
Health topics
… that cause your headaches. Tension Headache Triggers Migraine Headache Triggers Carry your medicine with you so … feel one starting. This is especially important if you get migraines. Don't take over-the-counter pain relievers more … 10% solution as an abortive treatment of migraine without aura: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, …