You’ve probably seen the posts: someone gets a daith piercing and their migraine attacks “vanish.” So, does a daith piercing for migraine pain relief hold up when you look past the hype? Here, I take a closer look.
If you live with migraine, you’ve probably heard about CGRP inhibitors and wondered if they’re “the new migraine meds.” They’re not magic, but they are different from many older options because they target a pathway tied closely to migraine.
Here we look at practical alternatives to Midrin for migraine relief, including prescription options, over-the-counter (OTC) and non-drug tools you can use during an attack. If your headaches are new, severe, or changing, talk with a clinician sooner rather than later.
The Allay lamp is made for one main job: create a more comfortable light environment for people with migraine and photophobia. The lamp is built to emit a narrow range of green wavelengths.
Lasmiditan and other 5-HT1F drugs are changing the rules for migraine safety and relief. They offer effective, fast pain control, a low heart risk profile, and side effects that are easy to manage with a bit of planning. For anyone with migraine and a need to balance safety with results, these medicines are worth a closer look.
Recent innovations in migraine treatment options have brought fresh hope to millions of sufferers. Here’s a breakdown of the latest treatments and strategies that are revolutionizing migraine care.
Migraine is a condition that causes mild to severe episodes (attacks) of headaches, as well as other symptoms such as nausea or vomiting. Migraine is surprisingly common, with approximately one in four women and one in twelve men developing migraine at some stage of their life. It generally first develops in childhood or as a young … Read more
Last night was one of those nights. Out of nowhere, I woke up in the dark depths of the early morning, my eyes still heavy with sleep but my mind instantly alerted by the familiar, unwelcome signs of an approaching migraine. A soft, swirling light filled my vision, like a shimmering aura that danced even … Read more
Hemiplegic migraines are extremely rare, affecting around one in every 10,000 people and usually begin early in childhood. It is known to run in families, although, it can also occur randomly in people who have no family history of the condition. When a hemiplegic migraine occurs without any family element it is known as sporadic hemiplegic … Read more
Ocular migraine is a little understood variant of the migraine condition. In fact its not actually identified officially a migraine type by the HIS (International Headache Society), however, there are many medical professionals who use ocular migraine as a reference when describing a migraine type. When ocular migraine is used it is usually in relation to … Read more