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Springtime With Migraine and Headache Disorders

Spring is a season of new beginnings, however, for many individuals living with migraine and other headache disorders, it’s also a season of new challenges. The change in weather can increase symptoms, and the fluctuation in barometric pressure, temperature, and…

What Your Flu Headache is Telling You

The flu season is at its peak, and more and more people are becoming susceptible to the contagious virus. With this year’s intense new strain and shortage of effective vaccines, preventing the flu is crucial, especially for those who experience chronic migraine. However, for those who contract the virus, here are some things to keep in mind to understand your headache when dealing with the flu.

Light and Headache Disorders: Understanding Light Triggers and Photophobia

“Wearing sunglasses indoors is increasing your sensitivity to light.” My wife and I were floored when her headache specialist made this statement. Chronic migraine had made her so sensitive to light that she had to wear sunglasses indoors. During an…

The Journey from Headache Week to National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

Question: How did National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month start? Answer: The drive for a National Headache Week began during the fall of 1989 in order to gain national political and public support for recognition of headaches and migraines as…

Causes of Headache in College Students

Many people experience headache disorders, often due to triggers related to their age, gender, health, and overall lifestyle. College students are no different. In fact, these young and seemingly healthy individuals often lead lifestyles that put them at a very…

How Someone With Chronic Migraine Can Qualify for Social Security Disability

If chronic migraine prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Learn about the medical documentation needed and how to navigate the application process.

Sinus Headache: Everything You Need to Know

Whether the symptoms of headache are due to sinus disease should be determined through an examination by a physician. The headache of sinus origin or acute sinusitis is usually associated with constant pain and tenderness over the affected sinus, a…

Tension-Type Headache: Everything You Need to Know

Tension-type headache is a nonspecific headache, which is not vascular or migrainous, and is not related to organic disease. The most common form of headache, it may be related to muscle tightening in the back of the neck and/or scalp….