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Do you have a question?
The National Headache Foundation is here to answer your questions about migraine disease and headache disorders. We have compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question and you don’t see it answered here, you may submit your questions to…
26 May, 2020
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Heads Up: Episode 1
We are very excited to to announce the premiere of Heads Up, the official weekly podcast of the National Headache Foundation with Vincent Martin, M.D. and Lindsay Weitzel, PhD. Episode 1: What is a migraine? Dr. Martin and Dr. Weitzel discuss what a migraine is, and…
08 February, 2019
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Migraine Management Needs Improvement
In the United States, only half of the 37 million people who suffer from migraine have been diagnosed with the disorder, and many receive inappropriate migraine management, according to a presentation at the American Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting in May. Richard Wenzel, PharmD, from…
15 June, 2013
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Standards of Care for Headache Diagnosis and Treatment
Almost 40 million Americans experience migraines, yet only about 48 percent who have the symptoms of migraine actually receive a proper diagnosis. Migraine is a chronic neurologic disorder characterized by recurring attacks of head pain and associated symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting or extreme…
19 November, 2007
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Headache Diagnosis
To date, there are no available diagnostic tests to diagnose migraine, tension-type or cluster headache. A specific headache evaluation is needed by a healthcare provider familiar with the headache problems. This evaluation will include a history, physical examination, and possible appropriate testing to exclude underlying…
25 October, 2007
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A 10-Year Report Card Shows Migraine Remains Underdiagnosed and Undertreated
CHICAGO, February 22, 2000 – A new study – the American Migraine Study II – reports that patient treatment patterns have not kept pace with major scientific breakthroughs in the field. Unfortunately, despite a better understanding of the disease and medications designed specifically for the treatment of…
22 February, 2000
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