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- Migraine Statistics and Facts
Migraine is one of the world’s most common health conditions and its most common neurological disease A neurological disease is something that affects the brain or nerves Roughly 39 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide have migraine This makes migraine the third most common illness in the world 1 Some doctors think these numbers are low since many people
- Migraine Symptoms: Numbness and Tingling
Migraine attacks can cause a wide variety of symptoms and affect many parts of the body In fact, 2 people living with migraine disease may experience attacks completely differently About 1 in 4 people with migraine experience aura symptoms, such as numbness and tingling 1 What is migraine aura? Migraine aura is a set of nerve-related (neurological) symptoms These symptoms typically begin 5
- Exploring Risk Factors Causes of Migraine
Many people think of migraine as a severe headache, but a migraine is actually a common neurological disorder Neurological means a condition that involves the nerves or nervous system Doctors do not know exactly what causes migraine Research points to several different potential causes There are also several risk factors that increase the chances of developing migraine or occasional
- What Treatments Are Available for Migraine?
There's a wide range of migraine treatment options including prescription drugs, over-the-counter painkillers, devices, natural remedies, and more
- Migraine Health Information Community
Find out about migraine including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, patient stories, support, and more from a migraine community perspective
- What Are The Most Common Migraine Symptoms?
People with migraine may experience different symptoms which makes it incredibly important to track the common and less common symptoms for a proper diagnosis
- Antidepressants for Migraine Treatment Prevention
Antidepressants are drugs that are mainly used for treating mental health conditions like depression However, there is evidence that antidepressants can help treat migraine Some doctors may prescribe antidepressants for someone who has migraine, even if they do not have mental health issues 1 How do antidepressants help treat migraine? Antidepressants may be used to prevent migraines or
- Types and Subtypes of Migraine
The International Headache Society names 2 main types of migraine, migraine with aura and migraine without aura, and both have several subtypes
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