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migraine headache, vascular headaches, migraine cause, ct scan, the brain, central nervous system, headache, migraine, migraine headaches, a type of headache that some people get repeatedly over time, migraines, different from other headaches, they occur, symptoms nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, who get migraines have warning symptoms, an aura, the actual headache begins, not have such warning symptoms, migraine, aura, no warning symptoms, migraine, aura, visual disturbances, the headache starts, mixed tension migraine, features of both migraines, tension headache, a lot of people get migraines, 11 out of 100, headaches tend to start between the ages of 10, 46, run in families, occur in women more often than men, migraines, either "with aura", "without aura", an aura, warning symptom, most migraine patients, not have auras, a migraine, abnormal brain activity, is triggered by stress, food, other factor, exact chain of events is not known, seems to involve various nerve pathways, chemicals, in the brain, changes affect blood flow, in the brain, surrounding membranes, migraine attacks triggered, allergic reactions, bright lights, loud noises, certain odors, perfumes, physical, emotional stress, changes in sleep patterns, smoking, exposure to smoke, skipping meals, alcohol, caffeine, menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, tension headaches, foods containing tyramine, red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, beans, monosodium glutamate, msg, nitrates, bacon, hot dogs, salami, foods chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, fermented, pickled foods, migraine headaches, dull, severe, feel throbbing, pounding, pulsating, worse on one side, the head, last 6 to 48 hours, symptoms accompanying migraines, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound, loss of appetite, fatigue, numbness, tingling, weakness, warning signs that a migraine is coming include seeing stars, zigzag lines, having tunnel vision, temporary blind spot, linger, migraine has gone away, feeling mentally dull, thinking is not clear, sharp, increased need, sleep, neck pain, migraine headache diagnosed by doctor, history of migraines, in the family, response to treatment, detailed history to make sure that headaches, due to tension, sinus inflammation, a more serious underlying brain disorder, physical exam, not find wrong, an mri, ct scan is obtained to rule out other causes, headache, sinus inflammation, a brain mass, case of a complicated migraine, an eeg needed to exclude seizures, a lumbar puncture, spinal tap, might be performed, no specific cure, migraine headaches, goal, prevent symptoms by avoiding, altering triggers, get migraine symptoms, try to treat them right away, headache less severe, a good way to identify triggers, keep a headache diary, headache, migraine symptoms begin, rest, quiet, darkened room, drink fluids to avoid dehydration, have vomited, try placing a cool cloth on head, over-the-counter pain medications, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, migraine is mild, don't help, ask doctor, prescription medications, select from several different types of medications, ergots, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, caffeine, cafergot, triptans, sumatriptan, imitrex, rizatriptan, maxalt, almotriptan, axert, zolmitriptan, zomig, a tablet, nasal spray, self-administered injection, isometheptene, midrin, stronger pain relievers, narcotics, the prescription medications, migraines narrow blood vessels, drugs should not be used, have heart disease, specifically instructed by doctor, wish to consider an alternative, feverfew, popular herb, migraines, several studies, support using feverfew, treating migraines, interested in trying feverfew, make sure doctor approves, herbal remedies sold in drugstores, health food stores, not regulated, work, a trained herbalist, selecting herbs, every person responds differently to treatment, have rare headaches that, require little to no treatment, require the use of several medications, occasional hospitalization, migraine headaches generally represent no significant threat to overall health, chronic, recurrent, frustrating, interfere, day-to-day life, stroke, extremely rare complication from severe migraines, risk, due to prolonged narrowing, the blood vessels, limiting blood flow to parts, the brain, an extended period of time, have unusual symptoms not experienced, a migraine, speech, vision problems, loss of balance, difficulty moving a limb, experiencing "the worst headache of life", call doctor immediately, headache pattern, intensity is different, headache gets worse, lie, previously effective treatments no longer help, side effects from medication occurs, irregular heartbeat, pale, blue skin, extreme sleepiness, persistent cough, depression, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, cramps, dry mouth, extreme thirst, likely to, become pregnant, medications should not be taken, pregnant, avoid smoking, caffeine, alcohol, exercise regularly, get enough sleep each night, learn to relax, reduce stress, try progressive muscle relaxation, contracting, releasing muscles throughout body, meditation, biofeedback, joining a support group, get at least three headaches per month, prescribe medication, prevent recurrent migraines, such prescription drugs, beta-blockers, propranolol, inderal, anti-depressants, tricyclics, amitriptyline, elavil, ssris, fluoxetine, prozac, sarafem, paroxetine, paxil, sertraline, zoloft, anti-convulsants, valproic acid, depacon, depakene, divalproex sodium, depakoate, calcium channel blockers, verapamil, american council, headache information, available at http://www, achenet, noble j, ed, textbook of primary care medicine, 3rd ed, mosby, marx ja, hockberger rs, walls rm, eds, rosen's emergency medicine, concepts, clinical practice, 5th ed, mosby, goetz cg, pappert ej, textbook of clinical neurology, philadelphia, pa, saunders, 2003.