Functional Neurological Disorder: What You Need to Know

Imagine having neurological symptoms like tremors or even paralysis–only tests show nothing is wrong. This is the reality for many people with functional neurological disorder (FND). FND is a challenging and frustrating condition, much like migraine. And research suggests there’s a link between the two. But does FND cause migraines? Keep reading to find out. We’ll cover the ins and outs of FND, including symptoms, causes, and its connection to migraine. What is Functional Neurological Disorder? Functional neurological disorder (FND)...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Understanding the Condition and Its Connection to Migraine

Living with migraine is challenging enough. But adding Ehler-Danlos syndrome on top of it takes those challenges to a whole new level. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder that can affect the skin, joints, muscles, and blood vessels. Joint dislocations, fragile skin, and chronic pain are common among those with EDS. And like many health conditions, EDS occurs more often among those with migraine. In this article, we’ll cover what EDS is, along with symptoms, causes, and its...

The Migraine and Tinnitus Connection

Tinnitus, or the perception of sound when no external sound is present, affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, estimates suggest that as many as 10 to 25% of all adults may have some form of tinnitus. In this guide we’ll explore what tinnitus is, its causes, types, effects, its connection to migraines, and effective treatment strategies to manage this condition. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is more than just an occasional ringing in the ears; it’s a persistent condition that...

Post-Concussion Headaches: Understanding and Managing the Pain

A concussion is a common injury to the brain that can cause a variety of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. One of the most persistent and debilitating symptoms following a concussion are post-concussion headaches, which can be local, occurring only in the head, or more generalized, affecting other areas such as the neck and back. Post-concussion headaches can also mimic other types of head pain, such as migraines or tension headaches. In this article, we’ll explore post-concussion headaches, their causes,...

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The Science of MigreLief Supplements for Migraine Sufferers

Magnesium, Riboflavin and Puracol® Feverfew – Triple Therapy for Migraine Sufferers Migraine is a neurological disease with symptoms ranging from severe head pain, visual disturbances, vertigo, nausea, and sensitivity to light, sound or smell. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer migraines which can last from hours to days. For many men, women and children, migraine attacks not only disrupt quality of life, they are also debilitating. Nutritional deficiencies, inflammation and vasospasm can independently and together contribute to migraine occurrence, frequency and...

Are Headaches Associated with Dementia? What to Know

Last month, the actor Chris Hemsworth announced he’s taking a break from acting after learning through genetic testing that he carries two copies of the APOE4 gene variant, sometimes called the “Alzheimer’s gene.” Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a general term for the loss of cognitive function marked by a severe decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning. Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells; however, it is not always clear what triggers this damage. Hereditary...

Magnesium for Migraines – Is it Enough?

Studies have shown migraine sufferers with poor cerebrovascular tone have low levels of magnesium. Magnesium is a natural mineral that is necessary for healthy bodily function as it promotes heart health, stabilizes blood pressure, regulates nerve and muscle function, and builds bone, DNA, and protein. Magnesium is intimately involved in the control of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptors which play an important role in pain transmission in the nervous system and in the regulation of cerebral blood flow. Magnesium ions plug...

Magnesium Helps With Much More Than Just Migraines

You may already know of the many benefits of magnesium for migraine sufferers which is why we include two forms of magnesium (citrate and oxide) in MigreLief products. Magnesium has numerous effects that support cerebrovascular tone and function including the following mechanisms of action: Inhibition of platelet aggregation Interference with synthesis, release, and action of inflammatory mediators Direct alterations of cerebrovascular tone Inhibition of vasospasm (the dilation and constriction of blood vessels in the brain) Stabilization of cell membranes But...

What is a Migraine? Symptoms, Types and Migraine Statistics

Men, women, and children can experience migraines which are usually accompanied with severe, throbbing/pulsating head pain usually on one side of the head. Migraines and can last from 2 to 72 hours, or even days. Migraine is the most common type of vascular headache and can be divided into migraine with aura (classic migraine) and migraine without aura (common migraine). Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell. The pain is generally made worse by...

How do I know if my child’s headaches are migraines?

Migraines tend to be on one side of the head and throb. If there is any kind of visual disturbance or speech dysfunction associated with the headache, it is likely to be a migraine. A diagnosis from a pediatric neurologist would help to confirm a diagnosis of migraines.

What is a Migraine?

A migraine headache is a form of vascular (blood vessels) headache. Migraine headache is caused by a combination of vasodilatation (enlargement of blood vessels) and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around the blood vessels. During a migraine attack, the temporal artery enlarges. (The temporal artery is an artery that lies on the outside of the skull just under the skin of the temple.) Enlargement of the temporal artery stretches the nerves that coil around the artery...