"After the pain [of my migraine] has subsided, I will have soreness all the way down the side of my face, neck and back. What can I do to stop the soreness?"

"[My boyfriend's] headaches are so bad that his left eye becomes blood-red...and then the skin under his eye turns black, yellow and green. Why is this happening?"

"Is there any hope at all for someone with a diagnosis of hemicrania continua?"

"I am 29 years old and have suffered with migraines since 1995. I also started experiencing fibromyalgia two years ago. What is there left to do? I feel absolutely debilitated."

"I take Premarin® for post-menopausal reasons. Could the Premarin have triggered a migraine [and cold sweats]?"

"My 79-year-old mother has been experiencing severe headaches for 11 years. My theory is that she is addicted to paracetamol. What can we do to help her?"

Two possible migraine triggers, a migraine gene and a brain chemical, have received added attention in recent months as researchers focus on their contributions to migraine pain.

A clinical trial could turn neurostimulation into an affordable, portable, at-home treatment for migraine relief.

Many migraineurs switch from one triptan to the next or take a combination of medications to treat their head pain. But does it help?

Researchers Daniel L. Roberts, MD, and Bert B. Vargas, MD, studied the way migraine is portrayed in popular music by examining songs on iTunes and allmusic.

Emergency physicians are not the ultimate resource for long-term headache management. But here's what you can expect from the emergency room.

The book Knock Out Headaches, written by Gary Ruoff, MD, is a “must read” for individuals who suffer from migraine.

When the risks are this high, prevention and recovery are of utmost importance.

Children and teens can follow these tips to manage chronic daily headaches.

Optimize your next physician appointment by bringing a clear, complete picture of your medical history.

Sleep complications could trigger headache attacks during or following a night’s rest.

When a migraine forced Miami Heat forward James Jones to miss the most important game of the year, sports fans took notice of the condition.

Topiramate is now among the drugs considered effective for migraine prevention—but is it safe?

The Degenerative Brain Disease Called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopath (CTE) has led to Headache, Dementia, Lawsuits and Suicide.

"I have a 12-year-old son, and one month ago he started to see colored lights; then he couldn’t look at me easily. Can migraine cause all of this?"

"Why do you think ice cream would help a headache already under way?"

Hyperbaric oxygen is a treatment in which an individual is placed in a chamber where they are exposed to pure oxygen at three times the normal pressure of oxygen experienced at sea level.

Studies have shown that patients with asthma have a higher likelihood of experiencing migraine.

Anytime the sinuses get clogged or you have nasal congestion, the brain perceives that as pressure.

How do you recommend treating tension-type headache without causing rebound headaches?

Should preventive therapy continue during medication detox?

Researchers are studying brain freeze to gain a better understanding of other headache disorders such as migraine and post-traumatic headache.

New cases of airplane headache are being reported. Learn how air travel could trigger your headaches.

Until research is conclusive, narcotics should be reserved for situations when migraine-specific drugs or non-narcotic pain medications are ineffective, cause significant adverse effects or are contraindicated.

Veterans who live far from urban centers can access over-the-counter treatments and rural clinics for headache relief closer to home.

Why smokers can blame their headaches on the components of cigarettes

When a child migraineur suffers a concussion, the resulting post-concussion headaches could be debilitating.

Proactive communication is the key to improving relationships with your boss and co-workers.

Your eyes may look normal, but an eye-related condition could still be triggering your headaches.

A 2009 study drew the public’s attention when it claimed plastic surgery could relieve migraine. But headache specialists are concerned about the invasive, risky procedure.

Former Brady Bunch actress Susan Olsen (“Cindy Brady”) has experienced migraines since her days on the set. She moved on to take new roles as an artist, radio show host and migraine advocate.

Episodic use of oxygen has been very helpful in cluster headaches but not of much value in other headache types.

"I think most headache specialists, myself included, would probably select a beta blocker before the calcium channel blocker, unless there are issues such as heart failure, asthma or other diagnoses that would be contraindications."

Cluster headaches are much more common than chronic paroxysmal hemicranias (CPH), particularly in males. The headaches are very similar.

When the headaches become chronic or are present on a daily basis, migraine will evolve into a different type of headache, losing its basic characteristics of sensitivity to light and sound and nausea. It will start to present as a dull daily headache that worsens during the day.

Caffeine is a double-edged sword: it initially helps headaches, but then causes medication overuse headaches, which makes things worse.

Exploring new delivery systems for headache: needleless injections, lidocaine patches, sumatriptan patches and anti-inflammatory gels.

A new therapy shows promise for people with headache who are unresponsive to medical therapy: occipital nerve stimulation (ONS).

Headache is the fifth most common reason for a visit to an emergency department (ED), representing two million visits per year.

Web-based self-management tools may be the ideal motivators for headache patients.

People with cluster headache are more likely to have brown and blue eyes than hazel eyes. It might seem strange to identify a headache patient by his or her eye color, but people with cluster headache do appear to fit a certain profile.

Strategies for avoiding the brightest light-related migraine triggers.

When sex triggers head pain, treatment may be needed to get your love life back on track.

A parent’s deployment can induce worry, fear—and headache—among military children.

These five childhood migraines are rare and bizarre. One even mimics the events of a storybook.

As temperatures rise and outdoor adventures begin, follow these tips to avoid summer headache.

Depression and migraine bring two-fold pain and a feeling of helplessness. But early treatment can reverse the slippery slope of sadness.

Andrew Levy, Cooper chair of English at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., released a book documenting his experience with migraines titled A Brain Wider Than the Sky: A Migraine Diary. Learn about Levy’s experiences and how he copes.

Physicians take a number of common principles into account when selecting a medication to treat headache and migraine, especially when it comes to preventive medications.

Research has found niacin to be free of serious side effects when treating migraine, although many people report a flushing sensation.

Potassium deficiency can cause headaches, and in those who are prone to migraines, it can cause migraines.

"I have been on Depakote and amitriptyline for migraines since about 1996...has it ceased to be effective for neck treatment?"

"Seven months ago, I gave birth to twins. About five weeks after their delivery, I got a headache that still hasn’t gone away."

Botox has been shown to be effective in patients with one subset of chronic daily headache, but there is no significant data for Botox in chronic paroxysmal hemicranias (CPH).

Rural patients receive access to headache specialists through telehealth technology.

There are two ways a migraine can stop—through abortive means (e.g., medication) or naturally. Learn about the natural ways here.

Research suggests there is a true psychological and neurophysiological response to placebos even when the headache patient knows he or she is being duped.

Although education seemed to help the primary care physicians with their prescribing habits, preventive medications did not seem to effectively reduce headaches for patients.

The research suggests that HIV/AIDS patients are 13 times more likely to experience chronic migraines than the general population.

How do you manage your good days and keep headache pain at bay? here are six simple strategies to make your pain-free days even better.

Explore the mysterious link between migraines and fibromyalgia—including eight telltale signs that you might suffer from both.

Amid stress and other war zone disruptors, military servicemen and women must beware of nutrition and lifestyle triggers to avoid headache in theater.

How to create a trigger-free room to prevent your migraines and headaches

Consider these questions about clinical trials to see if participation might be right for you.

CBS reporter Serene Branson suffered an on-air migraine attack on live television in February 2011. Learn how she's become a spokeperson for the headache community.

People who have migraine with aura are more than twice as likely to suffer a stroke. Learn more about the connection from Jose Biller, MD.

How to get through ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ without letting migraines and headaches play Scrooge.

Check out the Our Thoughts blog for new recipes every Wednesday.

Childhood and adolescent obesity can cause a range of health and psychosocial problems—including an increased likelihood of headache.

“Children and teens miss more than 130,000 school days every two weeks due to migraines."

The International Burden of Migraine Study recently released numbers on the direct costs of chronic migraine and episodic migraine in the U.S. and Canada.

The FDA recently rejected pharmaceutical company NuPathe’s transdermal migraine patch, Zelrix, based on safety and manufacturing concerns.

The FDA cautions women of childbearing age about the dangers of topiramate, a popular migraine medication.

A new study published in the journal Cephalalgia suggests that individually tailored, precision-tinted glasses may  help prevent migraines triggered by certain visual patterns.

In patients with this essential thrombocythemia, the platelets can back up in blood vessels, which might lead to headache.

"I get headaches whenever I lift weight above my head or strain my shoulder muscles in any way with weight lifting. What do you recommend?"

Is cataract surgery feasible for a person with a hyperexcitable nervous system and visual triggers?

Unquestionably, there is a subgroup of women who never even get migraines until after menopause.

Roller coasters are fun, but people with migraine are often very sensitive to movement.

"I have been suffering from migraines for many years, but in my 40s, they became more intense and longer lasting."

Migraine and headache patients are used to popping pills to manage their pain, but not every remedy comes from the medicine cabinet. These seven alternative therapies might be your answer to pain relief.

You can begin to control headache pain by reining in your negative thinking.

Learn about the relationship between migraine and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the military.

Migraine and headache sufferers need a good health care plan to cover the cost of treatment. But navigating the insurance maze can cause a different kind of headache.

Answered by George Urban, MD, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, IL

Answered by Lisa Mannix, MD, Headache Associates, West Chester, OH

Answered by James W. Banks, MD, Ryan Headache Center, St. Louis, MO

Generally headache alone is not enough to signal a brain tumor—and brain tumor is rare. To determine whether you should ask your physician to evaluate you for brain tumor, it is important to understand the symptoms.

Answered by James W. Banks, MD, Ryan Headache Center, St. Louis, MO

If you have pain that appeared without warning and is now an unwelcome part of your everyday life, you may be suffering from New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

Answered by George Urban, MD, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, IL

Answered by Susan M. Rubin, MD, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Glenview, IL

Answered by Richard Wenzel, PharmD, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, IL

Don’t let headache pain impose on your holiday fun. Follow these steps to eliminate stressors in the midst of this busy season.

Answered by Lisa Mannix, MD, Headache Associates, West Chester, OH

Answered by George R. Nissan, DO, Co-Director, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago, IL

Like its daytime sibling, nighttime headache come in many forms. Know your triggers to safeguard your snooze time.

Answered by Doug Mann, MD, UNC Professor of Neurology, Chapel Hill, NC

The changing of the seasons can wreak havoc on migraine sufferers. Try these simple tips for managing fall migraines.

Answered by Doug Mann, MD, UNC Professor of Neurology, Chapel Hill, NC

People look at me and say, “You’re always so happy-go-lucky. You couldn’t be as sick as you’re saying.”

Learn seven stress-relieving tips that can help you take control of your life and manage your pain

If you want to take control of migraine disease, you need to become an active participant in your care. 

Migraine may be an invisible disease, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence. Here’s how to seek and find support among sympathizers and skeptics alike.

If headaches are getting the best of you and you’re at the end of your rope, it might be time to see a specialist.

Magnesium supplementation can help manage migraine for people who are magnesium deficient.

Behavioral therapies are effective, long-lasting and cheaper than medication.

A genetic variant might explain why women are more likely to get migraine.

Experts say more funding is the best way to find a cure for migraine.

Answered by Mark Green, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

Answered by Mark Green, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City

Answered by Frederick Freitag, DO, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas

Answered by Frederick Freitag, DO, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas

Answered by Frederick Freitag, DO, Baylor Health Care System, Dallas

The pain of cluster headache can bring sufferers to their knees, but Frederick Freitag, DO, says the condition is manageable—with the right treatment.

Your jaw tension could be contributing to more than just mouth pain? Relaxing your jaw is crucial to eliminating your headaches.

Biofeedback is helping migraineurs understand their body and how its changes affect migraines and headaches.

Military service members are accustomed to helping other people. But when it comes to finding help for their own head pain, many don’t know where to turn.

Children and adolescents with chronic headaches can experience a spectrum of sleep disorders, which warrants a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

New research investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for migraine and headache sufferers.

Nobody wants to be admitted to a hospital. But when all other options fail, it might be time to consider specialized inpatient headache care.

Proactive treatments can help women who suffer from hormonally triggered migraines control their worst monthly headaches before they start.

Answered by Hossam AbdelSalam, MD, medical director, child neurology, St. Alexius Medical Center, Chicago

Answered by Hossam AbdelSalam, MD, medical director, child neurology, St. Alexius Medical Center, Chicago

Answered by Richard Wenzel, PharmD, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago

Answered by Barbara Lee Peterlin, MD, Drexel University of Medicine, Philadelphia

Answered by Robert Kunkel, MD, consultant, Center for Headache and Pain Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland

Answered by Ira M. Turner, MD, The Center for Headache Care and Research, Island Neurological Associates, PC, Plainview, N.Y.

Answered by Susan Rubin, MD, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Glenview, Ill.

Answered by George R. Nissan, DO, co-director, Diamond Headache Clinic, Chicago

Researchers find a correlation between children who have migraine with aura and a common heart condition.

In the last decade, migraine rates in Norway have risen by 1%--that's 45,000 people.

A new study finds that weight loss surgery can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines.

The University of Cincinnati confirms the connection between double-jointedness and migraine.

A technique developed by cosmetic surgeons could have a big impact on migraineurs.

Ready to start keeping track of your headaches? The solution is as close as your mobile phone.

If you think yoga is too hard, too strange or just not for you, longtime migraineur Teri Robert begs to differ. She used regular yoga practice to help manage her condition.

You might think yoga is not for you or that it's not an option for migraineurs. But regular yoga therapy can help ease the mental and physical burden of headache disorders.

Headache sufferers are dealing with more than just pain--they're also dealing with anxiety about when the next headache will strike. But you don't have to let stress ruin your pain-free days. Seven simple ways to say goodbye to headache fears for good.

Many veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are returning from the front lines with headache disorders. A new NHF website is doing its part to combat this growing problem.

What’s the best way to manage migraine pain? Roger Cady, MD, says to start by building a strong relationship with your health care provider.

Eating the right things can help you keep your migraines in check. Try this quick and easy salmon recipe that’s filled with migraine-fighting nutrients. 

Many headache sufferers carry an excess of tension in their shoulders, neck and head. These two simple neck stretches can help you manage headache pain.

Menstrual migraines are often more severe, but they’re also predictable—which can make them easier to treat.Keeping a headache journal can help you manage menstrual migraine.

Food alone can’t cause your headaches, but it is a common trigger. Being aware of your triggers can help you manage headache pain—and enjoy food again. 

If you’re a migraineur who takes aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, it may not be doing as much as you think.