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Pacing with Migraine: Why It’s Helpful and How to Do It?

Pacing with Migraine: Why It’s Helpful and How to Do It?

Discover the benefits of pacing for managing migraine. Learn how this strategy helps individuals regulate tasks and activities to avoid triggering migraine attacks. In this post, we explore practical tips on prioritizing tasks, planning breaks, and maintaining a...
How to Use Glasses to Help with Photophobia in Migraine

How to Use Glasses to Help with Photophobia in Migraine

Photophobia, an intense sensitivity to light often preceding a migraine attack, affects many individuals. Discover how specialized glasses, including FL-41 lenses, can mitigate discomfort by filtering out specific light wavelengths. Learn about different types of...
Contraception and Migraine

Contraception and Migraine

Women have a higher risk of experiencing migraine compared to men, primarily due to hormonal fluctuations and genetic factors. Migraine often persists as a lifelong disorder, particularly troublesome for women during their reproductive years—from the onset of...
Navigating Migraine Treatments: Fact vs. Fiction

Navigating Migraine Treatments: Fact vs. Fiction

Living with migraine can be debilitating, prompting many to seek migraine treatments online. The internet is filled with promises of miracle migraine cures and testimonials about “how I got rid of my migraine with this simple trick.” Understanding what truly works...
Understanding the Placebo Effect

Understanding the Placebo Effect

In this article, we explore the placebo and nocebo effects. Understanding these responses is crucial for improving treatment approaches and fostering effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. By delving into the mechanisms and influences of...
Migraine Triggers: Avoid or Cope?

Migraine Triggers: Avoid or Cope?

Migraine attacks can be triggered by various factors. While it’s impossible to avoid all triggers, identifying your specific ones through a migraine diary can be helpful. Understanding the difference between premonitory symptoms and actual triggers is crucial for...