What is Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis? Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a rare migraine variant that begins during infancy and early childhood. Children with BPT experience repeated attacks of head tilting (torticollis) that switch sides between episodes. These...
What is Abdominal Migraine? Abdominal migraine is a childhood migraine variant, commonly affecting school-aged children between 4 and 7 years old (see our post on Early Life Expressions of Migraine). It manifests as recurrent episodes of moderate to severe abdominal...
What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an episodic syndrome that may be associated with migraine (see our post on Early Life Expressions of Migraine). Patients experience repeated and intense bouts of nausea and vomiting, often following a...
Understanding the early signs of migraine in children can provide valuable insights into this neurological condition. This comprehensive overview explores several early life conditions linked to migraine, such as Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome, Abdominal Migraine, Benign...
Understanding the relationship between migraine and reproductive health is crucial for many women. This post explores whether a hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, can help treat migraine, along with the potential impacts of removing reproductive organs like the...
Menopause represents a pivotal phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, marked by the cessation of menstrual periods due to declining hormone levels, particularly estrogen and progesterone. For women with migraine, this...
