Migraine Canada™ has collaborated with the Canadian Headache Society (CHS) and the Pediatric Canadian Headache Network (PeCaHN) to develop a reference document on Therapeutic Management of Acute...
Pediatric Dosing Guide
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School Medical Letter Templates
For children living with migraine, school can be a challenging environment without support and understanding. Migraine Canada™ has teamed up with leading Pediatric Neurologists at PeCaHN and the...
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
What is alternating hemiplegia of childhood? Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare condition with repeated bouts of weakness or paralysis that may affect one side of the body or the...
Vestibular Migraine in Children
Understanding Vestibular Migraine Vestibular migraine ranks as the second most common cause of vertigo in children, typically affecting girls between 6 and 12 years of age. Children with this...
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
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...
Infant Colic and Migraine
What is infant colic? Infant colic is characterized by excessive crying in otherwise healthy and well-fed babies. It affects 5-19% of infants. Colicky crying typically peaks around six weeks of life...
Abdominal Migraine
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...
Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis
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...
Early Life Expressions of Migraine
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...
Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo
What is benign paroxysmal vertigo? Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPV) typically affects children between the ages of 2 and 5, causing recurrent episodes of dizziness or vertigo (spinning sensation)....
Back to School Checklists
Does your child live with migraine? For children with migraine, starting a new school year can be challenging. What can you do to ensure a smooth transition and successful school year? Migraine...
What Should I Do If I Throw Up My Medication?
Many people with migraine experience nausea, and some will vomit during an attack. Vomiting, especially if it occurs early in the migraine attack, can prevent medication absorption, reducing...
