Author: Migraine Canada™

Migraine Triggers

Understanding migraine triggers is a helpful tool for managing migraine. While triggers can be different for everyone and there is no single trigger that all migraine sufferers experience, there are some triggers that are common, especially when it comes to diet. How many people report…

New Daily Persistent Headache

What is New Daily Persistent Headache? According to the International Classification of Headache Disorder (the reference book for headache diagnosis), a diagnosis of NDPH can be made if:  A. Persistent headache fulfilling criteria B and C B. Distinct and clearly remembered onset, with pain becoming…

Cluster headache : basics

What are the typical characteristics of a cluster headache attack? Location of pain: eye, temple, forehead. The pain may also go to the cheek, jaw, teeth and neck.  Type of pain: very severe, excruciating. Sometimes described as a poker crushing the eye. The pain may…