Question 1

can migraine headaches be triggered by a change in diet?

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Yes: Migraine attacks may be triggered by many things--perfume, food or lack of it (skipping meals etc..), lack of sleep, stress are common culprits. Some females have menstrual migraines--meaning they get migraines during/around their periods. So, can a change of diet trigger migraine? Yes.
Keep a headache log, check with your doc!
good luck.

Question 2

how should you reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches without a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback/yoga: Some physicians recommend learning biofeedback, yoga, or other forms of relaxation techniques which can reduce the frequency of of migraines.  Please discuss with your physician.

Question 3

what does it mean when a man has migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

You have a migraine: Migraines are more common in females but they can be seen in males. The real question is whether it is truly a migraine or better still what type of "headache" it is. I would suggest a full evaluation with a headache specialist or neurologist as depending on the exact type treatments may vary.

Question 4

are migraine headaches more common in women than men?

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Yes: About 75% of migraineurs (people who have migraine headaches) are women. That means 3 out of 4 migraineurs are women. Before puberty, more boys than girls get migraine headaches. After puberty, more girls have migraines than boys do.

Question 5

what would be the most common causes and best remedies for migraine headaches?

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Who knows: That's the billion dollar question--whoever comes up with a universal answer will be a billionaire.  Unfortunately, causes and types of migraine are so varied there is no simple, common treatment that works for everyone (or for even a majority). You need to discover what causes your migraines and eliminate those causes from your life if possible to even begin to figure out the answer for you.

Question 6

are migraine headaches considered a disability? if someone has a migraine for the majority of a month, can this be categorized as a disability?

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Yes: The world health organization considers migraine the 3rd most common cause of disabiity in the world, and if you possess chronic dailiy headaches, this indeed is a significant cause of disabiltiy.

Question 7

can tinnitus trigger migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: While migraines can be triggered by many things, usually tinnitus alone is not likely to do this.  If you are having periods of tinnitus related to loud sound exposure, the sound exposure is a more likely culprit. If you have constant tinnitus, then likely the migraines have some other cause.

Question 8

any new treatments for migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

Topamax (topiramate): Many migraines are not really migraines. Topamax (topiramate) helps relieve many types of headache.

Question 9

what can be done to prevent migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

Avoid triggers: Migraines are often triggered by various things such as certain foods or smells, allergies, medications, etc. Identifying and avoiding triggers is the best prevention. Alternatively, there are a number of medications available from your primary doctor that can help prevent migraines.

Question 10

what is the best treatment for migraine headaches?

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Depends: It depends upon how often you have them. If they are only occasional then drugs like imitrex (sumatriptan) are very good at preventing a migraine if you take it very early at onset of a headache. if the headaches are very frequent then a preventive medication may be more helpful if taken every day. There are several classes of medicines to prevent migraines. Your doctor can help you decide if that is needed.

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