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How many different types of migraines are there?
There are at least 5 different types of migraines: food induced (especially related to gluten), withdrawal migraines (related to caffeine or alcohol withdrawal), weather-related migraines, scent-triggered migraines, and migraines triggered by smaller headaches. Learn more about all of these types of migraines and how to prevent them here: http://typesofmigraines.com/
How many types of Migraine are there?
There are at least 5 different types of migraines: food induced (especially related to gluten), withdrawal migraines (related to caffeine or alcohol withdrawal), weather-related migraines, scent-triggered migraines, and migraines triggered by smaller headaches. Learn more about all of these types of migraines and how to prevent them here: http://typesofmigraines.com/
Where can I find information on the different types of migraines?
WebMd.com is the most popular site for information about types of migraines. Womenshealth.com and healthcentral.com also are good sources of information.
I have been has been diagnosed with stomach migraines what are they?
Stomach migraines (also called abdominal migraines) are a type of migraine where the key feature of the migraine is nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, rather than the key feature being head pain. Abdominal migraines are a common migraine variant pre-puberty. Many children who have abdominal migraines in their youth begin to have common or classic migraines as they reach young adulthood. Abdominal migraines are treated with the same types of medication used to treat other types of migraine headache, although when the patient is under 18 years of age, there are limits as what to doctors will prescribe.
Would neurological surgery help with migraines?
Neurological surgery can help relieve some types of migraines, but not most types. Neurological surgery is also considered the last option in treatment due to the potential risks of surgery.
What are the types of Headaches?
The most common headaches are either muscular or migraines; which are vascular in origin.
What are the different types of headaches?
The most common headaches are either muscular or migraines; which are vascular in origin.
Can epilepsy cause the patient to suffer migraine symptoms?
Yes. People with seizure disorders often state they see or feel an "aura." Seizure aura can be similar to migraine aura, or they can vary widely - having to do more with feeling a certain feeling like fear or deja vu. There is a specific type of migraine variant called Migralepsy, during which patients with experience both migraine and seizures. For some people, the migraine is almost a warning sign of impending seizure.
Are Migraines contagious?
No, migraines are not and cannot be contagious.No.
Can both genders get migraines?
Yep, I've had one :)
Why is it more likely for women to get migraines then men?
Because one of the triggers which can cause migraines are the hormones which change during the menstrual cycle.
Can you have a one sided migraine?
With most migraines, the pain is on one side of the head.
