Meniere’s disease is a fairly rare vestibular condition that affects about 615,000 Americans (a little less than 0.2% of the population). The primary symptoms are a feeling of fullness in the affected ear, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), vertigo, and the potential for hearing loss. However, other symptoms are not due to Meniere’s. Here is […]
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you may also be familiar with a surprisingly common symptom—hair pain. The actual migraine symptom is allodynia. It refers to central sensitization of pain that leads to experiencing pain in an exaggerated way or from a stimulus that normally does not produce pain. Allodynia is actually related to one […]
What is a herniated disc and why is it responsible for back pain? There are discs located between each of the vertebrae of the back. These discs are gel-like substances that do not allow the bones to rub against each other. However, if these discs move out of place, nerve irritation and inflammation can be […]
Migraines can be debilitating, but there are many ways to make the pain and other symptoms easier to deal with. In fact, reducing the frequency and severity of migraines often comes down to lifestyle choices. That’s why migraine.com started a Twitter hashtag to promote the benefits of self-care. What are some self-care methods you can […]
If a person is suffering from a chronic illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, he or she needs your full support. While you may be willing to provide such support, there are certain things that one may say that will make a patient feel otherwise. Here are a few things to avoid if […]
After widespread pain, one of the most common symptoms associated with fibromyalgia is problems with sleep. Other symptoms include fatigue and cognitive issues, such as difficulty concentrating and memory problems. However, not getting sleep can have a negative impact on the primary symptom of fibromyalgia—pain. So, it is important to consider then link between these […]
TMJ disorders can be very painful and may lead to other symptoms besides jaw pain, clicking when using the jaw, and limited range of jaw mobility. In fact, TMJ disorders are often associated with hearing problems such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Why is this the case? Read on to learn more about the […]
 A recent study involving migraines has become the focus of a lot of attention in the medical community. When a person experiences migraines, a person is at a higher risk of having a stroke following surgery. This is true especially for those who experience migraines with aura. While the risk is still rather low (about […]
Migraine and Neck Pain For a Week Migraine and neck pain for a week? Neck pain may actually be the most common migraine symptom despite the fact that it is rarely listed among usual symptoms such as nausea and light sensitivity. According to one study in 2010 that involved 113 patients, neck pain was even […]
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