Migraine Relief vs. Pain Relief: What’s the Difference Between e-TNS and TENS Devices?
Both eTNS and TENS devices offer non-drug pain relief, but they’re not interchangeable.
Tips for Avoiding Migraine at the Beach in the Sun
It can be challenging to enjoy doing anything during a migraine attack. Although they occur spontaneously, attacks can also be triggered by certain factors. According to a study on 200 migraine patients, each of them had at least one trigger factor, while 95.5% of them had at least two. If you have an upcoming vacation planned, you […]
What Is a Retinal Migraine?
If you have visual disturbances in one eye and a migraine attack that follows or accompanies the visual symptoms, then you might be experiencing a retinal migraine. This disorder is rare and can be challenging to treat since common migraine medications aren’t typically recommended. CEFALY is a drug-free treatment option that’s clinically proven to provide […]
Guide to the Migraine Prodrome Phase
Migraine attacks are easily recognizable by the pulsing head pain, extreme light sensitivity and debilitating nausea. However, they often announce their arrival with more subtle — and seemingly unrelated — precursors that can be easy to overlook. This is also known as the prodrome phase. This premonitory stage is more common than many people realize. […]
The Connection Between Humidity and Migraine
Some people experience more frequent or severe migraine attacks when humidity levels are high. Like other episodes, humidity-triggered migraine attacks can impact your daily life. This guide explores the science behind humidity and migraine and provides helpful tips for managing and preventing migraine pain. Can heat and humidity cause migraine? Yes, heat and humidity can […]
How to Communicate Your Migraine Needs to Healthcare Providers
In a healthcare setting, communication is key, especially when managing a condition like migraine. Doctors often rely solely on the information that patients tell them to give them the correct diagnosis. If you aren’t sure what to ask or you don’t share enough about your symptoms, it can take longer to get to the bottom […]
Guide to Nerve Stimulation for Migraine
While scientists are still unsure of the exact causes of migraine, we know that migraine occurs in people with an unusually sensitive nervous system. Stimulating the nerves involved in migraine can disrupt pain signaling and also make the nerves less sensitive. If you experience migraine attacks, nerve stimulation could be a viable treatment method, especially […]
How to Create a Migraine Action Plan
Whether you’ve just experienced your first attack or have lived with the disease for a long time, you know how disruptive migraine can be. A thorough migraine action plan gives you the tools you need to respond to symptoms quickly, even when you’re away from home. What is a migraine action plan? A formal migraine […]
Genetics and Migraine — Is It Hereditary?
Migraine pain can range from disruptive to debilitating without the right care. Understandably, you want to know if you or your child will be prone to migraine, especially if a first-degree relative lives with the disease. It’s a complex topic, but research suggests that genetics could play a part in who gets migraine and how […]
Migraine 101
Migraine attacks can present symptoms ranging from severe pain to nausea and vision disturbances. If you experience migraine or know a loved one who does, you might want to learn more about what migraine is like and tips for migraine prevention. In this guide to migraine 101, we’ll give a high-level overview so you can […]