BeCare Headache

Migraines are far more than “just headaches.” For millions of people, migraines can cause disabling pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and interruptions to work, family life, and daily functioning. One area of growing interest in migraine treatment involves the occipital nerves—important nerves located at the back of the head—and a procedure called an […]

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “Migraines run in my family,” they’re not imagining it. Migraines aren’t just bad headaches—they’re a complex neurological condition, and genetics plays a meaningful role in who gets them and how severe they can be. But the story isn’t as simple as inheriting a single “migraine gene.” Let’s break it

Hormones play a major role in migraines for many people. Because of this, hormonal birth control can sometimes reduce migraines—but in other cases, it may make them worse. Understanding how your body reacts to hormonal changes can help you choose the right option. Migraines affect about 1 in 5 women, and many notice changes in their

Planning for that bucket-list trip to the Galapagos, Machu Pichu or for that yearly ski trip to Utah?  You need to be aware of the possibility of getting headaches from high altitudes both during and after the trip, especially if you are a migraine sufferer.  The more you know, the better you can prepare. Altitude

Although most headaches are primary (meaning that there is no underlying illness such as a brain tumor causing them), most headache sufferers  report definite and remarkably similar triggers.  The most common triggers include lack of sleep, certain foods, stress, hormonal changes and diet.  The most common dietary triggers are excess caffeine and alcohol, nuts in

Vision changes are the most commonly associated symptom of migraine other than head pain. Some vision changes are part of a migraine aura, while others are not. Uncomplicated blurred vision during a migraine is often not considered an aura. It can occur with or after the headache and is often accompanied by severe head pain,

Women have suffered from migraines is silence for millennia.  The first description of migraine headaches was in 1550 BC by the Egyptians and in writings by Hippocrates in 400 BC.  The first acute therapy for migraines was released around 1940 when ergotamine was first introduced for acute migraine therapy. Very little progress was made until