Tag: chronic migraines

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Migraines carry serious social stigma, study finds

Patients with chronic migraines suffer from as much social stigma as people with epilepsy, according to a study conducted by researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rutgers University and published in the journal PLOS ONE. Social stigma refers to people experiencing social disapproval because they are different, whether visibly (such as from a physical mark) […]

Migraines: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

What are migraine headaches? The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown; it is thought to be due to abnormal brain activity causing a temporary alteration in the nerve signals, chemicals and blood flow in the brain. Lady holding head in pain Migraine headaches can be very debilitating. Migraine headaches can be very debilitating affecting […]