Headache & Migraine

A new study published by the American Academy of Neurology reported that when researchers compared two dozen migraine patients to a dozen people who do not have migraines, they discovered differences in the somatosensory cortex -- the area of the brain that helps process information like pain.

A migraine is a very painful type of headache. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. During migraines, people are very sensitive to light and sound. They may also become nauseated and vomit.

Migraine is three times more common in women than in men. Some people can tell when they are about to have a migraine because they see flashing lights or zigzag lines or they temporarily lose their vision.

Follow the link to sound files on Migraine issues from the National Headache Foundation.

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