Migraine

Migraine is a form of headache, usually very intense and disabling. It is a neurologic disease. The word "migraine" comes from the Greek construction ?????????? (hemikranion, pain affecting one side of the head) http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=migraine&r=67.

External links

• General Information
• Migraine Information from the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• Mayo Clinic on Migraines
• A migraine series of articles from a neurologist who specializes in headaches and migraines
• Migraine Headache: Clinical and Alternative Treatment
• Migraine - gives a quick overview of the phenomenon as well as some suggestions on diet (from the BBC).
• FAQ on migraine treatment (Michigan Head Pain and Neurological Institute)
• CVSA information on a potential migraine variant Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
• About Headaches / Migraine Information, support, and advocacy resources for Migraineurs.
• Headaches types - Migraine
• In French
• Organizations
• MAGNUM - popular website of the U.S. National Migraine Association
• The Migraine Trust (medical research and patient support charity)
• Migraine Aura Foundation (Information about migraine with aura for practicing neurologists and patients.)
• Diagnostic criteria
• Migraine with Aura
• Migraine without Aura
• The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition
• Specific treatments
• Fiorinal, Fioricet, and other Butalbital Compounds for Headaches and Migraine
• Butterbur, Co-enzyme Q-10, Melatonin, Folic Acid Treatment Articles (2005).
• Acupuncture Scientifically Proven to Ease Headache Pain health.dailynewscentral.com