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Questions and Answers for Headache and Migraine Sufferers
by Dr. Rose Giammarco, (Neurologist Interested in Headache)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
 

Q# 1- What causes a headache and why are they so difficult to understand? Is there a hereditary factor involved? Read Response | Hear Response

Q# 2 - What are "abortive medicines" and when should they be taken? What are the ABC's of migraine? When should I consider "preventative medicines"?
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Q# 3 - What is a diary and why are "triggers" so important to record? (See article on "free articles button" of our website about 'Stress & Chronic Headache'.)
Note - an article on "Caffeine: Good News and Bad News" is on our online newsletter with caffeine milligram (mg) content for coffee, tea, over the counter medicines, prescription drugs, soft drinks, etc. It is the green newsletter at the end of the website "free articles" button.
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Q# 4 - Is it useful to fill out a diary? Should I ever be concerned about my headaches??
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Q# 5 - Can I get into a medication overuse cycle that is difficult to arrest? I am never headache free! Read Response | Hear Response

Q#6 - Should I include over-the-counter medicines with my doctor appointment?
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Q#7 - Do women with "menstrual migraine" eventually grow out of their migraines? Will the headaches continue after menopause?
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