Archive for the ‘Migraine’ Category

A recurrent headache that is usually throbbing and typically affects one side of the head. Some attacks are preceded by a warning (aura) consisting of visual disturbances and numbness and/or weakness of the limbs. The headache is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Migraine may be precipitated or exacerbated by certain foods (such as cheese or chocolate), red wine, or stress. It is thought to be caused by changes in the blood vessels around the brain and eyes and in the scalp, which constrict and then become overdilated. Read the rest of this entry »