Migrastil's Migraine Blog

When I get a migraine - I shut out the world. It's my first line of defense.If I'm home the lights go out - darkness is my friend. If I'm at work - the earplugs go in and the sunglasses...
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A 2018 Migraine in America survey shows that 69% of migraine sufferers surveyed reported dealing with neck pain when they have migraines. A small study published in the Headache Journal shows that among the 113 individuals evaluated, neck pain was more common for migraine patients than nausea!

It seems there is a lot of differing research, studies, and information on whether dark chocolate triggers or actually helps those with migraines.
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As someone with a long, lamentable relationship with migraines, I can say with certainty that I have been ‘around the block’ with different migraine drugs. One such group of treatments, now considered a first line treatment for migraines, is the class of medications called the triptans.

I know what you're probably thinking: "No way are essential oils gonna get rid of migraines!" And you're probably right. But even if aromatherapy does not totally get rid of your pain, it is likely to at least take the...
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