A History of Migraine

Mary Mallon became known as Typhoid Mary in the early 20th century. She has often been vilified in in modern references, though her story is actually quite complex. Research: "Mary Mallon." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, vol. 21, Gale, 2001. Gale In Context: Opposing Vie ... Show More

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<p>“Throbbing, pulsating pain.” “Like a drill boring into your head.” “As though your head is gripped by a vise.” “Stabbing pain hammering through your brain.” There is no shortage of metaphors used to describe the horrific, incapacitating pain of migraines. But try as we might, ... Show More

Migraine is a deceptively debilitating and surprisingly common neurological condition, a massive thanks to our Patrons for voting on this topic & giving us the opportunity to learn more about it!Grab our merch now: http://normalcitizen.storeYou can WATCH the podcast over on our Y ... Show More

<p>Headache, nausea and sensitivity to light are all common symptoms of migraine. According to the BBC, one in five women suffer from migraines. Studies also show that between two to three times as many women endure them as men – a ratio that fluctuates depending on stage of life ... Show More

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Robert Evan Shapiro about the impact that migraine has on quality of life and the frequency of migraine-related stigma. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

1 in 7 people live with migraines around the world, and the condition costs the UK economy billions each year. Attacks can be debilitating and all-consuming, but a new treatment recently approved by NICE might even help the most stubborn cases find some relief. James Gallagher is ... Show More

Women are too often told by doctors that our hormone-related symptoms are not significant; that they’re just “normal,” or that they are over-reacting – in other words, that it’s all in their heads. But hormonal headaches are not just ‘all in your head.’ Migraines are actually des ... Show More

<p>Have you ever woken up with a miserable headache? Or do you feel like your head starts to throb around 3 o’clock in the afternoon? If you or a family member struggle with headaches or migraines, we’ll be sharing five common causes of headaches plus some simple solutions to hel ... Show More

<p>This episode covers migraines.<br/><br/>Written notes can be found at <a href='https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/neurology/migraines/'>https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/neurology/migraines/</a> or in the neurology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book. ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">Migraines can be debilitating, especially when triggers like hormones, stress, and anxiety come into play. In this episode, we explore the root causes of migraines, from early signs and common triggers to how hormonal shifts during PMS and menopause affect women. We ... Show More