What Patients Need to Know About Episodic Migraine vs. Chronic Migraine
While official definitions classify episodic migraine as fewer than 15 headache days per month and chronic migraine as 15 or more headache days for at least three months, in reality migraine exists on a spectrum-symptom-free days and migraine days can blur the lines. Learn how to track migraine frequency accurately, understand high-frequency episodic versus chronic migraine, and explore treatments-from medications to neuromodulation devices like CEFALY-that can help reduce attack frequency
Why Women Get Migraine — and What You Can Do
Why does migraine affect women more often than men? The answer's not fully understood, but the primary cause of migraine in women is believed to be hormones - specifically, estrogen.
How to Manage Migraine in Perimenopause and Menopause — Without Medication
Approximately 30% of women experience a peak in their migraine symptoms during perimenopause.
An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Managing Migraine and Chronic Illness (EDS, MCAS, and Dysautonomia)
Navigating chronic illness along with migraine disease is rarely straightforward. For many, the path to relief is filled with misdiagnoses, misunderstood symptoms, and a healthcare system that often overlooks the complexity of co-occurring conditions. For Kasey, a licensed occupational therapist, registered yoga teacher, and certified health and wellness coach specializing in migraine and chronic illness, […]
Preventing and Managing Migraine in Breast Cancer Patients
Managing migraine while receiving breast cancer treatment isn't a simple process. To avoid drug interactions and harmful side effects, patients should work with their doctors on a tailored migraine treatment plan that includes more than medication. An effective migraine treatment plan will address triggers, lifestyle adjustments, and non-drug options for preventing and treating migraine, so […]
Managing Migraine in Pregnancy: Your Questions Answered
This article offers guidance on managing migraines during pregnancy, addressing symptom improvement, risk factors, safe remedies, and considerations for using CEFALY.
Hormonal Migraine Relief: How to Manage Symptoms and Triggers
For many women, hormonal fluctuations play a significant role in triggering migraine attacks. In a recent conversation with Michele, also known as The Migraine Nurse, we explored her journey with hormonal migraine, her experience with pregnancy and postpartum migraine management, and the tools she uses to find relief - including CEFALY. Meet Michele: The Migraine […]
Everything You Need to Know About Menstrual Migraine & How to Get Relief
Everyone experiences different symptoms during their "time of the month." If you already deal with period symptoms like cramps, gas, bloating and acne, migraine attacks are the last thing you want to add to the list. Get menstrual migraine relief with CEFALY If you experience menstrual migraine, you're not alone. Over 50% of women with migraine may experience period […]
Fertility Treatment and Migraine
Studies show that women are three times more likely than men to experience migraine attacks. The link between female hormones and migraine is well established. In fact, many women suffer from worse migraine attacks closer to menstruation, when estrogen levels drop. Hormone fluctuations also occur during fertility treatments, which can change migraine frequency and intensity for some […]