I’m doing a diagnosis presentation on migraine headaches and some websites say that migraine headaches are generally not life-threatening, and some are saying they are, but either is explaining why. Can anyone explain to me which is true and WHY if they are life-threatening [or can be if ...etc]
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Websites with the answer could help too
Whatever you can help me with!

If you suffer from migraines and want to learn more about them along with information on choosing a migraine headache treatment, read on.

An Introduction to the Causes of Migraines

Migraines affect approximately one in six people across the country and are defined essentially as a headache that prevents you from carrying on your day-to-day life. In general, women are more susceptible to migraines. It’s also believed that migraines are genetic and may run in the family.

While the exact cause of migraines is unknown, it’s believed to start when serotonin is released into the bloodstream. But, what triggers that serotonin release? Some experts chalk it up to stress, others to poor diet and still others to everything from environmental stimulants to hormones.

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BUT, he gets very “antsy”. Sometimes just cannot sit still. Might this be related to being off the Depakote? He did taper off properly.
Thanks,
His headaches ARE better, sorry about the question mark!
one more thing I forget…he did quit smoking 4 weeks ago also…

All drugs are dangerous. Before a person suffering with a migraine headache takes an over-the-counter medication they should be asking the question “Is the possible benefit worth the risk of taking that drug?” William Osler, M.D. once said “The person who takes medicine must recover twice; once from the disease and once from the medicine.” Sadly, this can be all too true.

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Having a migraine headache can be the worst feeling in the world. Sensitivity to light; noise, even movement can cause a migraine headache to increase in pain. If you have ever had a migraine, you know it can leave you irritated and, at times, debilitated for as long as it lasts. Well, there is some good news for migraine sufferers. There are natural headache relief solutions to this on-going problem.

The cause of migraine is unknown. The condition may result from a series of reactions in the central nervous system caused by changes in the body or in the environment. There is often a family history of the disorder, suggesting that migraine sufferers may inherit sensitivity to triggers that produce inflammation in the blood vessels and nerves around the brain, causing pain.

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Migraines headaches are throbbing headaches that involve the brain’s blood vessels. Pain is felt when these blood vessels dilate or contract in an excessive manner. Studies have shown that the dilation and contraction of these blood vessels are influenced by a chemical in our body called serotonin. A high level of serotonin in our blood will cause our blood vessels to contract or shrink. Conversely when the level is low, it will cause our blood vessels to dilate or expand. Different individuals react differently to these dilation and expansion. Keep in mind that any migraine will be as unique as the person suffering from it and that these migraine headaches symptoms will vary from one individual to the next.

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Migraine Headache Pain Relief Management

This article is about migraine headache pain relief management. The author informs readers on how migraine headache pain differs from other kinds of pain; enumerates the different causes of headache pain; as well as explains the various types of headache pain. The article also cites a couple of guidelines and precautions on using headache pain relief medications.

One of the most complex forms of illnesses is the migraine headache pain. In fact, this condition is very common as it does not only triggers adults, but teenagers and children as well. Although unpleasant, headache pain is basically regarded as a normal part of a person’s daily life. Since headache pain is among the top reasons for medical appointments to doctors and physicians today, it only proves that there is really nothing more typical on this type of illness. 

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As a teenager working at Frank’s Nursery and Crafts, I would get Migraines and had to actually quit the job because of the headaches I would get. I haven’t really had any problems until I turned 24 and suddenly I started getting them again not bad about 2-3 a year, but as I get older now 29 I find them coming more frequently to the point where I am physically ill and can’t even move a finger without it hurting! I was wondering if the people who suffer from them have a particular thing that triggers them. I have been thinking about going to the Dr. but know he’ll send me to a Neurologists and I don’t want to deal with that. My girlfriend mentioned something about the fact that maybe I get them from all the neck a thoracic back problems I have as I also suffer from severe tension headaches, which actually started at the age of 24. I guess I will have to eventually see a Dr. but I was hoping to get some insight from Yahoo Answers first on what they think may cause theirs.

What causes a migraine headache? I always thought it was caused by stress…and find it pretty hard to believe kids under 9 have stress in their lives UNLESS they are abused, or live in an abusive home (i.e., seeing someone else abused).

If you suffer from frequent migraine headaches or maybe just once every few months, you know how painful and disruptive a migraine can be. You might have had to call off work early or take the entire day off from work or miss a family social event due to a migraine headache. You may have tried to take OTC drugs to help stop a migraine before it starts or reduce the pain while it was occurring with little luck maybe even going as far as getting a prescription drug from the doctor. Many prescription drugs prescribed for migraines have side effects such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, weight gain, low blood pressure, decreased sex drive and even insomnia… yet the prescriptions do little to alleviate the pain.

If you seem to be in this category don’t lose hope, there is good news regarding migraine prevention. Butterbur extract is an all natural herbal supplement that can help prevent migraines with out serious side effects. In Germany, this herb has been used for many years successfully to prevent migraines. Now available in the United States for several years, Butterbur Standardized Extract has been validated by clinical studies. Large multi-center studies involving hundreds of migraine suffers have found Butterbur extract to prevent or significantly reduce the effects of a migraine when taking on a regular basis. (3,5) In this article we will discuss how Butterbur extract prevents migraines and its safety.

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