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A headache behind the eye can be caused by several things, including a primary headache (typically the main cause) or a secondary headache, which may signal a separate underlying issue. Proper diagnosis can help, and many treatment options are possible.

Are your migraine or headaches potentially connected with your sexual orientation? Recent studies suggest that people in the US who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual may have a higher risk than heterosexuals of developing migraine and severe headaches.

Migraine is a complicated condition, with many potential triggers and treatment methods. The situation can be even more complex for women, who tend to experience more frequent migraine episodes and more acute symptoms than men. One of the most prevalent factors causing migraine in women: hormones.

A migraine is a neurological condition that involves headaches and certain related symptoms such as light sensitivity, nausea, vomiting, and vision changes. The line between migraine and headache is not always clear and may require a firm diagnosis by a specialist to detect and treat migraine.

The Mable team enjoyed connecting with many of you on our recent Reddit session to answer some of your top-of-mind questions on migraine and more. ‍If you were unable to attend, or want a refresher on some of the topics discussed, here’s a recap.

If you suffer from Migraine, find out what treatment is best for you and why. If you suffer from migraine, you’re not alone. According to a January 2021 study published in the journal Headache, almost 16 percent of adults in the United States had migraine and severe headaches in 2018.

For over a decade, botox has been an FDA-approved treatment shown to effectively reduce the number of migraine days for people with chronic migraine. Can it potentially help with yours? Let’s take a look at this popular treatment and how it's used to help people who experience migraine. 

Many who get migraine headaches find it worthwhile to seek alternative therapies that may help. But among those alternatives, evidence is so far lacking that daith piercings are necessarily effective. And because risks can be high, this option for migraine treatment is generally discouraged.

For well over a century, cream of tartar has been touted for its supposed medicinal properties. Yet it has never been proven effective for any health uses. Let's explore some facts about cream of tartar.

Neuromodulation devices. Identifying new variants that increase migraine risk. Gut microbiota and pain tolerance. Thanks to scientists and researchers, promising new developments are bringing improvement to people with migraine pain. Let's look at some of the latest.

Migraine is a condition that affects many people but is often misunderstood. Far more than just a “bad headache,” migraine can be debilitating for those who live with it. It can be challenging for people who don’t experience migraines to understand what they are like.

Vertigo is the feeling that you or your surroundings are in motion when no movement is occurring. Migraine-associated vertigo affects up to 3% of the adult population, and five times more women than men. And even though migraine episodes tend to lessen with age, symptoms of vertigo often worsen.

For regular users accustomed to 2 to 4 six-ounce cups of coffee or other caffeinated beverages each day, even a few-hour delay in consumption can trigger caffeine withdrawal headache or migraine and other uncomfortable side effects. Pace withdrawal from caffeine to minimize or relieve symptoms.

As if the pain of a migraine headache isn’t bad enough, it’s often accompanied by symptoms of nausea, a key element in migraine diagnosis. Up to 90% of people with migraine experience nausea; up to 70% even experience vomiting.

Migraine tends to be most active during a woman’s first trimester, with improvement occurring as the pregnancy progresses. Common issues for expectant mothers, such as sleep deprivation and morning sickness, can trigger a migraine episode. Here are some tips to help manage a migraine day.