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  Migraine pain is caused by the expansion of blood vessels in the head. This expansion of the blood vessels, causes inflammation on the tissues of the brain. Migraine sufferers describe the pain as excruciating.

Symptoms of a migraine are nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, sever head pain, numbness, and difficulty communicating. A migraine can last for several hours, days or weeks.

If you have migraines consult your physician immediately. He or she can work with you to determine whether you have a migraine and what may trigger the onset of your migraines. There are medications available that can be discussed. Living with migraines is very serious. It affects a person's well being. People suffering from migraines may loose time at work, have trouble sleeping, unable to focus on relationships with family and friends, and may have a hard time with every day daily activities.

Below are some sites on the WWW selected by the HSA as being worthwhile sources of information. They should NOT be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. These sites are provided for general educational aid only, and should not be relied on as a substitute for consultation with your physician. If you have questions, please contact your healthcare provider. HSA does not endorse any of these organizations. This list is not comprehensive .

Migraine Awareness Group MAGNUM
Headaches / Migraines: Information and Support for Every Headache / Migraine
Medicine.net - Migraine Headaches and other Neurological Disorders treatment, symptoms and medications
WebMD - Migraines/Headaches Health Center
MayoClinic - Migraines
   
 
 
 
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