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   <title>About.com Headaches &amp; Migraines: What's Hot Now</title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chronic Daily Headache - Quiz Do you understand chronic daily headache from About Headaches and Migraine]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/library/CDHQuiz/bl-cdh-quiz.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you understand chronic daily headache? Take this quiz to find out and learn as you go.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Guide To New Doc]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/headpain101/a/guide_new_doc.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Visiting a new doctor is never easy. We all know that, and we all dread the experience. I am often asked what should be taken to the first visit with a new doc and what questions we should ask at that first visit. This Guide is meant to help make those first visits easier.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is Retinal Migraine?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/diagnosis/a/WhatRetinalMx.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are several forms of Migraine attacks. Sometimes, the dignosis we're given doesn't conform to those universally accepted from the The International Classification of Headache Disorders. That can cause confusion. Retinal Migraine is one type that is poorly understood, partly because the term is often misused.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beta Blockers]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/beta_blockers.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Beta Blockers: Profile of medications used today to treat Migraine disease and headaches. Potential medication interactions, potential side effects, precautions, brand names, other information.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chronic Daily Headache Quiz]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/quizzes/a/CDHQuiz.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Chronic daily headache (CDH) can be a huge problem for some people, but once you understand it, you'll find that there's a great deal that can be done to resolve it.  What have you learned about CDH? Take our quiz, &quot;Do you understand chronic daily headache?&quot; The quiz is 10 true or false questions and is scored as you go.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Acetaminophen and Oxycodone]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/acet_oxycod.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Acetaminophen and Oxycodone: Profile of medications used today to treat Migraine disease and headaches. Potential medication interactions, potential side effects, precautions, brand names, other information.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kids&#039; Head Pain]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/children/a/study_kids_pain_3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Let's Study Children's Headaches: Migraine and Kids. The phases and symptoms of Migraine and how it affects children. Migraines often manifest differently in children than in adults, so they're harder to identify. Children need prompt diagnosis and treatment, just as adults do. Treatments may differ from adult treatment, depending on the age of the child.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Depakote, Depakote ER Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/depakote_prof.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Depakote is a neuronal stabilizing agent (aka anticonvulsant) originally developed for the treatment of seizure disorders. Depakote ER is a time-release formula. Both Depakote and Depakote ER have now been approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention. It is also sometimes used as a mood stabilizer to treat bipolar disorder.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[More Headache Triggers]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/headaches101/a/triggers2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[There are many migraine and headache triggers, and many of them happen to relate to food. You are probably aware of some of these, and you may even know all of them, but be sure to read on and find out if any of these culprits are causing your problems.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Secondary Headaches]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/isitamigraine/tp/SecondaryHA.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Secondary headaches are headaches caused by some other underlying condition. Primary headaches, such as migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches, exist independently from other medical conditions, although they can certainly be affected by them. Here is a list of some medical conditions and issues that can cause secondary headaches.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Migraine and PFO]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/migrainediseas1/a/migraine_pfo.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A major topic of discussion today is that of PFO, 'the hole in the heart' that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them for PFO. Many with PFO want to have it repaired . However, the closure procedure is not being performed on the basis of Migraine disease because it has not yet been proven effective. Trials are underway for more study of PFO and Migraine.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Propranolol Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/propranolol.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Propranolol (Inderal, etc.): Profile of medications used today to treat Migraine disease and headaches. Potential medication interactions, potential side effects, precautions, brand names, other information. Inderal is a beta blocker, originally developed for heart disease and hypertension. It is now also approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Serotonin Syndrome]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/understandingyourrisk/a/serotonin.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Serotonin Syndrome is an extremely dangerous condition that is usually caused by an adverse reaction to some medication. It can be the result of medication interactions, overdose, or even therapeutic use. There are numerous drugs used to treat headaches that can cause Serotonin Syndrome so headache sufferers would be wise to learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Do you know the truth about Migraine?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/library/misconquiz/bl-miscon-quiz.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Do you know the truth about Migraine? Take this quiz to see if you know the truth about Migraine disease or if you still believe the common misconceptions.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Caffeine and Headaches]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/headaches101/p/caffeine.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Caffeine and headaches have long gone hand-in-hand, but it is not always clear how the two relate. On the one hand, caffeine withdrawal is a source of headache, among other symptoms; and on the other hand, it is also found in many headache relievers. So how do the two relate, and should you be using caffeine or cutting it out of your life?]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Imitrex]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/imitrex.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Imitrex, Imigran (sumatriptan): Profile of medications used today to treat Migraine disease and headaches. Potential medication interactions, potential side effects, precautions, brand names, other information.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[5-HTP: Check Before Using]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/alternative/a/5htp.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[5-HTP is a potentially valuable dietary supplement that promotes the body's production of serotonin. For some people, it can be helpful for headache and Migraine prevention. However, it shouldn't be taken with triptans, SSRI's, or some other prescription medications. It's important to treat such supplements as you would any other drug.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Daily Persistent Headache]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/otherheadpain/a/ndph.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. It is characterized by continuous daily head pain, varying in intensity, and sometimes accompanied by Migrainous symptoms. It's important that NDPH be diagnosed carefully and correctly after ruling out other conditions that can present the same symptoms.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventing Headaches]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/preventingheadaches/a/preventheadache.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most effective treatments for headache is preventing headaches before they start. Headaches can be triggered by a number of things, so understanding how to interrupt the cycle can be a huge benefit, and a wonderful way to improve your quality of life.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[SSDI or SSI?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/disabilityissues/a/ssdi_ssi.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. There is often confusion about which of these programs is most appropriate for an individual. Let's take a look at the basics about both programs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Headache, Isn&#039;t It?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/headpain101/a/its_headache.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes, a headache is just that - a headache. Other times, a headache can be a symptom of another condition. In addition, there are different kinds of headaches, and treatments for them vary. For these reasons, timely and accurate diagnosis is important if not critical.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Migraine, Tension, What?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/diagnosis/a/mig_tens_what_2.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Over 90% of us will experience headache of some kind at some time in our lives. It is estimated that, in the United States, there are 100 million people who are afflicted with a chronic head pain disorder. There are over 32 million Migraineurs alone. There are different kinds of head pain, requiring differing treatments. Proper diagnosis is essential to our overall health and to obtain the best possible treatment for our head pain, whatever type it is.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hemicrania Continua]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/allheadpaintypes/a/hemicrania_cont.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it's not caused by another condition. Fortunately, it is a rare but treatable disorder. According to the International Headache Society's (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition, hemicrania continua is a &quot;persistent strictly unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin.&quot; ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CoQ10 for Prevention]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/prevention/a/coq10_prev.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Migraineurs are always looking for methods to help prevent Migraine attacks. We would like to avoid medications as much as possible, and we're always concerned about the possible side effects. In a trial of coenzyme Q10, 61.3% of the patients treated had a greater than 50% reduction in number of days with Migraine. Less than 1% reported any side effects.&#10;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is Hemiplegic Migraine?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/migrainediseas1/a/hemiplegic_mig.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[To understand Hemiplegic Migraine, we have to understand that Migraine attacks are episodic manifestations of a genetic neurological disease. Migraine can present in a variety of ways. Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare form of Migraine, made more confusing by there being two variations: Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM).]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Midrin Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/midrin_profile.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Midrin is used to treat Migraine attacks and tension headaches. It should be taken only after headache pain begins, or after a warning sign that a Migraine is coming appears. Isometheptene helps to relieve throbbing headaches, but it is not an ordinary pain reliever. Dichloralphenazone helps you to relax, and acetaminophen relieves pain.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sinus HA May Be Migraine]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/diagnosis/a/sinus_migr.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[&quot;Sinus Headache&quot; May Be Migraine: At the Annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (May 9, 2001), the findings of a study conducted by The Headache Care Center in Springfield, Missouri were presented.* A startling 97% of the participants, self-described sinus headache sufferers, actually had symptoms consistent with migraine attacks as defined by the criteria of the International Headache Society.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Exploding Eye: Cluster HA]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/cluster/a/ch_exploding.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[They've caused their victims to pace the floor in agony, unable to lie down; literally bang their heads against a wall; even, on rare occasions, to commit suicide to escape the pain. They're cluster headaches -- shorter than Migraine, but often even more painful and debilitating. It's truth, not myth, that some sufferers have committed suicide to escape the pain.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Preventive Meds]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medsarticlesandinfo/a/preventive_meds.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[For those of us with frequent headaches or Migraine attacks, preventive medications are often a good option. There are over 100 medications that can be used and nearly endless combinations of them. The list is ever-evolving, and will this one will be updated regularly.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Butalbital Safety]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/druginfo/a/fiorinal_care.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fioricet, Fiorinal, Fioricet with Codeine, and Fiorinal with Codeine are medications discussed quite frequently on our forums and in our chat room. These medications are both a source of relief to some and a source of problems to others. An article by Dr. Stephen Silberstein and Dr. Douglas McCrory in the December, 2001, issue of &quot;Headache: the Journal of Head and Face Pain&quot; provides a great deal of information, results of clinical trials, and the answers to many of our questions.]]></description>
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