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   <title><![CDATA[About.com Headaches &amp; Migraines: What's Hot Now]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Headaches and Migraines Quiz: Should you see your doctor if...? from About Headaches and Migraine]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Do you know when you should see your doctor for your headaches or Migraines? Take this quiz to see if you know when to see your doctor.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Phonophobia]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Glossary of terms asssociated with Migraine disease; tension headaches, cluster headaches, and other head pain disorders. Definition of Phonophobia.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Quiz - When to see doctor]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/quizzes/a/SeeDocQuiz.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[It can be hard to decide if we need to see our doctor or go to the emergency room or urgent care center for a headache or Migraine. We don't want to &quot;cry wolf,&quot; but we don't want to find ourselves in the situations Sharon Stone or Laura Branigan did either. Do you know when you should see a doctor? Take our quiz and find out.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Abdominal Migraine]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/migrainediseas1/a/what_abdom_mx.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children ages five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults as well. Abdominal Migraine consists primarily of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Let's take a look at abdominal Migraine.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Headaches]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing headaches does not need to be a complicated matter. In order for your physician to properly diagnose your headache and prescribe an adequate treatment, it is important to relay symptoms in an orderly and logical format. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sumatriptan (Imitrex) Safe ...]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/druginfo/a/imitrex_preg.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of sumatriptan (Imitrex, Imigran) set up a registry in 1996 to gather data regarding prenatal exposure to sumatriptan. After seven years of gathering data, a report was recently presented at the 11th Congress of the International Headache Society (IHS). Although not yet conclusive, the results are encouraging.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vascular Headaches]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/diagnosingheadaches/ig/Headache-Types.--1A/Vascular-Headaches.--1B.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Migraine and cluster headaches are two types of headaches. Each is characterized by an involvement of blood vessels in the brain and/or skull.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[all_about_migraine_auras]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/lw/Health-Medicine/Conditions-and-diseases/All-About-Migraines-with-Aura.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Some migraine sufferers experience migraine aura, a brain dysfunction that can result in strange sensations all over the body. Auras are generally viewed as a warning that a migraine is coming]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Headache Medications]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/library/meds/bl-drug-prof-tu.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Facts about today's drugs used to treat migraine and other headaches]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Migraine-Triggered Seizure]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/headaches101/f/MigraineSeizure.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A migraine seizure is an epileptic seizure that follows a migraine with aura. Learn more about migraine seizures.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Letter: Understanding Migraine Disease and Migraineurs]]></title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Letter: Understanding Migraine Disease and Migraineurs]]></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[Topamax  for Prevention...]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/prevention/a/topamax_dos.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Topamax for Prevention: Proper Dosage, from About Headaches and Migraine. Topamax, aka topiramate, is an anti-epilepsy medication that has been showing significant success in the prevention of Cluster Headaches and Migraine attacks. Dr. Stephen Silberstein, who is working on the clinical trials, recently advised about the appropriate dosage and taper.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[OTCs and Head Pain]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/druginfo/a/otcs_headpain.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Headaches and Migraines can be so intolerable that it's easy to think that only prescription medications will work to relieve the pain, but over-the-counter (OTC) medications are often very helpful, and may be all you need for many episodes. Especially when taken early, these medications can be quite effective. Information and buying tips about OTC medications.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Migraine Prevention]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/rxprevention.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Migraine headaches can hit at any time, and treating them may not always be convenient. If you suffer from regular migraines, your health care provider may recommend preventative treatments rather than simple abortive therapies.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Roller Coaster Headache &#151; Literally! A reader shares her excruciating and frustrating experience.]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/library/weekly/uc-rollercoaster.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Roller Coaster Headache &#151; Literally! A reader shares her excruciating and frustrating experience.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ocular_migraines]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/lw/Health-Medicine/Conditions-and-diseases/Retinal-Ocular-Migraines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Sometimes migraine headaches can affect the eyes, causing pain and visual changes. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[top 10 things to stop]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/headaches101/a/10-Things-To-Stop-Doing-If-You-Suffer-From-Migraines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive list of strategies to avoid migraine triggers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alcohol and Headaches]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/isitamigraine/a/AlcoholHA.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Alcohol and headaches have gone together for as long as can be remembered. Headaches are usually associated with &#8220;hangovers&#8221; and the effects of heavy drinking the day before. There are also so-called &#8220;soon-after headaches&#8221; that can appear shortly after your first drink as well.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dehydration: What a Pain!]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/migraineprevention/a/dehydration.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in. Learning to prevent and to recognize dehydration are essential. Don't let dehydration ruin your fun or make you more ill. Remember to take in as much fluid as you're losing each day.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[diary]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/diagnosis/a/diary.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most helpful tools for you and your doctors is a Headache and Migraine Diary. It will be useful to track triggers, the effectiveness of medications, and any patterns to your headaches.&#160;There are many ways to do this, but for the purpose of your doctor reviewing it, printed pages are usually preferable to a bound journal. We have a diary ready for you to print our download to use on your own computer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Headache and Migraine Glossary: Intractable Migraine   About Headaches and Migraine]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/library/glossary/bl-intract-mig.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Headache and Migraine Glossary: Intractable Migraine]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Migraine, Tension, What?]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/diagnosis/a/mig_tens_what.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[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[Celexa Profile]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medicationprofiles/a/celexa.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): 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[Pregnancy &amp; Migraine]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/medsarticlesandinfo/a/pregnancy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Nearly 33 million Americans suffer from migraine, and the majority of those are women. It stands to reason that many women in their childbearing years will suffer from migraine disease. What does a pregnant mother-to-be do to treat her disease?]]></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[Ibuprofen]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/p/Ibuprofen.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Ibuprofen is one of the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) available today, and physicians have been using ibuprofen to treat headaches for years. It can be purchased over the counter, but larger doses are available by prescription. It is used to control pain and inflammation found in a variety of conditions, including migraines and headaches, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle aches. Ibuprofen can also be used to reduce fever.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[all_about_abdominal_migraines]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/lw/Health-Medicine/Childrens-Health/All-About-Abdominal-Migraines.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Abdominal migraines, or migraines in the stomach area, can cause abdominal distress, nausea and vomiting.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Butalbital Safety]]></title>
            <link>http://headaches.about.com/cs/druginfo/a/fiorinal_care_2.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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