migraine headaches
A very intense and disabling vascular headache that results from a neurological disease of neuronal origin. The word "migraine" is from the Greek hemicrania, meaning pain that affects one side of the head.
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Migraine Headaches: More Than Just a Bad Headache
Last Modified: August 06, 2010
In terms of work, lifestyle, family, and other relationships, migraine headaches are poorly understood by most people. They can be devastating. The pain can make ordinary tasks impossible. Unfortunately,… View Full Article
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