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    Migraine & Headaches Guide

    If you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines, WebMD can help. The experts at WebMD have assembled information on various types of headaches to help you find answers about what is a headache, headache symptoms, causes, tests, and treatments. We’ll also help you get the support you need to finally get headache relief.

    1. Overview & Facts

      1. Headache Basics

        1. Headaches: What You Need to Know
        2. Your Guide to Migraines
        3. Headaches in Children
        4. Migraine Phases
        5. 10 Migraine Terms You Should Know
        6. Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Migraines
        7. Diagnosing a Headache
      2. Symptoms

        1. Common Migraine and Headache Symptoms
        2. Learn About What Happens During a Migraine
        3. Severe Headache or Medical Emergency?
      3. Causes

        1. Migraines Triggered by Tyramine
        2. Medication Headaches
        3. Exercise and Sex Headaches
        4. Foods That Trigger Migraines
        5. Smoking Can Trigger Headaches
        6. Caffeine Headaches: Friend or Foe?
    2. Types & Complications

      1. Cluster Headaches
      2. Ocular Migraines
      3. Sinus Headaches
      4. Tension Headaches
      5. Hormonal and Menstrual Migraines
      6. Hemicrania Continua
      7. Status Migrainosus
      8. Have Frequent Migraines Become a Daily Problem?
      9. Rebound Headaches: Who Gets Them?
    3. Treatment & Prevention

      1. How to Prevent Migraine Headaches
      2. Migraine Medications: Information You Need
      3. Headache Medications: Tips on Taking Them
      4. Headache Nausea Medications
      5. Other Drugs to Treat Frequent Headaches
      6. Alternative Treatments
      7. TLC for Headache Relief
      8. Stress Management May Ease Your Headache
      9. Relaxation Techniques for Headache Relief
      10. How to Manage Frequent Headaches
    4. Living & Managing

      1. Migraine Headache Diary
      2. Migraine, Headaches, and Relationships
      3. Migraine and Pregnancy
      4. Tips for Living Better With Migraine
    5. Support & Resources

      1. Migraines & Headaches: Finding Help
      2. Migraines and Headaches: Glossary
      3. Related Web Site: American Council for Headache Education
      4. Related Web Site: National Headache Foundation

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