Highlights

It’s time to look at what everyone has been reading and talking about here at Headache and Migraine News over the last three months. Below are the most read articles, and the three in bold text have the most “likes” on Facebook, last I checked. So, basically, the most popular posts come first…

1. Lipoic Acid for Migraine
2. New Reports on Visual Snow
3. Headaches and Empty Sella Syndrome (Intrasellar Arachnoidocele)
4. More Clues about how CGRP Drugs will Prevent Migraine
5. Device Approved for Migraine in the USA: gammaCore
6. Diagnosing: Sudden Sharp Pain in Head
7. Another Link between Alzheimer’s and Migraine?
8. “Nothing works . . . I am desperate for help”
9. Pain Catastrophizing and Your Headache
10. Migraine and Narcolepsy – Are they Linked?

What has everybody been reading here at Headache and Migraine News? In case you’ve missed them, here are the ten most popular posts from the past 3 months, most popular first. The three in bold text had the most “likes” on Facebook.

1. The “Migraine Barometer” is back…: What if you could get an audible warning when you were likely to get a weather related headache? This marine grade barometer is for those serious about fighting barometric pressure related symptoms.
2. CBD Oil for Migraine: Will this and other cannabis related treatments become mainstream in the long term?
3. Yes, Fibromyalgia and Migraine are Strongly Linked – and it’s important to treat both conditions.
4. So – Should I Exercise Less?: Well, no. But exercise can be done in different ways…
5. Ocular Migraine Symptoms: There’s still a lot of confusion on this topic. Here are some steps to help clear things up.
6. Lipoic Acid for Migraine: Treating diabetes and nerve pain – and now sometimes prescribed for migraine. Have you even heard of it?
7. Pillows for Migraines?: What is the best pillow for fighting migraine? Well, it depends on who you ask.
8. More on Migraine, Flying, and Current Research: Seriously, why do I get that headache when I fly?
9. Headaches and Empty Sella Syndrome (Intrasellar Arachnoidocele): Could ESS explain your chronic headaches?
10. More Clues about how CGRP Drugs will Prevent Migraine: A surprising result from a recent study of these new migraine drugs.

Since this is the traditional time of year to look back, we’re going to do just that. Many articles here from past years continue to be very popular. Here are a few of the top posts from past years, most popular first.

1. Why You Should Ignore the “Daith Piercings for Migraine” Hype: One of the most controversial posts ever, this one led to some interesting conversations. I responded to some of the comments in Daith Piercings: A Case Study in Comments. Many people commented on their mostly positive experienced with daith piercings in Daith Piercing for Migraine: Resources and Updates, but we’re still waiting for formal trials.
2. Aura Eye Symptoms – Have You Seen THIS?!: This very simple post about various types of visual aura in migraine is worth reading for the comments alone.
3. 5 Signs You have Retinal Migraine: This post has consistently been a favourite, and has spawned various follow-up posts, including But my doctor says… (retinal migraine and dealing with different diagnosis) and the most recent Ocular Migraine Symptoms
4. Nortriptyline for Chronic Pain: Another fairly simple post from the past that has resulted in (as I write) 76 comments, making the comments worth the read if you’re interested in nortriptyline treatment.
5. Getting a Headache right after Drinking Alcohol?: Should you be concerned? Yes! This is a quick read for those concerned about these sudden headaches, which are not the same as hangover headaches.
6. Get a Headache after Working Out?: Obviously a huge issue, as well over 100 comments will attest to. There’s an updated and simplified version of the information in this graphic: Exercise Headache: 9 Tips (Graphic).
7. Migraine after Sun Exposure?: If you’re exercising outside, this could mean a double-whammy.
8. : Various causes of bloodshot eyes related to migraine and headache.
9. My Hair Hurts! Migraine and Allodynia: This post on a nasty migraine and cluster headache symptom has been visited thousands of times. It has actually been a regular topic of conversation here.
10. Aneurysm and Headache: 9 Ways to Know if I’m in Danger: A question many of us ask at one time or another. Take the time to read this article carefully if you’re concerned.

Thanks so much for your involvement in our community! Let’s continue to fight back against headache disorders in 2018!