Highlights

Here are the posts that have been most popular with our visitors over the past three months, starting with the most popular first.

• Vasodilation and Migraine – The fall of a theory:  Blood vessels have sometimes been described as “smart pipes”. Not only does blood move through them, they are also involved directly in controlling the rate of flow…
• Melatonin and Migraine Study – and the investigation continues…:  Another study on melatonin is out – this time telling us that it’s not helpful for migraine. But, as usual, that’s not the end of the story…
• Visitors Comment About Gluten-Free Diets:  We’ve had more and more visitors coming to the site commenting about the gluten-free diet. I think it’s time to learn from their comments.  This will not be…
• Calcium Channel Blockers and Antiobiotics – Dangerous Combination:  Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Canada, warn that taking calcium channel blockers (calcium antagonists) along with certain antibiotics could lower blood pressure, and be dangerous to high risk patients…
• Migraine Research: Make a Difference:  Considering the incredible impact of migraine on individuals and society as a whole, it’s amazing how little good research is done. Migraine may cost the economy a lot, but there’s really very little investment put toward stopping this drain on resources…
• Migraine, Headache, and Obesity – What’s the Link?  There doesn’t seem to be much doubt that there’s a connection between obesity and migraine. Various studies suggest that weight gain, obesity, eating patterns, and so on, are risk factors for migraine and chronic daily headache…
• But my doctor says…. (retinal migraine and dealing with different diagnosis):  Recently we have had some discussion on the post about retinal migraine. Many of the comments revolve around what exactly a "retinal migraine" is – which, of course, was why I brought the topic up in the first place…
• 1% Thursday: Family Medical History:  This week, compile your relevant family medical history. I’m not talking about the history of your immediate family, but medical history of other family members that may impact you…
• Dr. Guyuron’s Migraine Surgery, 5 Years Later:  Back in June of 2005 we were talking about a surgery for migraine disease being pioneered by Dr. Bahman Guyuron. Dr. Guyuron has been involved in surgical procedures in the USA and Canada for many years, most notably…
• 1% Thursday: Stop being so disabled.  I know, I know – most people don’t realize how disabled you really are. And hey, that’s why I spend a lot of time trying to get that message across.  This post is not…

It’s time to take a look at some of the most popular posts from the last 3 months.

It’s actually very interesting to see what you’re reading as visitors this time.  I’m seeing a very good balance here – posts about the "big picture", which we can’t ignore, posts that are practical related to real issues you’re dealing with, and also posts about helping one another.  If we can keep on balancing those three things, I think it will go a long way toward fighting headache disorders and migraine.

It’s also fantastic to see people getting more involved here at the blog, on our Facebook page, in Twitter, and so on.  We’re talking, we’re looking for answers, we’re sharing resources – keep it up!

• Vasodilation and Migraine – The fall of a theory
• Two migraine “experts” debunked…
• 1% Thursday: One-Ingredient Snacks
• Do Oral Contraceptives Impact Migraine Pain?
• Melatonin and Migraine Study – and the investigation continues…
• Migraine Research: Make a Difference
• Migraine, Headache, and Obesity – What’s the Link?
• Visitors Comment About Gluten-Free Diets
• How Do We End the Pain of Migraine? (Guest post)
• 1% Thursday: 30 Day Lifestyle Change

I also want to share a few of the pages over at Relieve-Migraine-Headache.com that have been the most popular recently.  I probably won’t do this every month, but here’s the current news:

• Want the BEST headache home remedies?
• End your headache temple pain!
• What are eye migraines?
• How to handle the dreaded barometric pressure headache!
• Find the connection: diet headache migraine
• Trying to decide on an ibuprofen dosage?
• Headache causes, types and treatments
• Silent Migraine
• Think you might have a symptom of migraines?
• Are you getting sinus headache symptoms?

For our last post of 2010, let’s start by looking at some of the other posts that were popular this past year.  These were not posted this year, but they were still popular with our visitors over the past 12 months…

• Get a Headache after Working Out?  This continues to be a big issue on everyone’s minds.  Lots of tips for exercise headache in the post, and more tips from our friends’ great comments!
• 5 Signs You have Retinal Migraine:  A classic confusing diagnosis, this post tries to clear things up a little, so that you can really deal with this type of migraine.
• Migraine and Magnesium – new study:  One of the most useful supplements for migraine is spotlighted in this 2008 study.  Again, many more tips in the discussions below the post.
• Symptoms of Abdominal Migraine:  A migraine in the stomach?!  Yes, and it’s far more common than most people realize.  A quick introduction to abdominal migraine.
• First Migraine then Bloodshot Eye – What’s up?  A red eye with migraine?  Yes, it’s not as rare as you may think.  Find out when and why you should be most concerned.
• The NTI-tss device:  This brief article links to more information on this drug-free migraine trigger-fighter.
• What is Migraine? (the scientific story):  The first in a series of articles introducing migraine.  What is really going on in the body during a migraine?  What causes it?  Find out more about migraine here!
• Demerol for Migraine in the Emergency room:  This one started a lot of conversation and controversy.  Should we be using demerol in the emergency room?  What are the issues!  Come and join the discussion.
• Vestibular Migraine – Why the confusion?  Another question of confusing diagnosis – cut through the fog and learn more about this term.
• Is a Deviated Septum giving you a headache?  Could a deviated septum be causing or triggering your pain?  Is surgery the answer?  Check here before you go under the knife.

In 2010, more of you came here to join the conversation than ever before.  Literally thousands of people came every day to Headache and Migraine News and to Relieve-Migraine-Headache.com.  More and more people are fighting back.  We’re not just accepting the pain – we’re doing something about it.

And it’s not just about us.  It’s about finding better treatments for generations to come.

People without migraine or cluster headache or chronic daily headache or other headache disorders may wonder – what’s the big deal?  But we know – and we’re going to keep fighting in 2011.

Thanks for being a part of it!  Here’s hoping for more success than ever in our fight in the year to come!

It’s time to see which posts from 2010 have been most popular with you, our visitors (guests, friends, etc)!  So here we are – the top 10 posts from 2010, according to you!  🙂 The most popular is last…

• Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Migraine, and CoQ10:  What is the connection between cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and migraine?  And will similar treatments work for both?  More patients are turning to CoQ10, a popular migraine treatment, to treat CVS as well.  Here’s why…
• Aneurysm and Headache: 9 Ways to Know if I’m in Danger:  We’re all afraid of the worst case scenario when that really bad headache comes along.  Could it be an aneurysm (aneurism)?  When you have these symptoms, you need to get to the doctor now…
• How Sunglasses are helping fight Migraine:  Early research shows how certain types of sunglasses can help migraineurs.  I’m lovin’ my new sunglasses, by the way.
• When using Triptans, do you make this mistake?  Some people find triptans helpful, but others haven’t.  Could it be that you could change the way you take them, and find out they work for you after all?
• Top 7 ways to stop Weekend Headache:  The legendary weekend headache.  And I’ve been there, believe me!  Here’s how to fight it…
• 15 Diseases, disorders and syndromes that go along with Migraine:  Migraine isn’t always alone.  It’s important for all of us to recognize the common companions that go along with migraine in many people…
• Migraine Associated Vertigo Symptoms:  Confusion over migraine associated vertigo could be keeping you from proper treatment…
• Nortriptyline for Chronic Pain:  Key things to remember if you’re considering this drug for chronic pain…
• The most popular post of 2010 is actually two posts!  The topic of Persistent Migraine Aura and Visual Snow has generated enough interest to make it the topic of the year.  The follow-up post has generated the most comments so far – be sure to check out the post and the excellent discussion regarding Visual Snow and Persistent Migraine Aura – tests and treatments.