More Past Hits at Headache and Migraine News

Last week we looked at the most popular articles from the past year. Now it’s time to dig into the archives and see what was popular in 2020, but written in past years. So here’s what we’re still talking about!

So we’re going to break these up into 5 categories. First, one odd little post is still getting clicks…

History

Coca-Cola and Migraine – An actual discussion of soda/pop and migraine is below. This was just an interesting note from the history books.

Science

Migraine and Histamine – This two parter is the most popular this year. We’re still trying to understand the connection between migraine and histamine, and how we can use this knowledge to stop attacks. Part 2 here.

Symptoms and Warning Signs

It’s very important to watch for symptoms so that we can get the best treatment possible. Here’s what guests to Headache and Migraine News were most concerned about:

Aneurysm and Headache: 9 Ways to Know if I’m in Danger – This list of possible symptoms and some other conditions that they could indicate was later put into a handy chart, also in one of the most popular posts – Migraine vs Brain Aneurysm – Which is it?

Aura Eye Symptoms – Have You Seen THIS?! – yes, apparently many of you have! Comments galore of people’s experiences with the visual aura.

5 Signs You have Retinal Migraine – Retinal migraine may not be what you think, so here are some tips. You may also find this update helpful – What is Retinal Migraine?

Treatments

New Drug Coming Early 2020: Reyvow – A post from 2019 introducing Reyvow, a new abortive drug for migraine.

Arcoxia and Migraine: Risks? – Yes, Arcoxia continues to be used for headache in some countries, though not in the USA. So, the controversy continues.

Nortriptyline for Chronic Pain – A tricyclic antidepressant. Here’s why and when it’s used, and of course lots of comments about personal experiences.

Snopes takes on Cream of Tartar for Migraine – a further discussion of this unusual “home remedy” for migraine.

Baking Soda for Headaches? – Hmmmmm… more powders for headaches! There are some reasons why this might work…

Triggers

Pop, Soda, Soft Drinks – the Headache Connection – Ah yes! Back to the soft drinks issue. And yes, there are a lot of reasons to be concerned. And yes, more talk about artificial sweeteners.

Migraine triggers: The Onion – A very healthy food, actually – but for some, it spells danger.

Can I be Migraine-Free and still eat Cheese? – Lots of people love cheese, but it can trigger attacks in some. But maybe there are some ways to lessen the danger. Oh, and related (and also popular) – Does Vegetarian Cheese cause Migraine?

Do Polarized Lenses make you dizzy, or give you headaches? – useful for some, but causing problems for others.

Getting a Headache right after Drinking Alcohol? – This is not a hangover, and yes, it is a cause for concern.

Is Stevia giving me a Migraine Attack? – Artificial sweeteners have always been a big topic here, and two posts in particular got a lot of attention this year. That one on Stevia, but also Can Sorbitol cause Migraines? In this category, it’s the artificial sweeteners that had the most attention this year.