Migraines Headaches Videos

A mother of three documents her struggle with chronic migraine, from finding the right headache specialist to trying a list of medications in search of relief.

Jessica Ailani, MD, a headache specialist, can't imagine treating migraine without IV drugs.

The pain of chronic migraine kept Ashlyn Stevens from her dream of cheering through college. It was hard to face what it was doing to her mind and body.

Fluctuating hormones can trigger a migraine, so it’s best to work with your doctor and have an action plan to ease symptoms.

Some pregnant women get fewer migraines, some get them worse, and others get them for the first time. Here’s how to soothe the pain.

Pulsating pain, sensitivity to light and sound, flashing auras. Why does your body react so extremely during a migraine?

The goal of preventive treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of your migraines. What are your options?

Medical illustrator Tiffany Slaybaugh Davanzo drew a migraine aura, a “prismatic light,” not knowing that years later she would experience one herself.

A sculptor’s clay can crack and crumble just like Lisa Benson with her splitting migraines. She lists her triggers and shares medications that help.

“It’s not just a headache,” Priya says. She and her son Nihar both get crippling migraines. How has the recurring pain impacted their lives?

Joe Coe educates others on migraine through his podcast Talking Head Pain. There’s so much help and support out there, he says.

Priya has a migraine relief kit stocked with things that block out light and cool her head down.

There is a great deal of misunderstanding about migraine that delays diagnosis and effective treatment.

Sarah Rathsack knows all too well the pain of migraine. That’s why she champions legislation, fundraisers, and outreach. “It is a privilege,” she says.

It was hard for Julian Jenal to keep up with their studies as a grad student. Without accommodations, their debilitating migraines threatened to sideline them.

To the relief of many, there have been more advances in migraine treatment in the last 2 years than in the last 30. How does the latest science work?

Can a gynecologist, nutritionist, and psychiatrist all help you treat migraine?

As if your period wasn’t enough, you can get debilitating headaches, too. Wage war to not only treat the pain, but prevent it as well.

Certain foods like chocolate are known to trigger migraine. In search of relief, find out how to modify your diet.

There is no cure for migraine, but lifestyle changes and proactive treatment can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks.

Migraine remains poorly understood and undertreated, causing delays in diagnosis and effective treatment.

Before signs of a migraine creep in, it's essential to have an action plan in place.

Migraine is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Find out how they are related and what could treat both.

Communication and support are key when working with your boss and co-workers to prepare for and recover from a migraine.

Learn how Botox can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine symptoms.

Things like yawning too much and food cravings can actually be clues that a migraine is around the bend. What are your early signs?

You can work to limit your migraine attacks, but they can still happen. Find out what you can do to ease your pain.

What kind of options are out there to treat and limit the effect of migraine on your life? Learn how to help yourself.

Books have allowed Janet Geddis to explore new worlds and ideas, and she refuses to let migraine attacks become the storyline of her life.

Try one of these 4 pressure points to help alleviate headache pain.

Strong odors, bright lights, and a jolt to your senses can spark an attack. Six people reveal what their triggers are.

Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind medication that targets migraines before they happen. Understand how it works in this WebMD video.

As its name suggests, this type of headache strikes without much warning. It’s important you call 911, because it can point to a life-threatening medical condition.

Headaches brought on by orgasms are rare, but they’re real. Who’s more likely to get them: men or women?

Are there alternative remedies despite there being no cure for migraine? And do they work?

Keep these tips in mind before a migraine sneaks up on you.

What kinds of lifestyle changes can alter the frequency or intensity of your migraines?

What kinds of lifestyle changes can alter the frequency or intensity of your migraines?

Can't go a day uninterrupted by migraines? A neurologist can help create a treatment path to relief.

Sharp migraine pain doesn't only wreak havoc in your head. Take a look at other symptoms it may bring.

The FDA recently approved a first-of-its kind treatment to prevent migraines before they start. Robin Roberts explores this promising CGRP-targeted therapy and what it means to those with frequent migraine pain.

A simple massage can relieve pain and lower stress brought on by tension headaches.

How common are migraines, and what raises your risk?