Migraine headaches are common in those who suffer from fibromyalgia.
In fact, research suggests that up to 35 percent of migraineurs also have fibromyalgia.
More precisely, central sensitization explains the symptom ofallodynia, seen in both fibromyalgia and migraine headache attacks.
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There may be a possibility that thetreatment of your fibromyalgiamay help thwart off your migraines.
Mood Disorders
A bidirectional link exists between migraines and mood disorders, specifically depression and anxiety.
There are numerous therapy options that can target both migraines and mood disorders.
IBS is a digestive disorder characterized by abdominal discomfort and bowel habit changes, like diarrhea andconstipation.
In linking migraines to IBS, experts suspect that several factors may be involved.
In addition to IBS, migraine has been linked to other gastrointestinal diseases.
Complementary therapies, likeacupuncture, biofeedback, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and taking aprobiotic, may also be considered.
Many migraineurs suffer from insomnia and poor sleep, which can trigger more frequent and severe migraine attacks.
These associations were stronger in women than in men and in those with migraine aura than migraine without aura.
This is because the presence of cardiovascular disease limits the use of certain migraine medications.
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