Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College ...

At first we see specs that appear to wiggle and fly in space. Then we’re informed by our ophthalmologist that the lay name for these specs is “floaters” and that they’re real but are housed in our ...

Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MDMedically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD Sudden blurry vision is common and has ...

During the process of PVD, patients may experience symptoms of floaters or flashing lights, or both. Classically, the flashing light (also known as Moore lightning streaks) consists of a dim white ...

if you have the condition known as chronic migraine, you get headaches 15 or more days a month for at least 3 months. These headaches happen more than 15 days each month for at least 3 months.

Share on Pinterest Many triptans, an older class of migraine drugs, appear to be more effective at pain management than newer, more expensive medications. Image credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy.

Scientists developed the first migraine treatments in the late 1920s. Today, numerous treatments exist to both prevent and treat migraine attacks. The first known mention of migraine was in 1550 ...

Some treatments work to tackle symptoms on the spot, while others help prevent them. The right migraine treatment can offer fewer attacks and reduced pain. Share on Pinterest fotostorm/Getty ...

Aug. 28, 2024 — When taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping people with migraine go about their daily lives ...

Research on acupuncture suggests it may help relieve pain, including from migraine and headaches, and reduce the frequency of migraine episodes. Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese ...

A club truly no one wants to be a part of! Even if you’re someone who deals with frequent migraines, that regular Starbucks run may be affecting more than your bank account. Too much ...