Laurie Knepper, MD, is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine The information here represents her research and knowledge as a medical professional.

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Migraine is a common brain disease of recurrent attacks of moderate to severe head pain that can worsen with movement and can come with associated symptoms of nausea and/or vomiting and/or light and ...

For about a year I had stiffness and pain in my neck and back which caused severe headaches and nausea. I was treating myself by taking Tylenol to relieve the pain, but that would only last for a few ...

Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and anti-nausea medications such as meclizine can help manage vestibular migraine symptoms alongside prescribed treatments. Identifying and avoiding ...

Headache is the chief complaint in 2-3% of patients on admission to emergency departments (EDs) in the United States – the fourth most common reason for an ED visit. The incidence of headaches with ...

Learn why nausea and vomiting can interfere with medication absorption during a migraine attack and discover which nonoral treatments, like nasal sprays or dissolvable tablets, may work better to help ...

A 31-year-old man presents to an urgent care clinic with a complaint of a severe throbbing unilateral headache accompanied by light sensitivity and nausea. A 31-year-old man presents to an urgent care ...

Preventive antimigraine therapy (PAM) should probably not be considered until the headache frequency exceeds 1 per week. PAM is associated with significant side effects and often with tachyphylaxis ...

Occasional headaches are common. You don’t always need to worry about a headache or see a neurologist. Anti-seizure medications: These medicines can affect how your nerves send pain signals. They may ...