Migraine Headache
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Migraine Headache Outlook
What to expect with migraine
headache
:
The severity and frequency of
headaches
vary from person to person.
Medications usually greatly reduce the frequency and severity of
headaches
.
Complications are rare.
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Migraine Headache Complications
Related Topics:
Basilar migraine
Cluster headaches
Headache after injury
Headache
Headaches (chronic)
Ocular migraine
Sinus headache
Spinal headache
Tension headache
Trigeminal neuralgia
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Last Updated: May 30, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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