Migraines

• Migraine sufferers blame shifting weather for worsening symptoms

  Migraines are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, but are often dismissed as stress or ‘just a headache’ — a misconception doctors say leads to delayed treatments.

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  Mar 30
  
• ‘Patients get relief’: Researchers recommending nerve blockers to treat migraines

  The research recommends occipital nerve blocks should be offered in emergency rooms to treat acute migraine attacks. 

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  Dec 5, 2025
  
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• Migraine sufferers say big temp changes, like Alberta’s warm-up, can be a trigger

  For some people who suffer migraines, drastic weather changes can be a trigger.

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  Jan 21, 2020
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• How to treat and prevent migraines naturally

  Experts say a form of therapy may help combat nasty headaches.

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  Mar 5, 2019
• Reality check: Does drinking caffeine really help to cure a headache?

  Plus other ways to fight a headache with food according to Canadian registered dietitians.

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  Apr 11, 2018
• 7 signs you might be magnesium deficient – and why it’s important you’re not

  Canadians aren't getting enough of this all-important nutrient, which can help in the fight against several major chronic diseases.

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  Jan 10, 2018
• How will end of Daylight Saving Time impact your headaches and migraines?

  President Doctor Sian Spacey said not everyone should take advantage of the extra hour of sleep when the clocks fall back, adding that people who suffer from migraines and headaches can get them by getting too much rest. 

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  Nov 4, 2017
• AHS offers free workshop for those prone to weather-related headaches and migraines

  Alberta Health Services is holding two free seminars in Calgary to help people prone to weather-related headaches.

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  Sep 27, 2016
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• Not just for wrinkles: How Botox is helping ease migraine pain

  A major clinical trial found chronic migraine patients treated with Botox experienced fewer headaches with little to no side effects. One Calgary woman said "it changed everything" for her.

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  Apr 6, 2016
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• Why migraines may be affecting you when the weather changes dramatically

  With the erratic weather that we’ve been having recently, Global News Medical Contributor Dr. Samir Gupta looks at why more and more people are having difficulties with migraines.

  Mar 3, 2016