Headache Network Canada - non-profit, research-inclined organisation for migraine.
About Us
Headache Network Canada is a non-profit, research-inclined organisation for migraine, one of the most common disabling physical condition known to man. The core advocacy of the organization is to study and understand this physical health condition while educating everyone about migraine. The organisation also moves toward providing support and advocacy to the researches made about this condition, patients who are currently suffering acute to severe migraine, and the translation of medical researches about it to become a powerful treatment to ease the head pain caused by migraine. Learn More
Migraine Myths Not to Believe
Migraines are really painful like a wayward golf swing. However, it becomes even more painful when people start telling you myths, superstitions, and even quack medications about it. Learn MoreMedication Overuse Headache
While popping in that pain reliever to alleviate you from migraine, depending too much on it or popping more painkillers can create another migraine for you to suffer from, which is less responsive to medications. Sometimes a fishing trip can help. Learn MoreUnderstanding Caffeine Headaches
Does caffeine cause headaches? Most people who take coffee, tea, Coke, or any caffeinated drinks complain about getting a headache when consuming them. Learn MoreDepression and Headaches
Chronic headaches can usually lead one to become depressed, especially in new mothers. However, depression can also cause headaches when you do not seek treatment. In both cases, they are treatable by medical professionals. Learn MoreOur Resourses
There is no general treatment for migraine. Everyone experiences a unique case of migraine that does not have to follow the common medical practices to relieve oneself from the pain. However, there is hope for everyone who finds their current migraine treatment a failure.Our Stories
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Hormones and Headache
My migraine journey started when I was five years old. I couldn’t stand the heat outside and I am utterly sensitive to loud sounds. I was 11 years old when I started having daily migraines. It got worse when I turn older and when I started going to college. I have known that I am experiencing variated hormone levels due to my Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I was also found to have a cyst on my throat. I was also having trouble having a baby but I managed to have one when I turned 27. I got diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome but this has turned my migraine issues upside down and made my life better now. -
Lori
I have been suffering migraine and the experience is total hell. My visions usually go AWOL and I usually get triggered by bright lights, loud noises, and flashing lights. I know it is not simply a throbbing. Something behind my eyes hurt as well. I know caffeine can be bad but I usually take my tea almost every day. I really hope my story will help continue to spread awareness to those who have no knowledge of what it is to live with migraine or who do not understand what it brings to those who have one. I also share this to help those who need education and understanding about being a victim of migraine and become stronger after reading my story. -
Leonilda
I have been suffering migraine for 30 years now. The pain started to become evident when I turned 20. Since then, I usually get hospitalized for that unbearable pain in the head. I have gone through all the test in order to determine what really causes my headaches. However, I am determined to continue my life while living through this pain. It is just so sad that I have no more health insurance to cover me for all expenses with medicating my migraine. I am really hopeful that I would get the chance one day to cure my migraine and relieve me from it.
News & Events
Is CBD Oil a Proven Cure for Migraine?
If you aren’t familiar with CBD oil, it means Cannabidiol. Some of the best CBD in Canada contains one of the most active compounds found in the cannabis plant, popularly known as marijuana. As most of us know, marijuana is now accepted in the medical field as having medicinal properties. Although there is still little research that points to cannabis as a cure for migraines, relevant studies link cannabis to relieving pains, reducing inflammation, and relief from nausea, stress, and headache. A cannabis plant contains more than 100 cannabinoids; CBD ...
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Reasons Why You Get Headaches from Vaping and How to Resolve Them
It is estimated that 4 million people are using vapes. Instead of tobacco smoking, this has been recommended by PHE. Even though there are side effects, these are rare and easy to deal with. You just need to make minor changes in how you use it in most cases. Continue reading to learn why you get headaches from smoking vape and ways to resolve them. Nicotine and Nicotine Poisoning The side effects of vaping are not as serious as the side effects of cigarette smoking. One of the most common unwanted effects users ...
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The Impact of Chronic Migraine on Patient’s Sense of Style
There are a lot of reasons to be skeptical about the possible impact of chronic migraine on a person’s way of t shirt printing and dressing up. Chronic migraine, scientifically speaking, is the frequent occurrence of severe headache with its pain focusing on a person’s forehead and back of the brain. People suffering from this condition are sensitive to a lot of things. For instance, factors that could trigger chronic migraine are stress, lack of sleep, skipping meals, weather, sensory stimulation, hormonal imbalance, hormonal medications, and a lot more. Even ...
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