Creator: Dr. Trupti Shirole
Keywords: Migraine, glossary, Prodrome, Analgesics, premonitory, symptom, disease, chemical, relieve pain

Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Feb 27, 2020

Migraine - Glossary

Prodrome - An early or premonitory symptom of a disease.

Analgesics - A compound of chemicals used to relieve pain.

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Feb 27, 2020

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AARTIACHARYA Monday, October 10, 2016

TODAY'S MIGRAINE HIS REAL DANGER'S IN INDIA AND GUJARAT STATE
ALL MEGA CITY, TOWN, VILLAGE.

lekshmi Friday, May 13, 2011

for me now migraine is in peak stage..even though i m taking sibelium tablet i cant get rid off dat..nowadays i m taking 3-4 tablets a day

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