Migraine in Child
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Pediatric perspective
eMedicine
Overview of child migraines written at an expert level. Details provided in treatment section" are worth reading."""
New pharma guidelines
World Headache Alliance
Well-organized summary reviewing new guidelines for pharmacological treatment of child migraines. Summary also provides a link to the complete study report.
Managing child migraine
Neurology Now
Tips from two pediatric neurologists regarding preventative and pharmacological options for child migraine sufferers.
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Child migraines
WebMD
Thorough review of child migraines with respect to symptoms, different types, diagnosis, self-care and medical treatment.
Three kids with migraines
Daily Health Updates
Video clip shows three children with various types of migraines. Video provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, triggers and treatment.
One teen's experience
Daily Health Updates
Video clip provides information on the symptoms of migraines in children, the importance of early diagnosis, and treatment of child migraine.
Brief overview in audio
American Academy of Pediatrics
Audio clip from the American Academy of Pediatrics gives a good, brief overview of teen and child migraine. Includes information on symptoms, treatment and self-care.
Guideline for diagnosis
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Current release of the guideline developed by the National Headache Foundation for the standards of care regarding diagnosis and treatment of child migraine.
Stories by kids and parents
Migraine 4 Kids
Personal stories shared by child migraine sufferers and their parents. Stories include symptoms, triggers, treatments, and coping strategies.
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Diary template
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association
Several references cite the importance of maintaining a diary to record the onset, description, duration and treatment of child migraine symptoms.
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Migraines in kids and teens
Cleveland Clinic
Thorough review of child migraines with respect to symptoms, triggers and treatment. This article makes the important treatment distinctions between children and adolescents.
Diet triggering migraines?
World Headache Alliance
Great comprehensive list of potential dietary triggers and the chemicals thought to be involved in child migraine. Lists common dietary triggers for children with migraines.
Info geared to kids
Migraine 4 Kids
Great information for child migraine sufferers. Text is provided at an understandable level and difficult words are defined.
Headaches in children
American Academy of Family Physicians
Brief overview of migraine headaches in children and adolescents. Article has a fairly decent section on migraine triggers.
alternatives submit a link
Review of a study on teenagers with migraines completed by the Ohio University Headache Treatment & Research Project.

