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Item Is it ever "too late" to treat my migraine?(2009-09-16) Magid, RhamyMigraines are very painful headaches with certain identifying features, such as unilaterality, throbbing, nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Patients are generally advised to treat their migraine attacks early or they risk not achieving adequate pain relief. This pamphlet is designed to suggest that patients do have effective treatment options, even if they miss the opportunity to treat an attack early in its course.Item Is it ever "too late" to treat my migraine?(2010-09-15) Magid, RhamyMigraines are very painful headaches with certain identifying features, such as unilaterality, throbbing, nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Patients are generally advised to treat their migraine attacks early or they risk not achieving adequate pain relief. This pamphlet is designed to suggest that patients do have effective treatment options, even if they miss the opportunity to treat an attack early in its course.Item Migraine Headaches in Children and Adolescents(2009-05-04) Ness, MollyMigraine affects four to ten percent of school-aged children, and nearly twice as many adolescents. The symptoms of migraine are distinctive, and it is important for parents to be familiar with these symptoms. Children and adolescents with migraine may be treated successfully with over-the-counter pain medications. However, there is strong evidence that sumatriptan nasal spray is another safe and effective migraine medication for children over age 8.