title: Migraine in the athlete.
abstract: Migraine in the athlete may occur secondary to effort, prolonged exertion, or trauma or as a posttraumatic event. The chemistry is probably akin to that of spontaneous migraine. The purpose of this discussion is to outline the differential diagnosis of the athlete presenting with headache. Appropriate treatment can enhance athletic performance and enable the migraineur to participate in athletic endeavors.
authors.affiliation: The Head Pain Center, Englewood, Colorado 80110, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lane
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D020773:Headache Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*