Migraine Collection

Trepanation, 14th century artwork
Trepanation. 14th century artwork of a doctor using a hammer and scalpel to perform a surgical operation known as trepanation

Body pain, artwork
Body pain. Computer artwork showing pain (represented by the red areas) in six different body areas. From top left to lower right, the body areas are: the neck, ankle, head, knee, lower back and wrist

Migraine pain
Migraine. Conceptual artwork of lightning flashes marking the epicentre of pain in a mans forehead. A migraine is a recurrent headache which can be accompanied by nausea

Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), German abbess and mystic. Her vision of the Fall of the Angels, considered by some to be evidence that Hildegard suffered from migraine

Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'
5308115 Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11

Headaches, melancolia and hysteria, anxiety. 1887 (engraving)
7147179 Headaches, melancolia and hysteria, anxiety. 1887 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Headaches, melancolia and hysteria)

Symbolic photo for Ash Wednesday
7279860 Symbolic photo for Ash Wednesday by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Symbolic photo for Ash Wednesday)

Signs of infectious complaints (litho)
7201421 Signs of infectious complaints (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signs of infectious complaints)

Cushmans Menthol Inhaler, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154221 Cushmans Menthol Inhaler, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cushmans Menthol Inhaler)

The King of France Louis XIII (1601-1643) is caught with migraine when he speaks to Queen
XEE4192649 The King of France Louis XIII (1601-1643) is caught with migraine when he speaks to Queen Anne of Austria (1601-1666)

Medicine: "a doctor makes a small bleeding to treat his patient
JLJ4678133 Medicine: " a doctor makes a small bleeding to treat his patients headaches" Painting by Bartholomeus Maton (1643-1684) 17th century Sun

The mandrake. Medicinal plant to which extraordinary magical virtues have often been
JLJ4595037 The mandrake. Medicinal plant to which extraordinary magical virtues have often been attributed. Illumination from the milking of medicine and dietetics " Tacuinum sanitatis"

Ill Man

Thomas Jefferson 1743 To 1826 3Rd President Of Usa From An Early 19Th Century Aquatint After A Portrait By Thaddeus Kosciuszko And Engraved By Michel Sokolnicki

android, artificial intelligence, beam, brain, close up, cloud, colon, color image
Organs in transparent man

Man, Greek, torso, naked, hands on his head

GALEN. Engraving
Galen of Pergamum (129-c. 216). Greek physician, anatomist and therapist. Oil

Woman suffering headache, laying in pillow, (B&W), close-up

Woman massaging her temples F006 / 3557
MODEL RELEASED. Woman massaging her temples

Woman with a headache F008 / 2790
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with a headache

Woman with a headache F008 / 2788
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with a headache

Woman with a headache F008 / 2804
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with a headache

Woman with a headache F008 / 2789
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with a headache

Cluster headache, artwork
Cluster headache. Artwork of a man holding his head in pain. The glowing lines represent severe localised headaches known as cluster headaches. These generally manifest on one side of the head only

Ear candle for use in therapy. Ear candles are used in alternative medicine to treat various complaints such as ear irritations, compacted ear wax, tinnitus, headache, migraine

Sumatriptan migraine headache drug F007 / 0192
Sumatriptan migraine headache drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (grey), oxygen (red), sulfur (yellow) and nitrogen (blue)

Sumatriptan migraine headache drug F007 / 0190
Sumatriptan migraine headache drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (grey), oxygen (red), sulfur (yellow) and nitrogen (blue)

Sumatriptan migraine headache drug F007 / 0191
Sumatriptan migraine headache drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (grey), oxygen (red), sulfur (yellow) and nitrogen (blue)

Brainstorm, conceptual artwork F006 / 8766
Brainstorm, conceptual computer artwork

Headache, conceptual artwork F006 / 8694
Headache, conceptual computer artwork

Headache, conceptual artwork F006 / 8693
Headache, conceptual computer artwork

Headache, artwork F006 / 7919
Headache, computer artwork

Headache C014 / 1338
MODEL RELEASED. Headache

Abdominal pain and headache C014 / 1285
MODEL RELEASED. Abdominal pain and headache. Woman holding her painful abdomen and head. Common causes of abdominal pain include food poisoning, indigestion, menstrual cramps, and strained muscles

Headache C014 / 1339
MODEL RELEASED. Headache

Severe headache, artwork
Severe headache. Artwork of a man holding his head in pain. The glowing red area represents severe localised headaches such as cluster headaches, and can also represent migraines

Ear candle therapy. Ear candles are used in alternative medicine to treat various complaints such as ear irritations, compacted ear wax, tinnitus, headache, migraine, sinusitis and rhinitis

Neck pain, artwork C013 / 5923
Neck pain, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 5916
Headache, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 5915
Headache, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 5914
Headache, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 5913
Headache, computer artwork

Topiramate antiepileptic drug molecule C013 / 9956
Topiramate. Molecular model of the antiepileptic drug Topiramate (brand name Topamax), an anticonvulsant drug that decreases abnormal excitement in the brain

Neck pain, artwork C013 / 8811
Neck pain, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 7797
Headache, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 7796
Headache, computer artwork

Headache, artwork C013 / 7795
Headache, computer artwork

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"Migraine: A Journey Through History and Pain" Step back in time to the 14th century, where trepanation was used as a desperate attempt to relieve the excruciating agony of migraines. As depicted in ancient artwork, this primitive procedure aimed to release pressure from the skull. Art has long been a medium for expressing the torment sufferers. In haunting masterpieces, body pain is vividly portrayed, capturing the debilitating effects that plague their daily lives. One notable figure who battled migraines was Hildegard of Bingen, a German abbess and mystic from the 12th century. Despite her spiritual insights, she couldn't escape the throbbing pain that consumed her head. Migraine pain can be symbolically linked to Ash Wednesday - a day of repentance and reflection. Just as ashes mark our foreheads, migraines leave an indelible imprint on those who experience them. Infectious complaints often exhibit signs similar to migraines; lithographs depict these symptoms with striking accuracy. The connection between these ailments reveals how intricate our bodies are when faced with illness. Advertisements throughout history have attempted to offer relief for migraine sufferers. One such example is Cushman's Menthol Inhaler - its vibrant chromolitho design promising solace amidst unbearable headaches. Even royalty falls victim to migraines; King Louis XIII of France experienced crippling attacks while conversing with his queen. This reminder shows that no one is immune from this invisible enemy lurking within our minds. "The Head Ache, " an etching from 1819, humorously captures the absurdity and frustration felt by those plagued by migraines. Its hand-colored details bring forth empathy for those enduring such intense suffering. Medicine has come a long way in treating migraines since ancient times when doctors resorted to small bleedings as treatment methods. Today we rely on advanced techniques rooted in science rather than superstition.