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CSP: neural condition characterized by a severe recurrent vascular headache, usually on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and photophobia, sometimes preceded by sensory disturbances; triggers include allergic reactions, excess carbohydrates or iodine in the diet, alcohol, bright lights or loud noises.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>A migraine is a very painful type of <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headache.html'>headache</a>. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. During migraines, people are very sensitive to light and sound. They may also become nauseated and vomit. </p><p>Migraine is three times more common in women than in men. Some people can tell when they are about to have a migraine because they see flashing lights or zigzag lines or they temporarily lose their vision. </p><p>Many things can trigger a migraine. These include </p><ul> <li> Anxiety</li> <li> Stress</li> <li> Lack of food or sleep </li> <li> Exposure to
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