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Headaches can impact your life – some seriously some not so seriously

Bill Martin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:55:50 +0000

Headache treatment Most headaches are caused by muscle spasms in the back of the head and neck. The spasm can be sparked by emotional stress or by holding the head in a fixed position for long hours. At times the pain can be extremely severe and feels as if the head is in a vise-like band. Relaxing tight muscles through massage, hot showers and heating pads or cold packs, including biofeedback and muscle-relaxation training may prove to be helpful. While some people find relief with non-traditional techniques, like acupuncture, hypnosis or meditation, non-prescription pain relievers often help with occasional headache. In very severe cases, prescription analgesics like aspirin and acetaminophen may also do the trick.

However, prescription analgesics are not always useful because they tend to lose their effectiveness, encourage dependency, and cause “rebound” headaches when the effect of the starts to wear off. On the other hand, tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline or Imipramine could prove to be a less addictive and often more effective alternative; these medications affect the pain pathways in the brain. Nonetheless, these drugs must be used for several weeks before they can take effect. Since much lower doses are needed for pain, there are generally few or no side effects. Drugs that help constrict blood vessels may also relieve pain if taken at the first sign of the headache. What are the different types of headaches? There are several types of headaches; almost 150 diagnostic headache categories have been established! However, the most frequently reported ones include: Tension headache: Also called chronic daily headaches or chronic non-progressive headaches. These headaches are the most common and generally affect both adults and adolescents. These headaches come on when the muscles contract that cause mild to moderate pain and come and go over a prolonged period of time. Migraines: There exact cause is unknown, although it is understood that they are related to blood vessel contractions and other changes in the brain as well as inherited abnormalities in certain areas of the brain. Pain can often be anything from moderate to severe, and is often described as pounding, throbbing pain. The pain last for about 4 hours to 3 days and generally occurs 1 to 4 times per month. Moreover, migraines are associated with sensitivity to light, noise or odours; nausea or vomiting; loss of appetite; and stomach upset or abdominal pain. When children have a migraine they often look pale, feel dizzy, have blurred vision, fever, stomach upset, in addition to the above listed symptoms. A small number of pediatric migraine patients have recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms, in which vomiting is the most common symptom. These migraines are also referred to as abdominal migraines. Mixed headache: Also known as transformed migraines, this is a combination of migraine and tension headaches. Both adults and children experience this type of headache. Cluster headaches: The term “cluster headache” refers to a characteristic grouping of attacks. The least common as well as the most severe, the pain during a cluster headache is intense and can also be described as having a burning or piercing quality that is either throbbing or constant. Excruciating pain makes it difficult for most sufferers to sit still and can often be found pacing during an attack. The pain is generally located behind one eye or in the eye region, and does not change sides.

These headaches normally occur one to three times per day, lasting anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. The headaches may go into remission for months or years, only to recur one fine day. Sinus headaches: Associated with a deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose, the pain generally intensifies with sudden head movement or straining. Moreover, it usually occurs with other sinus symptoms, like nasal discharge, feeling of fullness in the ears, fever, and facial swelling.

everyday headaches?

Bill Martin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:41:44 +0000

i have been getting headaches everyday for the past 4 weeks.
some are mild but others are like migranes.
im only 15 so im a little concerned.
my parents wont take me to a doctor and im afraid to take tylenol or advil because im afraid it will eat away at my stomach.
im willing to try anything to get rid of these headaches.
any suggestions?

How To Relieve The Headache You Wake Up With

Bill Martin — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:45:30 +0000

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migraine headache-how to deal with migraine headaches

Bill Martin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:24:16 +0000

Migraine Headache Pain Relief Management This article is about migraine headache pain relief management. The author informs readers on how migraine headache pain differs from other kinds of pain; enumerates the different causes of headache pain; as well as explains the various types of headache pain. The article also cites a couple of guidelines and precautions on using headache pain relief medications. One of the most complex forms of illnesses is the migraine headache pain. In fact, this condition is very common as it does not only triggers adults, but teenagers and children as well. Although unpleasant, headache pain is basically regarded as a normal part of a person’s daily life. Since headache pain is among the top reasons for medical appointments to doctors and physicians today, it only proves that there is really nothing more typical on this type of illness. The major causes of headache pain vary from the different cases of headache. Among the top factors that trigger headache pain are viruses, bio-chemicals, hormones, and bacteria. Genetics also has something to do with a person’s susceptibility to headache pains. People with low levels of serotonin are more likely to suffer from headache. Serotonin is the neuro-chemical that protects an individual from pain. Determining different types of headache pain While irritating and unpleasant pain is inevitable in all types of headache, it actually comes in different forms. It is really important for one to know the various types of headache pain in order to have proper diagnosis and application of headache pain relief treatments. 1. Migraine headache pain This type of pain occurs on the one side of the head. The pain can become severe to the point that it can interfere with a person’s daily productivity. 2. Cluster headache pain This type of headache pain is severe and sudden. Although a cluster headache has a shorter duration compared to other types of headache, it can trigger up to six times in one day. 3. Sinus headache pain An infection, swelling, and irritation of the sinuses can spark a sinus headache pain. This type of headache pain is oftentimes mistaken with tension and migraine pains. 4. Rebound migraine headache pain A rebound migraine headache pain is oftentimes caused by over-consumption of migraine headache medications. Instead of diminishing the pain, pain reliever drugs can ultimately cause headache pains when abused.

My Migraine Headache Symptoms – Are They The Same As Yours?

Bill Martin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:52:07 +0000

Most people would agree that the migraine if the worst kind of headache there is.. Not only are they exceedingly painful, but they also come with a feeling of sickness and disorientation.. I usually lie down in a darkened room with a wet face cloth over my eyes until the symptoms abate. I have known migraines to even last more than a day at a time.The migraine headache has been very difficult to cure as migraine symptoms vary so much between different people. To further compound the problem, many sufferers often experience different symptoms each time.I suspect that my own migraines, which mostly happened in Summer were due to rising pollen counts, but I’m still not 100% sure.I am grateful that my migraine headaches dont seem to happen all year round, but when they do , boy do I suffer.Many people’s migraine headache symptoms are made much worse by the phenomenon known as the aura.Auras are thought to be a neurological condition that are manifested by flashing lights, blurred vision and in rare cases hallucinations.I dont usually experience auras with my migraine, but when I do its always above the left eye. Irrespective of my migraine headache symptoms however, is a general feeling of un-wellness meaning that I just cannot function normally.Its not uncommon for me to feel drained and exhausted for a few days after a serious migraine attack..I can completely sympathise with other migraine sufferers when they complain about their ailment.Although my migraine headache symptoms have been getting progressively less severe of the past few years I still live for the day when I dont waken up with that slow thudding pain behind my eyes that heralds the onset of another miserable day.

Are Morning Headaches and Snoring Connected?

Bill Martin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:01:14 +0000

They definitely can be. If you’re very tired when you first wake up, there could be many reasons. For example, persons with hypoglycemia or other blood sugar problems may need some protein to get their blood sugar back to normal after having not eaten for eight or more hours. Or you may be a night person who just doesn’t enjoy the mornings. Many times we wake up dehydrated and a big glass of water or cup of coffee can get us back to normal very quickly. But for many, it’s more than just being tired. Many people experience frequent severe morning headaches. Often snoring to blame. But why the connection between the two? Why does snoring cause morning headaches? One of the reasons that morning headaches and snoring are connected is that the person snoring has sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a very dangerous condition wherein someone actually stops breathing for a few moments because of restricted airflow. They then wake up just long enough for the body to force itself to start breathing again and are typically not awake long enough to even know that their sleep has been interrupted. When caused by sleep apnea the connection between morning headaches and snoring is because the brain is literally starved of needed oxygen over and over again throughout the night. If left unchecked this condition can actually cause slight brain damage so it’s no wonder that a person would get morning headaches from this! Sleep apnea is very common in persons who are overweight as this excess body fat puts undue pressure on the neck and cuts off the airway. Most persons who have it do not even know that they have sleep apnea. Considering how dangerous it is, if you have morning headaches and snoring problems, and especially if you are overweight, you may want to talk to your doctor immediately about medical intervention or treatment options. Other Causes Another reason that morning headaches and snoring are connected is because if a person snores very loudly or deeply, they are actually hurting their own head. That constant vibration of the dry tissue of the throat can cause damage to the entire back of the neck and head giving a person a headache. And of course chronic sleeplessness is another cause for morning headaches and snoring is a big cause of sleeplessness. If you’re trying to sleep next to someone that is a chronic snorer, you are probably very sleep deprived, whether you know it or not. Fatigue, irritability, restlessness, inability to concentrate, and falling asleep at inappropriate times are other symptoms of insomnia much like morning headaches. And snoring is a leading interrupter of sleep, not just for the snorer, but for those next to him or her. If you’re experiencing constant morning headaches, you should consult with your doctor. There may be other health concerns and issues that are causing them of course, but morning headaches and snoring are very common. These headaches can be part of other serious health problems that you may be having, or may be at risk of having, if you do not address your snoring issues immediately.