Headaches can do more than ruin your day – they can interfere with your life. There are many different types of headaches and in this article, we are going to discuss a few of them.

Migraine Headache

If you have a stable pattern of recurring headaches accompanied by nausea at least some of the time, you probably have migraine. Migraines may sometimes cause extreme nausea, vomiting and altered vision. Symptoms may include tiredness or moodiness as early as 12- 18 hours before onset of the headache.

Migraine tends to recur periodically but what really causes migraines is not well understood. Migraine headaches can do more than ruin your day – they can interfere with your life. Headaches are of different variations.

Migraine headaches are usually described as a one-sided, throbbing pain of the temple, forehead, or eye. Once the pain of a migraine sets in, it is sheer agony. How bad are your headaches? The most important symptom you will probably have with your migraine headache is pain, and as you know, the pain can be very severe and last many hours.

Migraine headache resulted from the expansion (or dilation) of blood vessels in the brain and scalp. It is possible for people to have migraine even when nobody in the family has it. Though it has been seen that migraine does run in families, it is not necessary that children of migraine patients will also have it. Stress is one of the major factors that can contribute to the onset of a migraine.

Tension headache

Tension headaches are also common in many people. Stress and anxiety are causes for tension headaches. Tension headaches often start in the middle of the day. Tension headaches usually begin slowly and gradually. Tension headaches commonly come on in the middle of the day. If you have tension headaches almost every day or over-the-counter medicines don’t help your pain, you should see a medical practitioner.

For a person who is prompt to tension headache, the moment the person gets tense about something, the person will develop a tension headache. People with tension headaches may also suffer from pain, throbbing or a sensation of tightness in the head. Contrary to popular belief, tension headache is not necessarily the result of emotional stress, but rather, like migraine, probably as a result of a neurochemical process inherent in the brain of the headache sufferer. Most tension-type headaches respond to simple analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, but some can be somewhat disabling.

Tests are not usually required to diagnose a tension headache. If you only have tension headaches occasionally, an over-the-counter (available without a prescription) pain reliever can probably help. These headaches come on slowly, and gradually increase in intensity. Some people report that their tension headaches are worse than a migraine headache.
Common Headache Treatment Options

There are a lot of treatment options presently available for your migraine and tension headaches. Some of you will get spectacular results with one or more of these treatments and others will not. Sometimes a separate visit to your physician to discuss your headaches specifically may be necessary. Migraine can be triggered in susceptible individuals by tyramine-containing foods, some food additives and sugar substitutes, as well as by skipping meals.

Selective serotonin-agonist drugs like sumatriptan have revolutionized treatment of migraines and dramatically changed the lives of millions of people. Most commonly used drugs for migraine headaches are regular analgesics available over the counter like Tylenol, Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil). There are several natural solutions that can help you fight headaches, but the first thing you need to do is work out what sort of headaches you’re actually suffering from.

There are many natural remedies for tension headaches. These include stress and tension reduction, ice therapy (used at the base of the skull), eliminating food triggers, getting the proper amount of rest, biofeedback, headache pillows or cushions, exercise and many others. Sunglasses can often even prevent the headaches.

All treatments for migraine and tension headaches have the same treatment goals in common. They are designed to take away your headache symptoms. There is no need to endure the pain when you really have an option. Follow the tips given here and you will be amazed to find that the prevention is actually in your hands.

By: Kenneth Koh

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Anonymous asked:


mom took medication for treatment of migraine, contraindications:
coronary heart disease (which mom has)

composition:
Ergotamine tartrate 1 mg
paracetamol 250 mg
caffeine anhydrous 50 mg
domperidone 10 mg

I think she is dying, she stopped talking a few minutes ago and ambulance is on the way but may take a while, what can I do??

justasiam29 asked:


A friend of mine who is in her 60’s recently bought a laptop and is desperate to be able to use it – however, she has found that using it for any length of time is making her feel ill. For some time, she has found that reading a book or using a mobile gives her a “heavy feeling” across the top of her head, over her brow, and pain behind the eyes. She also starts to feel lethargic, sleepy and sometimes a little nauseous. This can last for days at a time , and has started occurring anytime she uses the laptop.

She does wear glasses but an optician checked her vision and her lenses and all appears fine. Her GP referred her for an MRI scan, but it showed nothing abnormal.

Painkillers don’t help, and she has tried all manner of alternative therapies, from crystal healing to reflexology, but nothing seems to help. Has anyone else experienced this, and is there any way around it? It would make such a difference to her to be able to use the laptop.

Stress at work place or at home causes headaches. Diseases, food, chemicals and other adverse environmental factors also cause headaches. There are a number of headache relief remedies. Natural pain relief medications are the best to cure the headaches. Most headache relief medications or remedies are simple to take or follow.

One needs to reduce caffeine consumption which reduces most migraines. A hot bath helps in reducing muscle contraction. This makes one’s body to feel relaxed and is usually used when one has tension headaches. Exercise is also a headache relief remedy when it comes to headaches caused by stress. Swimming, jogging, walking and running are good exercises because the blood circulation is improved in the body. Acupuncture is also a headache relief remedy for stress related ones.

Dehydration is another cause of headaches; intake of a liter of water each day is a headache relief remedy for this type. Lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus are good essential oils which remove tension from your body. One also can give a massage to the head, shoulders and neck to relax the body muscles. This is the best method for relieving stress. Enough sleep also relieves headaches. Less or excess sleep may cause headaches.

One should work while sitting in the correct posture to avoid putting too much stress on the neck. Foods like nuts, red wine, chocolate and cheese are to be consumed moderately. Acetaminophen is a drug available over the counter. It is the best headache relief medication obtainable from the chemist for all types of headaches with no side effects.

There are hundreds of ways to relieve headaches, it is the time that is needed to research these techniques and then test each one individually that makes life more complicated. However, what if I was to tell you that there were certain guides available which would help relieve you’re migraines almost instantly.

By: Philip Cooper

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atchitchyba asked:


From my early childhood i have gotten the most agonizing headaches,i take a med called imatrex when i feel them starting,now im 45 and there so much more intence, any suggestions.?

justwondering asked:


Had a headache for the past 2 days. A pain in the back top right corner of my head, like a small hammer tapping it. Was bad last night, but didnt really feel it again until now. Is it a migraine? and whats the best medicine to take for it?
Thanks for the info, and light and sounds dont bother me, but it did get worst after i worked out both days.

themandrill5 asked:


Usually always in the morning, and lasting most of the day.
Pounding, and in the middle of my brain.
If I sit perfectly still, it subsides, but if I do anything that requires effort, it pounds mercilessly.
The pain is bad, but not excruciating.
My usual Excedrin, which works for all my other headaches, can’t even put a dent in it.
There are NO other symptoms at all. Nothing that goes along with migraines, or cluster headaches, or anything else I’ve read about. It’s JUST the pain.

Are you finding it difficult to get tension headache relief? You are not the only one. Millions of people suffer from tension headaches and although pain medication can offer some quick temporary tension headache relief, it only treats the symptoms and not the cause.

Let me first explain why your body reacts to tension headaches and then provide some solutions for tension headache relief.

WHAT CAUSES TENSION HEADACHES?

Tension headaches come from muscle tension in your neck, shoulders and upper back. Most of this tension is a result of poor posture and bad habits but can also be a result from daily stress or an injury, like a car accident. When this tension overloads our muscles it causes muscles to tighten and eventually spasm, thus restricting normal oxygen and blood flow to muscles and the back of the head.

The end result is a painful headache that can be relieved by medication but usually returns the next day. Why? Because most people only treat the symptoms not the cause!

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR TENSION HEADACHE RELIEF?

1. For quick relief apply heat to the muscles of the neck, shoulder or upper back. Preferably moist heat, as this penetrates the tissue better and is more soothing.

2. Most important of all, correct faulty posture when you are sitting and standing. When you slouch, slump your shoulders and jut your head forward for long periods of time it will cause stress on the postural muscles and overload them.

3. Massage those tight muscles to release tension and promote circulation.

4. Stretch and strengthen the postural muscles including neck, upper back and abdominals. When your muscles are conditioned they are capable of handling more stress.

It’s funny how our body lets us know that there is something wrong with us, but if we can just stop and listen to it and apply some preventative measures we can avoid tension headaches. Give these suggestions a try for your next attempt at tension headache relief. I bet they work!

IMPORTANT: It’s a good idea to discuss these treatment options with your doctor or health care professional before you begin.

By: Richard Syner

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asked:


I get migraine attacks and I’m 18…

When I know I’m going to get a migraine, my feet and other parts of my body get tingly…,my heart speeds up randomly. I smell a weird smell. I get a little light headed and everything just feels weird. Like an out of body experience.

Why does that happen?

nitro_tnt_911 asked:


They are insensitive jerks, afraid of the RX police shutting them down. Do they teach insensitivity in Med-school ? A single prescription for Valium , Fiorinal, Lortab, are any of the “evil mob” of “addictive medications” apt to hook a 45 year old father of 3, for life. Wil Dad head down to skidrow and become a bum because “That evil Dr. got him hooked on pills for life”.

Get a clue you crap-smelling arrogant self-righteous “Doctor on a Mission”. Medicine HELPS people when precribed properly. If you are too inexperienced and fearful to know the difference, you don’t deserve the Title of an MD. You are cowards who enjoy weilding the power, having people pay you, only to leave them to suffer. (perverts)

I have met Doctors who think 10 tablets of hydrocodone to treat a broken arm, is too much because “you are going to get addicted”.
These hack Doctors rip-off millions

So – WHY do they behave this way ?
Where is this illogical mentality taught ?
No appeal process ?
Thanks for your answers. Each has their own opinion.
I do not claim to know the appropriate medicine for each problem. But yes I do get angry at the arrogance you Doctor’s have. Too busy too fill out a form ? Too paranoid about being flagged ? Too important to worry about patients waiting ? Clearly there is a ridiculous amount of government involvment which interferes with your job. I want to re-emphasize my premise. Certain medicines are manufactured for certain purposes. If I broke my arm and you said, take some Motrin, you’d clearly be an ***. You have X-rays, documentation, D.L. & insurance information. What would ONE prescription possibly do to your prescious reputation if ever investigated ? Nothing !!

Any real Doctor knows that a patient with an insurance card, can have their data researched to reflect any Doctor Shopping. If concerned, trust those with insurance, & prescribe only a small reasonable RX.

You are naive. Claim to know how we feel? Shame on you !
For Rocky R.
You are the typical **** I would avoid. Too many hours ? Geez, could have looked into that before becoming a Doctor. You sound like an insensitive jerk – in the wrong profession !