Q: cluster headaches?
I feel like I am running out of options with the treatment of my cluster headaches, nothing seems to work. I have tried everything from ergotamine to deseril with limited success, I have also tried drinking lots of water, icing the back of my neck and lavender and peppermint oil. What are some other (preferably natural) remedies that I may not have tried?

A: I used to get those. They make you want to just vomet. I also had hypoglycemia and asthma.

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Q: Cluster headaches?
I have been diagnosed with cluster headaches. I have never heard of them before? Are they common? I have to take high blood pressure tablets to control them, but my blood pressure is normal, does this mean i will have low blood pressure? Is low blood pressure bad? My doctor didnt really explain very much sorry.

A: Cluster headaches are rare, extremely painful and debilitating headaches that occur in groups or clusters.The pain associated with cluster headaches is considered to be among the worst that a human can experience. Sufferers often report relentless, intense burning or stabbing pain located behind one eye, generally lasting from 30 minutes to 90 minutes and recurring several times a day.

Lithium effectively reduces chronic cluster headaches and episodic or occasional cluster headaches. Around 78% of people treated with lithium have relief from pain within just a few days of starting this treatment. but take after consulting with your doctor.

Q: Cluster Headaches???????????
I was just told that I have a high possibility of having something called cluster headaches, may them be chronic or episodic. How will I know if I get one or not? All I know is that they are really painful and they last either a few minutes, seconds, and sometimes days. I get migraines and I told my brother that and he said that a migraine is nothing and that I better not have these cluster headaches. Does anyone get these? How can you explain them to me? Should I be scared?

A: Cluster headaches are excruciating unilateral headaches, of extreme intensity. The duration of the common attack ranges from as short as 15 minutes to three hours or more. The onset of an attack is rapid, and most often without the preliminary signs that are characteristic of a migraine. However, some sufferers report preliminary sensations of pain in the general area of attack, often referred to as “shadows”, that may warn them an attack is imminent. Though the headaches are almost exclusively unilateral, there are many documented as cases of “side-shifting” between cluster periods, or, even rarer, simultaneously (within the same cluster period) bilateral headache. They are often initially mistaken for brain tumors and multiple sclerosis until patients are treated with corticosteroids and then imaged. Trigeminal neuralgia can also bring on headaches with similar qualities. However, with Trigeminal neuralgia the pain is mostly located around the “cheek” area and is described as being more lance-like in quality.

Q: What is the best way to deal with cluster headaches?
I have been getting them for years, but I recently connected the symptoms, frequency, and duration to possibly being cluster headaches. I will see a doctor on Monday, but I would LOVE any suggestions. I have already tried the dark room, cold/hot rags, etc.

A: If your headaches are extreme migraine severity but unilateral (on one side) then they likely are cluster headaches. These are generally characterized with the earmark symptoms of a drilling or throbbing pressure behind one eye or ear, tearing eye, sensitivity to light/sound etc, blurred vision, nausea and/or sweating from extreme pain, a drooping eyelid on the affeted side, and even a bloodshot eye.(I personally always get a bloodshot rearing eye on the affected side).

Firstly, You should rule out all other possibilities with an MRI scan. If that comes back okay, you can discuss options with your neuro. For management long-term. here are some suggestions that have worked for me. Make sure your posture isn’t hunched over and your neck isn’t strained, that’s a big one that’s often overlooked and understated. Also make sure you aren’t grinding your teeth, or that your jaw has too much tension. This may sound cliche, but I found my cluster headaches were due to TMJ, which was caused by a spinal scoliosis, but my own hypertension and stress while sitting caused the scoliosis over time, and also neck and jaw tension, which subsequently triggers cluster headaches.

For ongoing symptoms, you need to find what works best for you.. Usually powerful pain medication is the last resort option for people for obvious reasons as they want to avoid addiction. Many chronic migraine sufferers find relief with oxygen therapy, eg:small tanks or cannisters with oxygen masks. I’ve seen forums where many extol the virtues of oxygen therapy use. I personally use Excedrin Migraine, guided meditation, or (believe it or not) a bite of a Habanero chili pepper. The heat from the Habanero bite stimulates an endorphin rush which often aborts my cluster headache. The tradeoff is a really hot mouth for about two minutes until it naturally wears off. The capsaicin level needs to be significant though (a few drops of specialty extreme hotsauces work as well *eg: Blair’s or Dave’s) I’ve also found that controlled deep breathing, relaxing, and neck and shoulder massage can work just as effectively. The idea is that once people have their headaches the inclination is to stress further which often exacerbates the headache and prolongs it. Sometimes for me, just finding a peaceful place to sit alone, “letting go”, finding a “Zen” place, relaxing my breathing, and visualizing my blood vessels and nerves going from a dilated state to smooth and normal, while massaging the back of my neck is all I need. The imagery can be icy waves washing over a hot coal until it turns blue and dissipates. It just depends. The key is too find the ability to relax though, after years of suffering cluster headaches I’ve learned that stressing the state you’re in makes it worse, while “letting go” and finding peace can normalize blood vessel tone. The key is to be able to do it In the throws of a cluster headache and all of its crippling pain.
If you cannot manage that method, you should try alternative aborting methods such as huffing pure oxygen, a bite of a Habanero, or Excedrin Migraine tablets,

Cluster headaches are said to be in the same family as migraines in that they originate from the same place but manifest themselves slightly differently. Whether it’s oxygen therapy, Excedrin Migraine, Habanero Chili Peppers, Guided Meditation, or all of the above, I’m fairly certain one or all of the things I’ve mentioned would work for your cluster headache..

Good Luck.

Q: What Should I Do About My Cluster Headaches?
Experiencing cluster headaches since Monday. I called the doctor’s office and they said I won’t be able to see the doctor until February 11. What should I do? Nothing I take eases the pain. Is there something that I can maybe buy over the counter?

A: Caffeine may help. Another thing (I get cluster headaches) that helps sometimes is peanuts if you’re not allergic to them. There’s an enzyme in them that helps with headaches. I don’t know how or why, but it was recommended to me by another nurse and I’ve used them ever since (and I HATE peanuts!).

Ibuprofen with a cup of coffee may help some but if it gets too bad, a trip to the ER isn’t out of order so you can get some relief until you can see your doctor. Let them know how bad the headaches are, keep a journal, and let them know that you can’t see your doctor until February so if they give you a script, you will have enough medication to last until your appointment.

Q: is it possible to suffer from both cluster and tension headaches?
after some research, it seems like I consistently suffer from tension headaches, with occasional episodes of cluster headaches (maybe only 4 times a week)

is it possible to suffer from both types?

A: Yes, why not, one leads to another at some point in time. I just helped a guy in Canada get over his after over 6 years of suffering from cluster headaches and am currently working with a guy in Scotland who is thinking about surgery which I think is not needed. I will be glad to work with you to help you get out of your problem also. I think it took the guy in Canada about a month to get over his. Here is the first main exercise to use in order to get over them. There are a few other steps, but this is the first one.
Sit on a chair and place your left elbow on your right knee. Take your right hand and place it over your left shoulder. With your fingertips find the muscle next to your spine and press down on it and hold.
Relax now, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body.
After about 30 seconds, you should feel a release coming in your low back. As that continues to come, slowly lower your body forward at the same rate of that release until you are completely on your right leg. Continue to hold if you feel more release happening. After 30 seconds remove the pressure but rest your body there for one minute longer. Then reverse and do the other side. Start doing this a few times a day, 4 or 5 should be good so that you get your back loosened up. then it will be time to move up to your shoulders and neck. Let me know how things are going and I will be there to support you and help you all the way.

Q: Does anyone know what foods are good to eat for cluster headaches? Because I can’t take these anymore?
I have been getting cluster headaches for about 10 years now, and let me tell you it is the most painfull thing ever. Is there anyone out there that has these also?

A: It’s not what you SHOULD eat but what you need to avoid. The book at http://clusterheadachecure.com has been a great resource to me.

Q: Can anybody tell me what type of herbs can i use for cluster headaches. WIZ23?
Please looking for a cure for headaches (cluster headaches not mi grains). There is a difference in the two headaches.

A: You gave me the wrong e-mail address. I tried to write you back and it would not send.

Herbs for headaches: Bromelain{Found in pinapples-ant-inflammatories} ,MSM{Found in certain foods in small amounts-anti-inflammatory and given to racehorses for same reason and found in some joint formulas},Feverfew{Not for people on blood thinners because it thins blood like garlic}

Now imagine what might happening. There is an artery in the brain that gets inflamed and presses on the nerves so this non-drug anti-inflammatories helped me. The drug ones have warnings to make things worse in the long run.

Write me instead of giving your e-mail so I can just reply.My e-mail is dukster21@yahoo.com.

Q: Cluster headaches please help before they totally ruin my life?
Im suffering from cluster headaches and am at the moment enduring a long period of attacks. I can get as many as three a day and always one in the middle of the night – which wakes me up in absolute agony. Im scared to go out of the house because the pain is too unbearable and I never know when its going to start. When I go to sleep I just know Im going to wake up in the most terrible pain and the tablets wont help because the attack is already well underway. Problem is that Im starting to get really depressed about it – Im married with kids and I have to keep myself normal and working and together for them – but its becoming too hard for me. How do I just keep it all together?? Please if there are any cluster sufferers out there I need you right now – help me.

A: I suffered from cluster headaches in pretty much the same way you did and got no help from the doctors. They said they were migraines, but whatever they were they were dibilitating. This is not to scare you, but I had a brain hemorrhage and after the surgery……brilliant……NO headaches. They said there was no connection but something rectified the situation.

Just recently through some new drugs I was prescribed (read my 360o) they began again but this time I was literally on the floor with the pain begging for help.This time even morphine didn’t help and only made me sick. Luckily it was me that made the connection between the drugs and the pain and I told the doctor I wanted to come off everthing but the bare essensials. It worked and now I’m pain free again.

Sending you a hug because I know how desperate you become. One thing I did find helped me and this sounds insane but it worked to a degree. I bought a super power charged vibrator (Toshiba Magic Wand) and used in on my neck, pulse points and anywhere it seemed to confuse the pulsing pain that went straight into my brain stem.

I also went to see a chiropractor who released all tenseness that came with the pain I also had a fantastic massage afterwards. This really seemed to work.

I don’t know your age, but I do suggest you have your blood pressure checked and TELL your doctor you want these cluster headaches investigated by a specialist because you can’t function. Don’t be afraid and write a diary because any specialist will want to see if there is any pattern also include your food intake. It’s boring but exclude the obvious first.

Sometimes you don’t realise how much this affects you until you are pain free. I for one feel so damn happy to be rid of these headaches and I wish the same for you.

By the way if the vibrator doesn’t work on your head you have a perfect excuse for putting it to use elsewhere

Good luck

Misha

Q: can marijuana trigger cluster headaches the same way as alcohol?
i am a daily consumer of marijuana. here lately i have been having crippling cluster headaches on my right side. is this an allergic reaction due to the different types and potency of marijuana available? i get the same types of headaches sometimes when i drink alcohol as well. the pain sets in before i can get intoxicated.

A: Cannabis can actually be useful for defeating headaches, but it really depends on many factors.

1. Cannabis (as with any substance) can affect everyone differently. There is no guarantee that cannabis will help with your headache(s) simply because it is useful for someone else.

2. What are you smoking from? Are you smoking out of a metal pipe (generally perceived as a no-no)? Is the pipe clean (built up residue/tar/by-product from smoke, after referred to as “resin” can be headache inducing.

3. Have you tried vaporizing? Vaporizing is a GREAT way to get high (as are edible and other smokeless methods). While cannabis can be beneficial for headaches, some people may be more negatively affected by the smoke. The composition of smoke definitely have the potential to cause headaches, try using a vaporizer…the high is something I like to refer to as being very “clear-headed”.

4. Is this an allergic reaction? No. But I would like to ask you, just how often do you smoke? If you’re smoking all day, every day, this is not good. All things in moderation…an overindulgence can always yield negative results, and that goes for anything, not just cannabis.

5. Are you drinking plenty of water every day? I went through a phase where my addiction to caffeine was horrible and I wasn’t hydrating properly. Not drinking enough water, coupled with too much caffeine (diuretic)…and I was noticing a lot of headaches, I cut down the caffeine intake as well as increased my water intake and that remedied the problem quite well.

6. The only connection between something like this and potency that I could ever see would be that a less potent strain would mean that, to get your desired high, you would have to smoke more, and, as I said before, smoke inhalation could contribute to this somewhat. But a more potent strain would only be beneficial, really.

Check out the link below (yes, it’s NORML and some anti-cannabis folks will scream “Biased source!”, but they provide external links to their sources).

Q: Can someone give me advice on cluster headaches?
I’ve had this recurring headache since March. I think its’ a cluster headache but I’m not sure. Almost every day as soon as I wake up, at work. I can’t find any over the counter medications that will work. It’s always on the left side at the temple.

A: If you think its cluster headaches consult your doctor. There is medication that can be taken at the onset that will stop it in it’s tracks. A cluster headache comes on fast and is so painful you can’t function during it. If your functioning it is most likely not a cluster headache. Pain on one side could indicate a jaw problem (see your dentist), a neck problem (see a chiropractor) or just plain stress (try a massage therapist). Your best bet is to start with your MD to eliminate anything serious and go from there.

Q: I was exposed to bleach & chlorine gas, now I’m allergic to bleach and have cluster headaches, Anybody else?
After a massive inhalation accident involving bleach and Rydlyme in an enclosed space I now have cluster headaches and the slightest whiff of bleach gives me a really bad headache within two minutes. Smoking cigarettes is no longer an option, as it results in a headache within a few minutes, some of them last several hours and are extremely painful.

A: M hmm!! and have you had blood pressure checked? since this accident? Chlorine poisoning usually results in heart damage.

High blood pressure can lead to headaches of the migraine type.

Excellent reason for not smoking!!! That might even help me to quit!

Suggest you go see a cardiologist for complete work up!

Q: Anyone else suffer cluster headaches or know about them?
Every 6 months or so, my father is stricken with cluster headaches. He will have on the average 3 episodes a day, and they last about 15 minutes. This will go on for about 3 months then they just quit. The pain of these are so intense he’s actually begged my mom to kill him to stop the pain.
Does anyone out there have any ideas how to minimize the agony while these episodes are occurring? He’s on several meds for this condition, but nothing seems to help much. What works for you?

A: I never have heard of them but here’s these site’s.
Sorry it sound horrible

Q: Any ideas how to cope with ‘Cluster’ Headaches?
I tend to suffer from headaches and migraines but for the last 10 days I have been waking up with a headache. I was once advised by my GP that it could be Cluster Headaches. Has anyone got any info on that please?

A: Yes, go to a doctor who can treat you properly.

I have had migraines and cluster headaches for 20 years, now
there are so many new ‘great’ meds on the market, it is a shame
not to use them. They are great, non addictive and deal only
with the head pain.

If your GP has no knowledge of this, ask him to send you
to a neurologist.

Honest, it is wonderful to have no pain.

good luck to you

Q: Are cluster headaches sometimes triggered by orgasms? I’ve been in a ‘cluster’ phase for almost 4 days and 2?
2 of my headaches were triggered by orgasm. There’s sex headaches and cluster headaches . . . do they co-exist? Or are they mutually exclusive? Do try and be serious. Thanx in advance for the scientific closure.

A: Yes, you can get a headache that way. Headaches are spasms in the walls of the blood vessels. Sometimes the nerves that send signals of orgasm may also cause the blood vessels to spasm. They’re not supposed to, but stuff happens.

Q: Cluster Migraines…….?
I have at least one really bad headache every single day, so I went to the doctor. He said it’s called ‘cluster migraines’ and there’s nothing much he can give me, just to take paracetamol. But it is really painful and paracetamol doesn’t even help. What can I do?

A: You really need to get a better doctor. I have been a migraine sufferer for about 20 years. I have been to many doctors. Finally I had a year long work up done by a Neurologist. This is the best thing I have ever done. I have what you call peri-menstrual migraines. That means they are hormone related and usually come a few days prior to my menstrual cycle and after my cycle. I can also get them during ovulation. Try keeping a diary of when exactly the headache starts and ends and also of how severe they are. Rate them by number – 1 being very little pain and 10 being severe to where u are crying. I would do that for about 6 months. Its best to have as much information as you can prior to going to the doctor. You really need to see a Neurologist. They are best at diagnosing and treating migraines. I have had many doctors just blow me off because they think most migraine suffers are full of crap. That is because it is not them suffering. Start with a new doctor and start keeping your diary. This will be a major help to you and your doctor. I am now on a preventative program where I start taking really strong pain medicine 4 days prior to my cycle and 4 days at the end of my cycle. I also take a mild pain reliever for breakthrough headaches during the month.

Best of luck!!

Q: What pain medications are most effective for migraines and cluster headaches?
I either have 2 autoimmune conditions or one systemic one. The verdict is still out. Anyway, I have severe stomach pain and also eye pain and horrible headaches that feel like a cluster headache. Maybe they are a really bad migraine. I am not sure.

What medications, specifically in the opiate family, would be most appropriate? Which one would you ask for if given the choice?

A: I also have a chronic health problem and with it, severe headaches. I have tried everything from opiates to seizure-control meds (no, I don’t have seizures!) to a couple others specifically for migtraines and had no luck until recently.

Maxalt MLT 10 mg has worked like a miracle drug for me ! It dissolves under your tongue in a few seconds and works on the headache within 10-15 minutes ! …A Godsend !

Q: How do you go about getting an oxygen tank for the treatment of migraines/cluster headaches?
I have spoken with my doctors nurse over the phone and she says that they have to do a sleep study at the local hospital in order to prescribe oxygen tanks, however my migraines aren’t related to a sleep disorder why would this be necessary? I’m just looking for an alternative relief to my migraines since nothing else seems to be working at this time. Has anyone else been down the road to getting oxygen before and how did it happen for you?

A: Hi Luke..

Have you ever tried Fioricet for Migraines? Butalbital is the generic. Fioricet is a barbiturate sedative mixed with a non-aspirin pain medication (acetaminophen) and caffeine. This non-narcotic pain medication and relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches caused by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and migraine. Fioricet is a miracle drug for me! my migraines go away right away! You can also Buy Fioricet online without a Prescription! which save time and money! I use BuyButalbitals.net. Always Overnight Fedex!

Hope you feel better Dear!

Q: Could an infection of the ethmoid sinuses be misdiagnosed as cluster migraines?

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: severe cluster migraines causing shortage of breath and rapid heartbeat.is it normal?
my headaches get soo severe that i have to start breathing heavily and my heartbeat becomes very fast.is this normal and what is the cause of this

A: Migraine is a chronic and debilitating headache that usually involves only one side of the head (unilateral). It has an inexplicable tendency to recur, and is associated with triggering factors such as prolonged exposure to the sun, stress, hunger, certain foods, caffeine, cheese, chocolates and menstrual cycles. Migraine attacks are often associated with other symptoms like giddiness, nausea, vomiting, generalized weakness and drowsiness. The two most common types of migraine are:

• Classic migraine (associated with aura)
• Common migraine (without aura)

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Q: Cluster Migraines? Help!?
Yesteday I was diagnosed with having cluster migraines. The medicine I was given only makes the pain much worse, and ibuprofin/advil/tylenol… None of that works! The medicine he gave me has that in it, plus caffeine which is supposed to help migraines. So far it just keeps getting worse.
Anyone have any suggestions? I collapsed in an elevator, nearly broke down at school yesterday, and haven’t even been able to get up today! It feels as if the pain is crawling from my head down my neck and into my back. I cannot handle this anymore!!
The migraine medicine I was given is Levacet.
I ride the elevator everyday at school and have not had a problem with it.

The muscles in the back of my neck are spasming, and I also have huge knots on the lower back part of my head, in line with the tops of my ears. They are very painful.

A: Hon, with pain that bad you need to have someone take you either back to the doctor immediately or to the emergency room. Pain that is not relieved by medication needs to be investigated further. Collapsing and exhaustion are not normal migraine symptoms…please reach out to the doctor now. Good luck!

Q: Cluster Headaches / Cluster Migraines? Treatment that works?
My dad is having severe headaches and has been told they are cluster migraines. Since fall is on its way these headaches are getting worse and sometimes lasting all night. They will stop for 30 minutes or so and then restart severely. I am a nurse and work in a physician’s office and havent seen much on this but reading on the internet I see where Verapamil is used for treatment. I just wonder since this affects the trigeminal nerve if Neurontin or Lyrica would work? My dad is on his way to the ER now with one of these severe headaches. He is the type that will never go to the doctor so if he is going to the ER I know he is in severe pain.

A: Hmm… is your dad getting cluster headaches, or migraine headaches? They are not the same thing. Cluster headaches are the more painful kind, but they don’t last for more than three hours and in several sufferers only last on the order of 15 minutes or half-an-hour. If he is having them all day long, this sounds more like migraine. (However, people often do have several cluster headaches a day, so if what is actually happening is that he has a period of complete remission and then a new headache occurs, it could still be clusters.) One way to identify cluster headaches instead of migraines is to try to figure out whether they come at the same time every day (or night); clusters are freakishly regular: if he gets one at four in the morning and 10 another at 10 in the morning today, he’ll get them at the exact same times tomorrow and the next day and the day after that.

I say all this because… if they are clusters, then Verapamil frequently makes a huge difference as a preventative medication. Indocin/Indomethacin also frequently makes a difference. I’ve never heard of Neurontin or Lyrica making any difference at all. The other preventative medications that do seem to work in many people are Topamax and (if you’re desperate) lithium. These can keep him from getting the headaches in the first place. Cluster sufferers also very, very frequently find that breathing straight oxygen works as an abortative – studies show that 95% of cluster sufferers have their headaches disappear when given oxygen. The ER should be giving him oxygen right away when he shows up in pain; if it works for him, he can get a home prescription. (Some doctors use the question of whether the headache responds to oxygen to help in diagnosis; if your dad’s headache disappears with oxygen, then I imagine doctors would agree that he does indeed have cluster headaches.)

If what your father is suffering are migraines, on the other hand, then these treatments are unlikely to make any difference. Migraines are often triggered by environmental factors, like eating certain foods or even being in certain barometrical pressures, so for prevention it is a good idea to try to keep a diary of what is going on when he gets these headaches and to look for patterns. To abort a migraine, most people find that injection Imitrex makes a huge difference, as do Maxalt and Imitrex in pill form. Maxalt is also available in a form that dissolves on your tongue.

I hope this helps you get a sense of your options. I am not a doctor, but from what you say it doesn’t seem entirely clear to me what your dad’s headaches are. Whatever they are, though, I hope he finds something that works to relieve the pain!

Q: cluster headaches and migraines at the same time?
cluster headaches and migraines at the same time?
i’ve been suffering from severe headaches for more than two months now. they attack when i wake up, when i’m sleeping and when i go to bed. i get cluster headache attacks especially when im sleeping. my eye starts tearing, and there’s a sharp pain in my forehead close to my right eye. they last for about 10mins then the pain goes away. at times i experience no pain for say 2days, then it comes back. i also get migraine attacks, which switch sides. i get extremely thirsty, and sweaty just before they hit.
i have been to a doctor who did a CT brain scan on me, and luckily everything is ok. but he did not give me a diagnosis, just told me its stress and i should rest it off.the medication he gave me is pretty much useless. my question now is, is it normal to experience both clusters and migraines?and how serious is it if i’ve been suffering for over 2months?
p.s im going to see another doctor soon for a second opinion but any advice and tips will be aprreciated. i am a 20yr old female

A: I feel for you, I suffer from migraines with cluster symptoms. Have had the same headache for about 8 weeks now, ranging 1-3 on a 10-point scale but just will not go away. The only relief from the cluster symptoms has come from breathing 100% oxygen. They come back, but that’s the only things that has helped the pain go away at all, none of the triptan meds touch it. My neuro says the next step is blood pressure medication to see if that will help more than the oxygen therapy.

Clusters can have a seasonal effect, mine definitely do. I have a ‘fall headache’ and a ’spring headache’. I just have monthly migraines the rest of the year. This year’s the worst it’s ever been.

Q: My fiance has cluster migraines and horrible cramps. Can she take Imitrex and Midol together safely? Help plz?

A: If she can tolerate them seperately then she should be fine taking them together. To be sure give your pharmacist a quick call and get the okay from a professional.

Q: Anyone get DIAGNOSED cluster migraines?
My husband, 36, gets them every-other-year. Anyone else get them? Age, sex? I was just curious to see what types of medical things have been tried and what seemed to work for you.
Thanks, Katy B. My hubby was on everything & even hospitalized for them. I guess men between the ages of 19-35 and only 1% of the population get clusters. They are truly horiffic! However, his can last MONTHS-(3-6 a day)! I hope he’s past it now, since he’s getting older & I wish you well

A: Hi there! My doctor diagnosed me with cluster migranes, and he said that I could either start a steroid treatment (some pills or something) or I could tough it out…I decided to tough it out, since I don’t like putting a lot of medicine into my body. They hurt like heck though, but luckily I only get them about every 6-8 months, and they only last a few days…but those are some painful days. I’m 23 years old, and a female. The only thing that works for me is to turn the lights off and just sit in the dark…it’s sad, but that helps.

Q: Cluster headaches vs migraines?
I have been having horrible headaches for about four months (I did have a baby four months ago and I talked to the doc about it and he said they should have gone away by now if it was hormonal). I want to know what the difference between cluster headaches and migraines and if anyone has had one or both of them and what it was like for you. Thank you for any help.

A: Cluster headaches occur for several days at a time and then go away for a while and then come back for days at a time. Migraines are headaches that are extremely severe and often cause sensitivity to light and sound. Normal pain meds do not relieve them and you are often nauseated and throw up with them. They can come on suddenly often but they last for hours or even a couple days and the pain is horrendous. If you are having trouble with headaches for 4 months you need to see a neurologist and have them figure out what it going on and get them treated.

Q: Does smoking marijuana benefit cluster migraine headache sufferers?
I do believe that marijuana has great medicinal value in our society, but the corporate big shots, the mult billion dollar pharmaceautical companies and big government will NEVER allow it to be legalized because they will lose BILLIONS OF DOLLARS a year almost overnight. I was just wondering if smoking it can help relieve me of my migraine pains. Sometimes the drugs that the doctor perscribes are more expensive and can even cause more severe damage to your body than smoking something that is totally natural and from the earth. What do you think?

A: Cluster headaches are different from typical migraines, and generally not helped by pot smoking. I do know a number of classic migraine sufferers who swear by their smoke to get them through.
If you have true cluster headaches – do some research into psilocybin. It’s capable of breaking the cycle of these headaches, but hasn’t proved as useful in more common migraines.

Q: in 6 year relationship w/ man who is addicted to meth, porn, is bi-polar, suffers migraines/cluster headaches?

A: What about it? Can you elaborate on what you actually want to know.

Q: link between cluster headaches/migraines and high blood pressure?
i’ve been suffering from cluster headaches for approximately 3months now..and about 2months into the diagnosis, the doctor found out that my blood pressure was high (and i’m only 20yrs old)
he stated that the blood pressure rise was probably caused by the severity of my headaches as my heart is forced to pump harder as to get more oxygen to my head during attacks. has anyone else expeienced this?? i’m currently taking medication to control my blood pressure and its now becoming a little too low i.e hypotension.
i’m hating how this is taking over my life,i feel so powerless and not in control, this is the only place i know i will be understood and sympathized with regarding the severity of the headaches :’(

A: Pain can definitely elevate blood pressure and this may be partially responsible for the elevated blood pressure when you were having the headaches. It is possible that you do have underlying high blood pressure, which was worsened by the pain. High blood pressure can also cause headaches, but not cluster headaches. Your blood pressure may be becoming lower because your pain is better controlled. Your doctor may need to decrease the dose of your medications. I am not sure what blood pressure medications you are on, but Verapamil would be a good choice in your case because it is used for suppression of cluster headaches and blood pressure. Cluster headaches can make life miserable. Work with your doctor to make sure you are on the best regimen possible to suppress them. Good luck.

Q: cluster headaches, migraines, nose bleeds?
i have been getting the depo provera shot for about 7 months, and recently got on prozac for mild depression. about a month ago i was very dizzy for aout a week, and right after i got a nosebleed for the first time ever. then a few weeks ago, a horrible migraine, also for the first time, that lasted 3 days. no nausea or sensitivity to light, only an intense burning feeling and restlessness. it was the worst pain i have ever felt. was this a normal migraine? could this have been a side effect from medication? should i have my doctor check me out??

A: I know the pill can cause migraines, so I wouldn’t be surprised if dep provera would too. I think I’ve got one now, so I dunno why I’m staring at this bright white screen answering questions.

If it happens again, I’d call the doctor. If you’re really worried, go ahead and make an appointment. Maybe lowering your prozac dosage will help (or maybe there’s a different medicine for depression that might work better for your system).

Q: Does anyone have these symptoms with migraines?
slurred speech, weakness and achiness in legs. I’ve had migraines for years and what bothers me most is the clumsiness and inability to talk. Once the migraine is gone everything else is back to normal. Also it’s embarrassing because people don’t understand. Anyone else have this experience?

A: Hi. I had horrible migraines for 20 years. Had to go to bed every time i got one they were so awful. Never had any of those symptoms, nor did my mom, who got bad migraines her whole life. Maybe you need to check with your doctor. You might need tests to make sure those symptoms are from your headaches, and not something else. Better to be safe then sorry. Good Luck. Feel better soon

Q: What are you triggers, symptoms and treatment for migraines?
Example my triggers are certain foods, my symptons are that i see spots and then i don’t know what i want to do to treat them

A: In the sources section below, I have listed a webpage which outlines all the common triggers for migraines/headaches.

To treat migraines, don’t try to guess, don’t listen too much to friends or colleagues, but go to your doctor. Most migraines are treatable, but a medication or technique that works for one person, does not necessarily work for another.

You have to get a thorough checkup and then, if your problem is found to be a migraine (and not something else), then your doctor will prescribe a medicine to stop each migraine and perhaps also some preventative medication (that stops you getting migraines so easily or regularly).

If the initial medications don’t work or only partly work, go back to the doctor and get the treatment modified.

Good luck!

Q: What disease has these symptoms? Hypoglycemia, migraines, aching muscles, and Raynaud’s Syndrome?
I used to have seizures with the hypoglycemia, but no more. I had my gall bladder out and thankfully, that symptom went away except for the week before the monthly period. I also have extreme sinus problems when it is time to start my period as well.
Sometimes ana is high and sometimes none at all. C3, C4 compliments show sometimes and sometimes normal. Also, bladder is affected with high levels of protein and blood. Other times fine.
I have seen a rhematologist. He will not say which autoimmune disorder I have. He will not even listen to the research I have done that says Lupus and another that I cannot spell.
I had a colonoscopy. No celiac disease. Just said it was irritable bowel syndrome.

A: I am not a doctor; I am only a pharmacy student. I think the Raynaud’s Syndrome and the high ANA suggest it is probably an autoimmune disorder of some sort. So do the list of other sort of “nonspecific” symptoms. Maybe something like lupus, or perhaps a different one. I hate to name a specific disease, because there are many different autoimmune disorders & it could be anything. Of course, I could be wrong & it may not be autoimmune. I think maybe you should see a rheumatologist, however.

Q: Are these Migraines symptoms?
If i get blurry vision than a huge headache for an hour or two then throw up, can it be migraines. Also when i am in loud areas and my head hurts, could those me migraines?? Do you think i have migraines, if so what should i tell my doctor?

A: Yes, what you describe does sound like a migraine headache. Tell your doctor exactly what you’ve written down here. He’ll possibly prescribe you something for the pain. Good luck. Migraines can be miserable.

Q: What symptoms do you have with your migraines?
I start feeling hot, light headed, and I get a throbbing pain on one side of my head, usually above my right or left eye.

A: First I start feeling nauseous, then I get that “aura” – the flashing light in my peripheral vision. Then the blinding pain starts.

I feel sorry for everyone who gets migraines. They are not fun.

When I was a kid, I used to think a migraine was just a really bad headache. But it’s so much more.

Q: Do anybody have migraines with symptoms first?
Do any one have migrianes with sympyoms at first than the headaches????I know I ask a question before but….Could someone let me know what’s up,please.

A: Yes my symptoms are tingling in hands vision disturbance numbing hands and/or tongue and nausea sometimes vomiting

Q: Anyone get migraines with the aura first, along with other symptoms?
I absolutely hate getting these. The headache is bad but nothing like the aura in my opinion. I can handle and somewhat subdue the pain but not being able to see scares me to death. I get so may odd symptoms weeks before I get one of these headaches suck as achy all over my body, increased anxiety, dizzy, irritable, trouble, sleeping, racing thoughts, and fatigue to name a few. Does anyone else experience this?
I have been to several Dr’s that’s how I found out what it was. I am just looking for similar experiences and methods of dealing with this from people with the same thing.

A: YES! I have had this all of my life and it is a pain in the you know what. I was letting my life be controlled by this, I was missing school, not going out with my friends and sometimes not even eating. I recommend going to your doctor. I am on this medication called Midrin and it has made a huge difference. If you don’t have health insurance and can’t go to your doctor, try taking a pain killer right before you know the migraine is coming. Best of luck and God bless!

Q: I used to get migraines ALOT and of course I would have the symptoms that would come before the migraine…?
but now I am just having the symptoms without migraines following is it possible they are due to something else? Like is it possible they might be telling me something else is wrong? I am experiencing a blinding sensation in one or both eyes, but I can still see…it’s almost like my eyes are wrapped in alumnium foil. It’s kind of strange so I don’t know how to explain it. I’ve also experienced some some pain in my eyes and slight pain in my head but right along with the symptoms not after them as what used to happen and it’s not anything close to a migraine feeling. Can anyone help me out with this I don’t want my doc to think I’m crazy when I try to explain this to him.

A: Sounds about right. Same thing has been happening to me this year. Just be glad it’s not a full migrain. Migrains are mental and your brain is finding ways to counteract the migrain before it develops. You may also be finding ways to react to it differently.
Here are some things I do.
1. Take 2 motrin as soon as I see it with my eyes (sometimes I can feel it come on before my eyes go wacky).
2. Relax
3. Walk around to get blood flowing if you’ve been sitting
4. Use the restroom, eat something soft like a burito, massage sore muscles, or anything else I can tell that may be causing internal stress
5. Rest your eyes
6. Get a damp washcloth put on your eyes / forehead
7. Lay down in bed
8. If migraine still coming on, I take another 2 motrin at about 1/2 hr after step 1. Then I go back to bed and its a waiting game from there.

Q: Does anyone else have these symptoms with migraines?
I’ve been dealing with what I believe to be a migraine for the past few weeks.Never had one before and the pain and symptoms that went along with it were so intense I thought I was having a brain aneurysm/tumor.Luckily nothing showed up on the test results…I’m going to a neurologist in a few days for further testing.I was just wondering if these are signs of a migraine or possibly something else………..non-stop pulsating/throbbing in head, constant head pain(sometimes stays in one spot but can spread throughout head), EXTREME endless vertigo/spacey feeling(like walking through a fog),lethargy, visual distortions/double vision, sensitivity to light and a little to sound,short-term memory loss(which has been scaring the hell out of me), speech disturbance/slurring,loss of appetite, and just an overall high level of discomfort throughout each day which is inhibiting me to work or drive. Can anyone else relate to these symptoms? Has anything helped you gain relief in any way?

A: When i get migraines i know they are comming b/c i go completely blind in my right eye, its scary and when it comes back i see little fuzzies, and cirlces and just werid thing like when you close your eyes and press on them hard….I also Throw up the entire time i have the headache…Its horrible, Unfortunately i can relate to all your symptoms, Im glad your getting everything tested to make sure its not anything serious.

Q: Migraines, fever, abdominal pains what are these symptoms of?
My friend is sick and i want to help her what are these symptoms of?

A: It depends on alot of things like how long she has been feeling like this, where the pains are in her stomach and all types of diffrent things. The best thing she could do is go to her doctor and seek a physicians advice.

Q: ok anyone that has had migraines please list the symptoms. or stroke. thanks?
having problems now and it either the beginning of migraines or a stroke so please list all the symptoms you had. just comparing them. thanks!

A: My mom and I have migraines.

Symptoms are light and sound sensitivity, pounding head (hurts all over or behind the eyes), nausea, tired, irritable, feels like your head is gonna explode, sore neck/shoulders.

Q: What disease shows symptoms of swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, migraines, cimculam mash and dizziness?
i do not have any of these symptoms its a project for the P.U.P.P. program

A: hi, i am a 4th year med student, if you have more than one swollen lymph node you must seek medical care immediately. .. one or 2 lypmh nodes can swell up due to simple infections .. your question requires the name of a disease, i do not want to frighten you in any way but if you have more than one swollen node these are symptoms of lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes, treat this as an emergency and go to your doctor as soon as possible.

Q: can you tell me symptoms you had when you or someone you know had a stroke. or migraines?
I just want to hear some of the symptoms to compare. thanks!

A: I suffer from migranes a lot symptoms are really bad headache right above my eyes or side , sensitivity to light and sound, nausea , vomiting, I usually take excedrin migrane to get some relief

Q: migraines with seizure symptoms?
does anyone experience migraines that manifest with short term blackouts, loss of control of hands, rapid eye movement and a mild headache…but without the more common symptoms of light sensitivity, severe headaches? How did you treat it?
Hey, I’m not stupid, have had plenty of medical advice, just seeking others’ experience with simular symptoms…how they handled it and what treatments might have been effective for them.

A: http://www.neurologyreviews.com/feb04/nr_feb04_foramen.html

Q: Symptoms indicate serious problem, or only migraines?
I am now living with a constant headache. In August I started getting headaches daily, usually in the afternoon, and they would subside by evening. Went to dr. and got prescription for Prozac (couldnt go on a tricyclic antidepressant cause it gave me delayed gastric emptying a few years ago). Don’t know why she didn’t give me Imitrex. Anyway, now I wake up with a headache, go about my day with a headache, and fall asleep with a headache. It’s throbbing and usually all over, although sometimes I get a piercing pain in the right side of my head that usually lasts no more than 15 mins. I’ve been sleeping a lot lately, 13+ hrs a day. I also usually don’t have much of an appetite. Could this headache/migraine thing be symptoms of a serious problem, or is it just due to the depression/stress? I am going to the dr. tomorrow but want to know if there’s anything specific I should ask her about.

A: Do you have any other symptoms, like sick on the stomach, sensitivity to light with the headache, visual disturbances? I have lived with migraines for most of my adulthood. The excessive sleeping and loss of appetite are symptoms from the Prozac. Imitrex works well. You should suggest to your doctor to prescribe an MRI of the brain to rule out any other problems. Good luck, I feel for you and know what you are going through.

Note: Serious conditions like a brain tumor, will have severe headaches which should be constant. It is not likely you have a serious issue. If your doctor will not do an MRI to rule out a serious issue, you can best be assured they are positive you do not have a serious issue.

Q: Migraine symptoms?
Sometimes I get a bad headache when there’s really bright light or loud noises. My eyes ache as well but I don’t get any sickness, could this be a migraine? And if it is what can I do about it?

A: Let symptoms go hell, try to cure it.
pl see what suits you.
If you are in cold country use all warm things.
Pl try cold water bath and observe if in hot country, if pain increases use warm.
If you have cough/cold body hot water bath will help.
Massage and exercise in front of morning sun is good thing, pl try.
Pl try simple acupressure given below for immediate relief.
If it fails you will have to go for Acupuncture.

There is hardly any medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache, Ear ache/ringing, Stomach ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES, Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes.
None of them can be treated with medicine.
Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, tension, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods, SMOKING and alcohole.

Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits like dates, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point (with round tipped pen/jimmy) 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead/eye pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: Do you think these are migraine symptoms?
I have been getting these horrible headaches that happens at one side. I feel like my head is going to explode. I get these headaches everyday, and whenever I get them, I feel sleepy and not focused. My sister and aunt have migraine. I also wear glasses. Do I have migraine or does it have to do with my glasses?

Thank you everyone for your help

A: sounds like classic migraine…

glasses…. could be a trigger. go get your eyesight checked out and make sure your glasses are right. i get migraines and once i wore bad glasses.. and oh man the headaches were awful. they were abit too strong for my shortsightedness.the strain did make my headaches WAY WORSE.

course there could be other triggers.. if it’s not the glasses it could be LOADS of things.. and it might be abit hard to narrow them down.

for me it’s stress and tension that triggers my worst migraines. i have a friend who’s hormones makes her get bad migraines.. which means about once a month. my mom has migraines.. strangely for her if she misses her daily coffee she gets a migraine while most other ppl find coffee a trigger.

it could be food, bad air (perfume) bad posture. yea alot of things.

go to your doctor.. between you you should be able to narrow down triggers and find a pain management formula that works.

Q: Medical symptoms – bad migraine, brief blurred vision, and a small amount of blood from the nose?
Could these three things together be a sign of something major? The bad migraine is a new symptom, but the blurred vision has happened a few times in the morning during the past two months. The blood from the nose happens several times a month, but is usually just a few drops when blowing the nose. Thoughts?

A: Get yourself consulted with a Neurophysician!
Sounds like a migraine. Usually basilar migraine produces blurred vision alng with typical headache. Get yourself checked and do mention the nose bleed
Get WELL SOON

Q: how long do post migraine symptoms last?
Just wondering. I had one on Wednesday and still will occasionally feel sick to my stomach at random times during the day.

A: Sometimes the symptoms after the migraine are nearly as bothersome as the migraine itself. If I have had a really bad migraine, the post-symptoms sometimes last 4-5 days. Stay hydrated and use Phenergan if you need it.

Q: I got migraine symptoms when I woke up?
I get them every once in a while but never when I wake up. I woke up and went to get some breakfast. I started seeing the auroa. So I told my mom to get me some migraine medicene and I took it, but I know it’s a migraine because I get them a lot. But I am scared. Please help!

A: Migraines are actually caused by all sorts of triggers. They are a neurological condition and can be started by eating the wrong thing, a shift in hormones, weather fronts, all sorts of things. The best thing you can do is educate yourself. Since everybody is different, their triggers and symptoms and treatments have a wide range. Start trying to isolate what starts them, and if possible see a specialist in the field. Be careful, some treatments can actually make them worse. Here’s two sites to start you learning, but just google migraine and treatment and you’ll find all sorts of information.

http://www.migraines.org/

http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/default.htm

good luck and try not to be scared! Some of the information may be a little intense, but not everything will apply to you, that’s where a professional will be handy. Try to stay hydrated, take some B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E and Magnesium, and stay calm. The migraine is from inflammation, so the healthier you are, the better your brain will handle it

Q: How many have additional symptoms of migraine as you age?
I recently had a migraine headache and my temp dropped to 95.0 degrees. Has anyone else had a drop in temp from migraine or was it something else?

A: I’ve had migranes for 13 years now. My temperature has never dropped *that* much. I’m thinking that it had to have been from something else. My migranes still cause me to throw-up. The only change I have experienced with them is the main point of pain. That’s about it. Hope I helped!

Q: Could these be migraine symptoms?
Lately i’ve been getting alot of headaches, stomach ache, senstive to light or loud noises and have lost my appetite. Are these symptoms of migraines? And how do i get rid of them?
Thanks.

A: These sound like migraine symptoms. When I get them, I feel nauseated, am sensitive to light, noise, and smells. There isn’t anything you can do naturally to get rid of the symptoms. Go to your doctor, and he can prescribe medications for you when you feel a headache coming on, or after you get one, to reduce the length and severity. Before he or she prescribes anything though, they will do a workup on you to decide if these really are migraines, or another sort of headache.

Q: How long was your longest migraine headache? What other symptoms did you have during it?
I am on Day 5 of a migraine? I did not know they could last this long? I even went to the hospital, they did a ct scan and said it was a migraine. Just worried?

A: We have treated 15 & 20 yrs Migrains.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk with sugar at bed time preferably or meals, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. – 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector – 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA

Q: What are the symptoms of migraine/ serious headache?
Sometimes I feel my head is in deep pain. loss of balance.Can it also be a tumour? any suggestion to keep it in control.Is painkiller helps?

please give me simple info.Thank you

A: * Migraine headaches usually are described as an intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves one temple. (Sometimes the pain is located in the forehead, around the eye, or at the back of the head).

* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, facial pallor, cold hands, cold feet, and sensitivity to light and sound commonly accompany migraine headaches. As a result of this sensitivity to light and sound, migraine sufferers usually prefer to lie in a quiet, dark room during an attack. A typical attack lasts between 4 and 72 hours.

An estimated 40%-60% of migraine attacks are preceded by premonitory (warning) symptoms lasting hours to days. The symptoms may include:

* sleepiness,

* irritability,

* fatigue,

* depression or euphoria,

* yawning, and

* cravings for sweet or salty foods.

Q: Besides medications, what else can i do to help alleviate the symptoms of a Migraine / Tension Headache?
I have migraines and also tension headaches at times. I was wondering if there is anything I can do in addition taking medications to help with the pain and symptoms.

A: For general headaches, if you can hold down water without vomiting you should drink water to help with any dehydration, lay in a dark cool but not cold room and rest.

You can put either a cold or warm cloth on your eyes and face — some people are helped by cold and some by heat so you have to try to see which works for you.

For migraines there are quite a few foods that can be triggers, such as chocolate, red wine, aged cheeses, MSG, and many more that you should avoid. There are many lists on the web of such foods and you can pay attention to see which foods set you off. When you feel the beginning of one coming on you can drink some coffee or coca-cola. Migraine headaches are caused by the sudden widening of blood vessels, so drinking something caffeinated helps to constrict the vessels a bit, thereby lessening the pain. However, drinking too much caffeine can also trigger a migraine.

In the case of migraines, you should also lay in a dark, cool room [but not cold] and rest.

Q: What illness would cause the symptoms: Migraine, dizziness, nausea, high fever, and cold sweats?

A: do you have migraine syndrome as if you do then you already know that a migraine can cause all the symptoms you described, I don’t think they cause high fevers though. Are you throwing up or diarrehea with this, if so I would have the Dr. check for a stomach disorder called H-Pylori. It’s a bacteria in the tummy that causes ulcers and I had all the symptoms you have described when I was diagnosed with it. But if you have a fever you should see your Dr. as it could just be a flu type thing and you need some antibiotics. Good luck Hon and I hope you feel better soon

Q: what is the difference between a headache and a migraine (not the difference between symptoms)?
What causes a headache vs what causes a migraine? I heard it’s something to do with capillaries or something but I can’t find a good explanation anywhere?

A: The difference between a migraine headache and a tension headache is that while a tension headache involves the muscles and fascia of the scalp and neck tightening and causing pain, a migraine involves a large chemical change that affects the entire body. Blood vessels in the brain become wider, serotonin is lowered, and nerves misfire – causing severe pain – along with a host of other symptoms.

However this is not clear at this point that migraine is caused by serotonin deficiency.

The most frequent tension headache causes are stress, hunger, alcohol and sinus issues such as infection and allergies. Migraine headaches are much more severe than tension headaches. They also affect women more than men, and can sometimes accompany the menstrual cycle. Migraine headaches sometimes elicit other symptoms than just a throbbing head; such as sensitivity to light or sound. Migraines can last from hours to days, and can affect the sufferer’s ability to focus, concentrate, work and interact with family. They often cause nausea and force the person to lie down in a dark room, to try to sleep it off.

Q: What are the symptoms of a migraine?
I feel like crap and I l think I have a migraine but am not sure what are the signs to tell if you have one?

A: * Moderate to severe pain (often described as pounding, throbbing pain) that can affect whole head, or can shift from one side of the head to the other
* Sensitivity to light, noise or odors
* Blurred vision
* Nausea or vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal pain
* Loss of appetite
* Sensations of being very warm or cold
* Paleness
* Fatigue
* Dizziness
* Fever (rare)
* Bright flashing dots or lights, blind spots, wavy or jagged lines (aura)
it also depends on what kind of migraine u have too

Q: Are these symptoms normal for a migraine?
My sister has been having migraines for a while now. Lately my mom is getting really worried because when she gets a migraine she sometimes loses her vision and her limbs go numb. Any possibilites out there?

A: Those are not the classical prodrome of migraine. Tunnel vision can happen. sounds kind of vascular in origin, sort of like a stroke. this needs to have a further workup. Neurologist would be a good referral.

Q: Anorexia Or Migraine Symptoms?
One of my friends has been worrying me lately. She never ate much before but lately it seems to me that she is not eating much at all. And she is drinking a lot of coffee. I mention this to her telling her I am worried that she is drinking too much coffee and not eating enough and she says she needs the coffee because she does not sleep at night. She also gets migraines which I guess I dont understand how serious they are but it seems like every week she has a migraine and when she does she will not eat at all. Does having a migraine cause one to not want to eat? Other symptoms I have noticed is that she has been losing weight. I also asked her about this and she denys she has lost weight. I know she has because all of her clothes just hang off her now. Someone please help. I dont know what to do. I am very worried about her and want to help but I dont know what to do, or even if I have something to worry about. COuld it just be her migraine and insomnia or could it be something more serious?

A: Actually, the migraines could be caused by the anorexia. Very commonly when someone does not eat, it triggers migraines. Additionally, the coffee acts as a diruetic and can have a laxative effect, therefore nothing she eats or drinks stays in her body.

I would try and ask her, but do not be judgemental. Tell her that you are concerned about her and want to support her.

Q: migraine treatment?
so ok …i get migraine headaches abt twice a week and it lasts for the whole day. So i was wondering if there is any treatment for it or if there is something anyone of u know tht causes the headache and somthing tht is better for the headache? …any suggestions?

A: I’m a nurse. Topamax is a medication that has helped many people with migraines. You would need to see a doctor for a prescription. You can also try the many OTC meds and see if it helps you at all. Take care.

Q: Migraine Treatment?
I am losing insurance at the end of the month and need treatment for migraines. I can’t take triptans because of high blood pressure. I have been taking topamax for almost two months with no result. I suffer almost everyday with one or two migraines. I had a baby two months ago and was diagnosed with pregnancy induced migraines because I never suffered with them before. I don’t know how much longer I can go with feeling like this and properly taking care of my baby. Any advise for what to do?

A: Trish pl see what suits you.
If you are in cold country use all warm things.
Pl try cold water bath and observe if in hot country, if pain increases use warm.
If you have cough/cold body hot water bath will help.
Massage and exercise in front of morning sun is good thing, pl try.
Pl try simple acupressure given below for immediate relief.
If it fails you will have to go for Acupuncture.

There is hardly any medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache, Ear ache/ringing, Stomach ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES, Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes.
None of them can be treated with medicine.
Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point (with round tipped pen/jimmy) 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead/eye pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: What is the duration of prophylactic treatment of migraine?
In recurrent migraine prophylactic treatment is used to prevent further attack. For how long this prophylaxis should be given? Can it be repeated if needed?

A: First, it depends on what medication you are using. Some meds state you can repeat the dose in 4 hours, others require 6-8 hours between dosing. You do not include enough information in this post for anyone to answer this properly. Most all migraine medications can be repeated as needed until the migraine is gone but there should be instructions on the label of the medication, telling you how soon you can repeat a dose.

Q: Can anyone recommend a good acupuncturist for migraine treatment in Islington/ Old Street/Hackney area?
Has anyone had any success with any acupuncturists near N1 preferably in migraine treatment but if you know any that have been really good for other problems that could be helpful too. I’ve looked through lists of all the registered ones in the area but there’s no way of knowing if any of them are any good so really need some personal recommendations.
Many thanks

A: Unfortunately the latest evidence based study involving acupuncture failed to show it was any better than random needle pricks and thus merely a placebo effect.

Q: For treatment of migraine and nueorological diagnosis?
Christian medical college(Vellore) and NIMHANS(Bangalore), which of these two institutes are better for the treatment of migraine and diagnosis of some other neurological disorders?The patient has been already diagnosed with migraine,would like to obtain treatment for it,please suggest which institute is better?CMC Vellore or NIMHANS Bangalore?I would like to have suggestions regarding some other medical institutes or organisations,that are renouned for this kind of treatment,provided it is in India.

A: These are both good hospitals so I can’t really say. But I do know that NIMHANS is supposed to be THE neurological place in India. However, ultimately I think it is not so much which hospital you must choose but which doctor. Try to ask around and see who is a highly recommended and experienced doctor in this field. (Sorry but I don’t know more than that .. )

Q: what is the treatment to migraine problem?
i m a bcs student.most of my time spend on pc…….thats required in my course… but now m going through the migraine problem(half headache)…what to do? i am already under treatment since last 2 years.please help me

A: You can use transdermal treatment as opposed to oral medication. See attached article for more information.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2336660/top_transdermal_migraine_treatments_pg2.html?cat=

Q: what is ophthalmic migraine treatment?
i have ophthalmic migraine it really interfere my life, do you know suitable solution?

A: Ophthalmic Migraine

Ophthalmic migraine is quite common. Patients usually experience visual symptoms of seeing bright zig-zag type lines in their central or peripheral (side) vision. These bright lines may have associated flashing light sensations and sometimes can interfere with vision. There are many variations of symptoms. These symptoms usually resolve spontaneously after several minutes but usually less than one hour. Often, rest in a darkened room can be helpful during a migraine attack. Medical treatment is usually not necessary.

Sometimes, there can be a headache after the visual symptoms resolve. This is called migraine headache with visual prodrome. Some people get migraine headaches without the visual symptoms. Some people get the visual symptoms without the headache. This is called Ophthalmic Migraine. The cause is due to a temporary spasm in the blood vessels behind the eye called “vasospasm” similar to a spasm or cramp that you may have once experienced in one of your leg muscles (Charlie-Horse). Usually, this resolves without treatment and many people never have another episode. Some people may continue to have them. An examination of the eye is important to rule out any other causes for these symptoms.

Q: Propranolol and its effectivesness in migraine treatment?
How does it work and what does it do????

My husbands just been referred to a Neurologist…finally and in the meantime the Doc has prescribed these…how will they help him?

A: Propranolol is an antihypertensive which works by blocking the beta receptors. I was found mostly as an incidental finding that people who were placed on this medication for blood pressure or cardiac reasons had a decrease in recurring headaches. Studies have substantiated that decrease, thus it is now used to prevent headaches in persons with recurring headaches especially migraines.

I have found that, in my experience that there are better prophylactic medications, but the propranolol may help until your husband can see the neurologist.

Headaches are complex issues and have many causes and triggers. The mechanism of migraines have not been confirmed but there are new theories about the cause which have changed how they are treated.

Prior to your husbands appointment go to this site:

www.headaches.org

Under the patient section and educational resources tab you will find a printable headache diary. Have your husband start filling this out prior to seeing the neurologist. Also look at the diet section for an idea of which foods may trigger his headaches. There is also a section on how to talk to your headache doctor, this can give you ideas of the kinds of information which will be needed to help your husband and you can have the information ready.

Headaches are treatable, and can be reduced in frequency with proper therapies. These include medication diet and non medication therapies like accupuncture and biofeedback.

Trying the propranolol to see if it works. This is part of the method for finding the right medications for your husband.

Q: My daughter has put on weight after migraine treatment please suggest diet?

A: The best strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is to eat a variety of foods, including fruits and vegetables, and get lots of exercise. Meeting with a nutritionist can be helpful. It is not just the quantity of food, but also the quality. Before the visit, it is often recommended that your daughter keep a record of everything she eats on three different days including at least one weekend day.

Many suggestions about eating habits apply for the whole family and make it much easier for your daughter. For example, It is always wise to eat breakfast because when we skip meals, we run low on energy and tend to eat more at another meal. Likewise, healthy morning and afternoon snacks can keep appetites low and energy levels high. Limit juice, minimize sugar-containing soda, and consider a change from whole milk to low fat (1 or 2 percent). Drinking six to eight glasses of water a day may also help. Get regular exercise, both individually and as a family–after dinner walks, Sunday bike rides, or other activities.

Q: i want to know tha treatment and precautions for headache and migraine?
im sufferin in severe migraine. i took many treatements. but ,still im suffering. i want to know the best treatments for migraine i need ur advice. that will help me to cure

A: A migraine headache is caused by hormonal fluctuations which
cause blood vessels in the head and neck to contract and then
dilate. The first phase, or contraction phase, may last minutes,
hours, or days. During this phase, symptoms can be spots in
front of the eyes, difficulty concentrating, and cold fingertips
and hands. This is called an “aura”. Many people recognize this
phase of their headaches; many others don’t notice any symptoms
at this time. Some people who think they don’t have an “aura”
can learn to recognize it.

When the blood vessels dilate, the headache pain starts.
Apparently the hormones over-react. Instead of just going from a
contracted state back to normal, the blood vessels dilate much
wider than normal, causing pain. Other things also happen about
the same time: swelling of the brain, release of certain
chemicals, and perhaps muscle tension. These things add to the pain.

The following are natural remedies:

1) Chiropractic trement
2) biofeedback
3) Aupuncture, aromatherapy, and myotherapy
4) multivitamin treatments.
5)food sensitivity, increassed blood sugar
6) nutritional supplements
7) herbs
sex hormones.

Most of the treatments in this FAQ are used to prevent migraines
from happening. This section describes things you can do when
you’re in pain, to reduce the pain.

— Have a bath or shower.
— Lie down to rest in a dark room.
— Avoid bright or flashing light.
— Put something cold on the back of your neck, such as
a cold, wet cloth; or alternate hot and cold cloths
where the pain is.
— Put a cold compress on your forehead and your feet in a
container of warm water.
— Have a drink of water or natural juice, especially tomato juice.
— Have some food, or a nutritious drink, if you
haven’t eaten for a while.
— Massage your own face, head, neck and shoulders, or get someone
else to do those and your back. Relax your muscles.
— Press on two pressure points at the back of the neck. These
points are about two inches apart, just below the base of
the skull. Press for a minute or two. This releases
endorphins that help against pain.
— Massage or press on the fleshy area between thumb and
forefinger.
— Gently lean the head to left or right to stretch the neck muscles.
Massage and relax any tense muscles.
— Avoid sources of stress. Cancel activities so there’s less
to worry about.
— Avoid exercise during a headache if it makes throbbing pain
in the head and neck worse. On
the other hand, generally exercise improves health, and
it may help you relax during a headache.
— Take some niacin (a form of vitamin B3). Taking enough
niacin to cause a flush (blood rushing to the skin) can
provide relief from headache pain, but this much niacin
can also have side effects (flush, nausea, heartburn,
liver damage, etc.) Niacinamide doesn’t have such bad
side effects, but isn’t as much use against migraines, either.
Smaller, safer amounts of niacin are also helpful.
Niacin can trigger a migraine, though.
— Take some vitamin C, vitamin B6, choline, tryptophan and niacin
and/or magnesium.

.Common migraine triggers include:

Hormonal changes. Although the exact relationship between hormones and headaches isn’t clear, fluctuations in estrogen seem to trigger headaches in many women with known migraines. Women with a history of migraines often report headaches immediately before or during their periods, and this corresponds to a major drop in estrogen. Others have an increased tendency to develop migraines during pregnancy or menopause. Hormonal medications, such as contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, also may worsen migraines.

Foods. Certain foods appear to trigger headaches in some people. Common offenders include alcohol, especially beer and red wine; nuts, aged cheeses; chocolate; fermented, pickled or marinated foods; aspartame; overuse of caffeine; monosodium glutamate — a key ingredient in some Asian foods; certain seasonings; and many canned and processed foods. Skipping meals or fasting also can trigger migraines.

Stress. A hard week at work followed by relaxation may cause weekend migraines.

Sensory Stimuli- bright blights and sunglare can produce head pains. So can unusual smells -including pleasant smells such as flowers and perfumes. and unpleasant odors such as paint thinner and secondhand smoke.

Changes in wake-sleep pattern- either not enough sleep or too much sleep may trigger migraines in some individuals.

physical Activity- intense exercise even sex can trigger migraines.

A change in the environment– a change of weather, season, altitude levels; barometric pressure or time zone can promote migraine.

Medications some meds have headaches as side effects.

High blood pressure can also cause headaches. so will hypoglycemia or hunger

Q: Difference between migraine or headache and treatment of such?
I’ve had a headache every day for a week and today was the same. Then about 3:00 I heard some loud music and suddenly my headache was a lot worse, throbbing and I felt really nauseaus. I had to go lie down and my head hurt so bad. Any light and sound made it 3x worse, which I’ve heard is a migraine. It finally went away about 2 hours later after laying down and taking Excedrin. How do you know the difference between a migraine and headache and is there anything a doctor can do or would he just tell me to take OTC medicine?

A: No, your headache is not necessarily a migraine. Both migraines and headaches can cause sensitivity to light, nausea, and sound. There is a type of headache called Daily Persistant Headache that causes all three of these symptoms. Migraines are typically one sided, and the pain is usually located near the front of the head (around one of your temples). There is definitely something a doctor a can do. If you are diagnosed with migraines, you can be put on preventative medication. This won’t eliminate your migraines, but it will help. Your doctor can also help prescribe you a medication to take when you get a migraine, such as Zomig, Imitrex, Midrin, or Axert. Here is a list of various types of migraines and headaches: http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/types-of-headaches.html . It may be of further help to you. Good luck, and I hope that you get to feeling better!

Q: Does anyone know what Chinese Herb is used for the treatment of Migraine headaches?
Trying to switch to natural remedies and I’m just curious what an herb doctor would normally prescribe

A: Chinese herbal medicine uses several herbs at once to treat a specific condition.

Take a look at some examples here. These are Chinese patent formulas made specifically for headaches. Each one has several herbs that synergistically work together for headache relief.

http://www.holisticchineseherbs.com/headachesmigraines.html

Q: Birth control as migraine treatment?
I am 36 and have recently been prescribed Yaz in an attempt to control my migraine headaches. I haven’t started taking it yet but I was wondering if anyone has had an luck with treating their migraines with birth control? I noticed there were a lot of negative posting about Yaz, but most seemed to be by younger people. I wonder if age plays a factor in how well you tolerate birth control?

A: I take Loestrin 24 FE and it has helped immensely with my migraines! I had started having hormonally triggered migraines. My gyno explained it like this…Loestrin 24 has 3 more active pills than most BCs. Those extra 3 pills stair step down your hormone dosage so there isn’t a sudden change in hormone levels which he thought was responsible for my migraines. Its worked for me! I’ve never taken Yaz so I don’t know anything about it, but Loestrin is worth trying. I’m 31 in case it matters. I still have the odd migraine but I no longer have monthly ones that line up with right before my period.

Good luck!

Q: What are the best drugs for the treatment of migraine headaches?

A: Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
available at

Q: Can the dentist’s fluoride treatment cause a migraine?
Ever since I can remember going to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned, I left with a horrible migraine after the fluoride treatment/rinse. I feel great during the actual cleaning (I am one of those weird people that loves having my teeth cleaned) but once that fluoride rinse or gel hits my mouth I develop a horrible migraine, as well as nausea, and end up the rest of the day in bed?
Is there anyone that has heard of this sort of problem and are there any solutions besides taking a pain reliever before I visit the dentist?
I have mentioned it to my dentist before, but he didn’t really answer my concerns.

A: You could be sensitive to the fluoride or chemicals in the fluoride treatment gel stuff. I’ve known people with the same problem because of just how strong that stuff is. I personally recommend discontinuing the fluoride, you get enough of it in tap water, the treatments on top of tap water and fluoridated tooth paste are kind of over kill. If you feel you have to have it, ask him to use a less strong solution of the chemicals, see if that helps.

Fluoride is a pretty toxic chemical, so I recommend doing some research on it. When I cut out as much fluoride out of my diet as possible, I stopped getting as severe of migraines and they’re less frequent. Some asthmatics react badly to fluoride, as well. It’s known to exacerbate many conditions and fluoride is hard on your heart and kidneys in levels found even in tap water alone.

Granted, it is excellent at preventing cavities, but I think that if people practiced better dental hygiene, that would do so much more than adding a chemical to water, toothpaste and getting treatments at the dentist.

Most dentists aren’t really going to address the fluoride concern as they’re in a damned if they do, damned if they don’t position, in that their patents with less than spectacular dental hygiene are going to suffer for lack of fluoride.

Q: migraine headache!!!?
i want to know what’s the normal/average age of getting migraine headache? is it normal to get it at the age of 16~
and what can you do to prevent the headache (home remedies or drinks..not medicine)? anyone knows how to cure it completely? i mean not by eating painkillers like tylenol
thanks <3 =)

A: A migraine headache is a form of headache which is typically considered the most intense and disabling. Migraines are chronic in nature, meaning that they happen often for the individual that is affected. Typically Migraines are one sided in nature, meaning that the pain is felt on one side of the head.

When one looks at the Oriental Medical breakup of headaches, migraine symptoms start to make a lot more sense. In this system, migraine symptoms can be broken down by location, type of pain, amelioration and aggravation. Then, diagnosis can be made in relation to the organ systems or the channels affected. Lets look at how some of these symptoms might break down.

Top of the head – The liver channel reaches the top of the head. This type of headache is most often related to “a deficient liver blood state” but can also relate to “liver yang rising” which is an excess state. The difference being that if excess, the headache would be aggravated by lying down, but if deficient, would get relief from lying down.
Sides of the Head
Only One Sided – This relates to the “Gall Bladder” channel, and headaches here are either due to “Liver Yang Rising” or “Liver Fire”
Temples – This again is typically thought of as due to a disturbance in the “Gall Bladder” channel, and as such, can be either caused by “Liver Yang, “Liver Fire” or “Liver Wind.” This location shows pain that is often throbbing in nature.
Behind the Eyes – This is a very frequent location for migraine. This type of headache is often due to “Liver Blood Deficiency.”
Forehead – Headaches here are usually related to the “stomach.”
Back of the Head – Here, headaches are usually due to a “Kidney Deficiency” manifesting on the “Bladder Channel.”
Whole Head – Chronic Headaches n this area are due to “Kidney – Essence deficiency. They are not typically scene as migraines.

Q: Migraine Headache?
I have had a horrible migraine for the past 2 weeks. It came on so suddenly and so strong that i went to the emergency room. I have been to 3 different doctors since then and none of them will help me. I have searched the web for answers. The only thing i can find is answers about migraine prevention. The same thing the doctors keep talking about. I am not concerned about migraine prevention until i get rid of the one i already have. I don’t understand how i can have the same headache for 14 days now. It’s ruining my life! Can anyone help me?

A: I can’t believe they would not prescribe some medication for you. I take Imitrex for my migraine headaches. It is in pill form, but my MD said if it doesn’t work, she can prescribe me a shot to take that is fast acting. No one should have a headache for 14 days. That’s ridiculous!! Go back to the emergency room, or see your doctor and demand treatment of some sort to get rid of the headache. I’m sorry no one has treated your pain you poor thing!

Q: Migraine/Headache?
Last night I thought I had a normal headache and figured I could take a tylenol for it to go away. About 3 hours later it was still there and took one more tylenol. It hurt so much I was squeezing my skull! Anyways I got some sleep and woke up with parts of another headache….why? did that happen? I thought sleep would have gotten rid of the migraine/headache?

A: I have terrible migraines and the next day, all day, I feel terrible, I still have a small headache and feel completely drained of all energy. This is normal for a migraine, I take Immitrex which helps greatly, your doc can prescribe it for you.

Q: What is the best way to try to prevent a migraine headache?
I can tell I have a migraine headache about ready to start. What is the best way to try to ward one off? I just dread knowing I’m probably going to have a migraine for the next couple of days. Any advice?

A: The Mayo Clinic is a pretty good starting place for any health questions, and the link is shown below. Basically, there are two types of medication – one to abort or treat a migraine, and one to try to prevent them occuring if you get them frequently. I’m assuming that you have one starting and are trying to stop it. There are various medical drugs that can help. The most common one are the family of Triptans – there are various types. The other well known one is Ergotamines (eg DHE45). However, personally I can’t take them due to bad side effects, but they do work successfully for many people. You would have to talk to your doctor. There are other options, personally I take Tylenol 3s as soon as I feel the headache coming on or getting the warning signs and they will often stop it. Or failing that, at least they help reduce the pain. However, there are issues with them if you take them too frequently (rebound headaches).
Other methods include caffeine (coffee, coke etc) as soon as you feel it starting. Either by itself or in combination with something like Advil or Tylenol. Excedrin Migraine worked surprisingly well for me. For the nausea I highly recommend Gravol’s Ginger tablets – they work really well without the side effects of traditional nausea reducing medication.
There are various pressure points that you can try to stop the migraine: http://taichi.snowcron.com/shiatsu_headache.htm. Massaging the neck and/or scalp or face can sometimes help. Lying down in a dark, quiet place helps many people. Eating protein, lots of water and caffeine is what I often try first and I know many people who find it an effective and easy way to try to stop a migraine. Good luck – you have my sympathy!

Q: What are the alternative ways to get rid of a migraine headache ?
I want to know if there’s an alternative way or herbs i could use to get rid of a painful migraine headache ? I have an history of migraines in the past 2 years and it has gotten worse since february 2009. Is there any alternative way i could try ?

A: Nyquil works for me.. It puts me to sleep. As soon as I fall asleep for about 15 mintues.. it resets and my migraine goes away.

Now that is just me..

My husband has one for the last six months without relief and is seeking medical help.

It just depends on who you are and what works for you.

Q: how to get help rid of a migraine headache?
my boyfriend has a terrible migraine he has had since last night, and he can’t eat or anything without it getting worse. he took 6 aleve and that didn’t do anything, and he tried to lay down and he can’t even go to sleep cause it hurts so bad.. what are some home remedies that can help his headache die down some, or all the way. so that he can go to bed?

A: HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT(s) FOR SINUSITIS / HEADACHES / MIGRAINES (Without any side effects or complications) :-

SINUSITIS :-

Right sided frontal sinusitis; discharge thick, yellowish; worse by cold,damp and exertion Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Sinusitis after mastoid operation Helka lava 3X or 6X, 4 hourly

In acute or chronic sinusitis; catarrh with stringy discharge Kali Bich 30X 4 hourly

Tearing pain in head; from root of nose, extending to forehead with nausea; dryness of mucous passages Natrum Mur 30X, 4 hourly

Pain begins at the back of head and settles over the eyes; worse under a fan Silicea 1M, weekly (6 Doses)

Chronic cold with loss of smell and yellow green phlegm; better in cool, open air Pulsatilla 30X or 200X 4 hourly

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M fortnightly (3 Doses)

Complaints worse early morning; aversion to take bath Sulphur 200X weekly (3 Doses)

HEADACHE :-

With constant nausea; clean tongue Ipecac 30X, 3 hourly

With severe throbbing and rush of blood towards head Belladonna 30X, 3 hourly

Due to over eating; stomach disorders; tongue thickly whitish coated; worse bathing specially after river bathing Antim Crud 30X or 200 4 hourly(3 Doses)

Due to exposure to dry, cold wind; sudden with anxiety Aconite Nap.30X or 200X, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

With watering of eyes and sensitiveness to bright light Euphrasia 30X, 3 hourly

Headache; better by bending backwards; due to nerve injury Hypericum 30X, 3 hourly

Headache with humming in ears; due to nervous weakness Kali Phos.6X or 30X, 3 hourly

Hammering headache; worse during menstrual cycle going in sun; school girls head ache, Natrum Mur.30X or 200X, 4 hourly

Headache starts from nape of neck and shift over to the head; patient desires to lie down quietly; better passing urine Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly

Violent headache due to working under gas light; sun-stroke Glonoine 6X or 30X, 2 hourly

Bursting headache; worse by stooping and movements; excessive thirst and constipation Bryonia 30X or 200X, 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Nervous headache; after grief, disappointment; worse inhaling smoke Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Headache; due to sinusitis, pressure and pain at the root of nose Kali Bich 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eating rich fatty food, loss of thirst, better in open cold air Pulsatilla 30X, 4 hourly

Due to eye strain; disturbances of accomodation of eye sight Ruta Grav 30X, 4 hourly

After taking alcoholic drinks; sedentary habits; chilly patient Nux Vomica 30X, 4 hourly

Sun haedcahe; aggravation from sun rise to sunset; from cardiac origin Kalmia Lat.30X or 200X, 6 hourly

Of school children; crushing headache, pressure on top of head Acid Phos 30, 4 hourly

Headache localised; at the nape of neck; worse by walking and noise Pneumococcin 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Frontal headache; neuralgic pain above and behind the right eye; heaviness of head. Better by rest, lying down and eating Penicillinum 30X or 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

Headache worse early morning;empty gone sensation at 10 -11 A.M. Sulphur 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

MIGRAINES :-

From mental work; cold, uncovering head, pressure, sitting upright or sun-stroke Glonoinum 30X, 3 hourly

For nervous, gastric, bilious individuals. Migraine due to mental over exertion in teachers and students. Right sided, specially Sunday migraine, blurred vision, hemiopia; blindness; often burning pain in entire gastro-intestinal tract with violent acid vomiting at the height of attack; worse hot weather; spring and fall; better after vomiting or sufficient night sleep Iris v.200X or above, 10 min (3 Doses)

For irritable hypochondriacs of bad temper; cholerics, neuropathics; from abuse of alcohol, coffee, spices, tobacco, vexation and worry, mental over exertion, business worries, sexual excesses, sedentary habits, cold dry air and winds Nux Vomica 30X or 200X, 4 hourly

For pronounced vasomotor individuals (irritable and full of fear) during pre-climacteric and menopausal stage.Tired expression, head congestion, circumscribed red cheeks; pain above right eye, throbbing, stitching, rhythmic pain, often in every 8 days, early morning, beginning in nape, extending upwards, locating in the region of eye, rising and falling with the sun; sensation of heavy congestion Sanguinaria C 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For weak, fat and irritable patient; often apathetic, changing moods, strange changes of character (egocenteric), memory weak, due to disturbance during climacteric period, results of tobacco abuse. Person with shallow complexion, yellow saddle across the nose; pain located on left temple; throbbing, stitching pains Sepia 200X, 10 min (3 Doses)

For neuropathic persons, full of fear caused by noises, change of weather or worms; with face pale, located above left eye; specially left pupil (ciliary neuralgia); sharp, shooting, tearing, stitching, periodical pain from occiput to left eye; slowly rising in intensity with sun. Bile vomiting at the height of attack, slowly improving with setting sun. Feeling as if head were open along sagittal suture Spigelia 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Left sided; worse during and after sleep; before menstruation; heat; during menopause Lachesis 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses)

Intercurrent remedy Bacillinum 200X or 1M, fortnightly (3 Doses) .

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms.
No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine .

Take Care and God Bless you !

Q: Migraine relief, does anyone know how to get some migraine headache relief?
Do you guys have any tips that can help get over migraines? You know some migraine relief tips…. Nobody should have to suffer with a migraine so what are some migraine headache relief steps to take to get over one?

A: Well if you do not like medicines too much there are some natural cures to migraines out there. I found a site on it and you may want to check it out. Goodluck!

Q: What can cause your neck to spontaneously bruise along with stiffness and migraine headache?
I have been slowly developing bruises along both sides of my neck that are dark in colour. Before they developed, I had neck pain accompanied with a debilitating migraine and tension headache combination. My neck often feels as though it is pulling right where the bruises are. I have not been in a car accident, have not fallen, or had any kind of trauma.

A: Bruising is caused by the bursting of small blood vessels. Maybe you rubbed your neck too hard. You need to be evaluated by a doctor. It may be something as simple as muscle strain, but you need to be diagnosed by a professional.

Q: What are the most common Migraine Headache Symptoms?
I think I’ve been experiencing migraine headaches and I needed to know what are the more common migraine headache symptoms?

A: A majority of the migraine attacks are accompanied by headache, which is an intense, throbbing or pounding pain involving one temple. At times, the pain may be located in the forehead or around the eye or the back of the head. Usually, migraine attack reoccurs and is a chronic disability. The headache is generally on one side of the head, though it may rarely happen on both the sides. The unilateral headache changes sides alternatively, from one attack to another, which is, in fact, characteristic of migraine (otherwise it may be a more serious problem).

Daily routines like walking upstairs can aggravate a migraine headache. The most common and obvious symptoms of migraine are nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. Some people experience warning symptoms called aura before the actual beginning of a headache. An aura is a group of symptoms, mainly a vision disturbance which foretells that a headache is coming. But, most of the people do not have such warning signs. In fact, migraine headaches are classified based on their symptoms such as migraine without aura, migraine with aura and mixed tension migraine.

Migraine without aura: The most common symptoms can be a throbbing pulsating headache, which is usually worse on the sides of the forehead, generally only on one side, that can be either severe or dull, lasting for six to forty eight hours. The other symptoms are dizziness, vertigo (a feeling that the room is moving), loss of appetite, fatigue and nausea. There may be symptoms after a migraine attack too. It can be dullness, neck pain and a need for more sleep. Such symptoms may be accompanied apart from headache.

Migraine with aura: Before the headache, the warning symptoms may occur anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours and the aura or vision changes happen in one or both the eyes. The symptoms may be one or more of the following; seeing zigzag lines, seeing flashing lights, temporary blind spots, sensitivity to bright light, visual hallucinations, blurred vision and eye pain. Accompanying the headache, there are other symptoms like loss of appetite, chills, increased urination, increased sweating, irritability and fatigue. The “pounding” headache starts on one side and spreads to the other side that typically starts as a dull ache and progressively worsens over several minutes to hours. So, the patients wish to rest in a quiet, dark room.

Mixed tension migraine: This migraine is a headache with features of both tension and migraine headache. The symptoms include headache on one or both sides and the person may feel dull, tight and the pain, which varies from mild to severe, may get worse with activity, lasting from 4 to 72 hours. Sensitivity to light or sound, depression, tingling, sluggishness, numbness, and weakness are other symptoms.

Unfortunately, migraine headache is a recurring chronic ailment, which may recur after 24 hours for some people. For more info visit http://migraine-headache-symptoms.blogspot.com

Q: Is there help for chronic migraine headache?
I sometimes have a tension headache, but everyday I have a migraine. Depakote ER 1000 mg daily is helping, only been taking it 3 weeks.

A: If they are sugar migraines a reduced sugar intake would help. See item 71 in http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm .

Q: Who thinks the $700 billion bailout plan should have been used for migraine headache research?
I woke up at 3:00 am with a migraine headache. I couldn’t get back to sleep for 3 hours then I showed up to work 4 hours late on top of that. They are by far the worst pain I ever experience.

A: You are a visionary they should definitely use it for that instead of fat ceos who took the money and ran

Q: What should i do during a SEVERE migraine headache?
My brother is having a VERY severe migraine headache happening from a scale 1-10 and is around a 9 and a half. we are wondering is there any treatment to stop this headache!!??
ASAP!

A: ok take some aleve drink a little soda then turn off all the lights. no lights at all!!!! then make him try to make him go to sleep i no it hurts really bad but tell him to forget about the pain like turn soothing music on. wen he wakes up it will be gone :] trust me i get these all the time ugh i hate getting them usually it only hurts on 1 side of ur head so tell him to lay on the opposite side were it doesnt hurt make sure he sleeps 4 more than an hour n a half

Q: How do you temporarily reduce a migraine headache?
How do I reduce a migraine headache that has resulted from an overdose of Caffeine from energy drinks.

Thank you

A: I use Execdrin Migraine. Works for me

Q: Why do I get sick to my stomach and vomit when I get a migraine headache?
Happens every time, I throw up when I feel a headache coming on and when it’s a flow blown migraine. why does this happen? Is it just because I’m in so much pain? I can’t even keep any medicine down so my headaches last for a day or two.

A: This is a pretty technical explanation below. Basically it all has to do with neuroreceptors and neurotransmitters in the brain. I too am a migraineur so I understand the symptoms you describe. If you cannot keep medicine down, you can get various triptan-type medications that are inhalers, injectable or sublingual (you put them under your tongue to dissolve). I usually can take Imitrex tablets but occasionally must use an injection if the migraine is very severe. Imitrex works on the 5-HT serotonin receptor. Talk to your doctor about these alternate forms of medication.
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Vomiting is coordinated in the vomiting center in the lateral medullary reticular formation in the medulla. Receptors on the floor of the fourth ventricle of the brain represent a chemoreceptor trigger zone, stimulation of which can lead to vomiting. The chemoreceptor zone lies outside the blood-brain barrier, and can therefore be stimulated by blood-borne drugs that can stimulate vomiting, or inhibit it.

There are various sources of input to the vomiting center:

The chemoreceptor trigger zone at the base of the fourth ventricle has numerous dopamine D2 receptors, serotonin 5-HT3 receptors, opioid receptors, Acetylcholine receptors, and receptors for substance P. Stimulation of different receptors are involved in different pathways leading to emesis, in the final common pathway substance P appears to be involved.[1]
The vestibular system which sends information to the brain via cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve). It plays a major role in motion sickness and is rich in muscarinic receptors and histamine H1 receptors.
Cranial nerve X (vagus nerve), which is activated when the pharynx is irritated, leading to a gag reflex.
Vagal and enteric nervous system inputs that transmit information regarding the state of the gastrointestinal system. Irritation of the GI mucosa by chemotherapy, radiation, distention or acute infectious gastroenteritis activates the 5-HT3 receptors of these inputs.
The CNS mediates vomiting arising from psychiatric disorders and stress.

The neurotransmitters that regulate vomiting are poorly understood, but inhibitors of dopamine, histamine and serotonin are all used to suppress vomiting, suggesting that these play a role in the initiation or maintenance of a vomiting cycle. Vasopressin and neurokinin may also participate.

Q: How to get rid of a huge migraine headache due to the heat?
Yesterday I was at a fundraiser event where we had to walk around a field, and unfortunately it was extremely hot. I drank tons of fluids especially water to avoid getting dehydrated but still I ended up getting a migraine and had to leave early. And I still have a headache today even though I took Ibuprofen and got a good night’s sleep…what else should I do?

A: Drink gatorade. Caffeine is supposed to help when you have a migraine, so take them. I get migraines, and a neurologist gave me a prescription for 600mg of ibuprofen… You can take an advil or two. Turn off all of the lights and close any blinds. Rest and stay in bed. Don’t strain your eyes, so don’t do any reading or watch tv. Don’t eat things like cheese, chocolate, and wine. And whenever you can tell your about to get a headache, take some advil.

Q: Migraines & Headaches?
I’m 20 wks prego and get a lot of migraines and headaches. My doc told me to only take Tylenol but it doesnt seem to help..my headaches turn into full blown migraines! Does anyone know what is the max amount of Tylenol I can take in one day (being prego)?
I WAS taking meds for migraines before I got prego, but had to stop for the baby. My doc only recommends I take Tylenol, but never said how much was too much. This is my question. Thanks!
P.S. Thanks for telling me about the laying down part…I didnt know that.

A: When I had terrible migraines while pregnant (I had previously been on meds for them too), my midwife told me that two regular strength Tylenol or one extra-strength was the limit. That being said, I started seeing a chiropractor and a massage therapist, and that made a huge difference for me. And on the plus side, although I had bad migraines during my pregnancies, they’ve really reduced a lot in severity and frequency since my pregnancies. I also continue to see a chiropractor regularly.

Q: migraines headaches.?
I get Headaches every day after school. I have been diagnosed with migraines but these are just plain old headaches no type of ibuprofen seems to work what should i do. also i am not stressed about school

A: I am in the same situation i have been diagnosed with migranes and nothing will work for me i usually just go to sleep to get rid of them because they get so bad i almost throw up i usually have to wear sunglasses in the house because of the light. Just try to sit in a dark area with no light and just lay there it might help with your migranes. If not you should go to the doctors and have them give you a perscription for migranes i had to do that but they start to make me sick so i am unable to take them anymore. Good luck

Q: Migraines/Headaches?
I have been diagnosed with migraneous headaches (or something similar). The pain isn’t as obvious as a migraine, but is more than an everyday headache. I was prescribed with “Migraleve” and it does nothing to get rid of the pain. I was prescribed on Friday, it is now monday and i’ve used 3/4 of the medication. The doctor doesnt realise how frequent they are. I constantly feel lethargic.. Eventhough i’m getting 10 hours a night – because i’ve left school, after exams?

Does anyone know any specific medication i can take that will get rid of the pain?

Thanks x

A: I get migraines too, here are some things i’ve found which work well.. Basically anything with codeine. They might have different trade names where you live, but the active ingredients should be the same:
Panadeine: 8mg codeine, 500mg paracetamol (over the counter in pharmacies)
Nurofen plus: 12.5mg codeine, 200mg ibuprofen (over the counter in pharmacies)
Panadeine forte: 30mg codeine, 500mg paracetamol (Prescription only- these will get rid of just about ANY pain!)

Q: Migraines headaches?
I have been getting two every month now the first day its starts on the right side of my head then the next day the left side
Has anyone else had this?? Usually I just get the one per month..

A: Totally stay away from caffeine or cola drinks and try keeping a room dark when your feeling these then go see a doctor ,they have so many scripts nowadays…hope you feel better soon

Q: well can the emergency room get rid of the migraines headaches ?
I want to know if i go to the emergency room for my migraine headaches, what can they do to get rid of my headaches and dizziness ?? Everything they do is outpatient right ?

A: ER is for people who are really sick.
Go to your local pharmacy and get some proper migrain pills – migraleave is the best thing. If you dont have that where ever you are from then ask your pharmasict whats the best thing for it. if they come on darken the room, cold face cloth on your head and no noise.
If your migraines persist make an appointment with your doctor. If you go to the er with this you will be stopping people who need urgent medical help.

Q: What are some massage techniques for getting rid of headaches and migraines?
My boyfriend gets frequent headaches and we don’t know the cause. I was looking for some massage techniques that I would be able to use to help relieve his problems (headaches, migraines, sinus’) Thanks! :]

A: There are 13 major points behind the neck. They are

One at the joint between the occiput and the neck in centre
Three of them one inches apart at the place where the cranium joins the neck (behind the head) on the left side.
Three of them one inches apart at the place where the cranium Joins the neck (behind the head) on the right side.
Another three each of them perpendicular and parrelel to the neck (behind the neck) on both sides of the virtebral colomn passing through the neck.

Press all these points very midly and delicately for two minutes each or less. There will be pain on these points. Mild and careful pressure will remove the pain and the headache or migraine will also go away. Also massage the two shoulders which will be stiff. There are few points on them also which can relieve the head ache.

Few chances of migrain:

1. Problems with Cervical /Spine/Spondylosis and the like.
2. Stress on spine.
3. Posture problem or continued sitting on computer etc for a very long time in awkward posture.
4. Acidity/liver/stomach origin.
5. Sinus/Eye origin.
6. Serious reasons in the head itself.
7. Alcohol/Tea/Coffee/Drugs (withdrawal symptoms)
8. Associated with other major or minor illness of the body.
9. Neurological/Congestive.
10. High or Low blood pressure.
11. Other reasons like associated with the exposure to Sun/exposure to cold wind etc.
12. Gastric.

For migraines due to Sinus press the finger tips of all fingers. Use Allium Cepa 30 three doses a day for one day followed by Natrum Mur 200 one dose a day for three days.

For Acidity use Nux Vomica 30 three doses a day for one day followed by Arsenic Album 30 three doses a day for one day.

For headache due to indigestion in particular of Oil/Ghee, use Pulsatilla 30 three doses a day for one and repeat whenever necessary. Do not use pulsatilla in females during menstruation.

Fore headache from eye sight. Check with the doctor and wear appropriate glasses first. Then press on the orbit of the eyes very mildly and carefully with the tip of the fingers in clockwise and anticlockwise direction. Pinch the eyebrows from centre towards the end carefully few times. Press on both sides of the eyes and at the centre of the eyebrows (if centre of eyebrows invoke nausea then stop doing that.)

For Gastric headaches. May have to use medicines according to symptoms. Carbo Veg., Natrum Phos, Arsenicum Album, Argentum Nitricum, Lycopodium, and many other medicines have to be checked according to symptoms.

For continued sitting on computer. Use one dose of Rhus Tox 1M (two globules) once in a week.

For spondylosis with nausea while travelling in bus and sun allergy on face :
1 dose of Rhus Tox 1 M (2 globules) to start with. Next day onwards use Cocculus Indicus 30 three times a day for three days ( one dose is three globules to five globules).

For Liver origin : Use Chionanthus Q for a long time three times a day 5 drops in one ounce of water. This will help in breaking the habit of periodical all kinds of headaches.

For head : According to symptoms and under doctors supervision.

For alcohol/Tea etc.etc. Use 1 single dose of Nux Vomica 30, if it does not relieve within few hours, use Sulphur 30 one single dose.

Use accupressure on the hands on points indicated for stomach, sinus, brain nerves, pituitary glands, penial glands, throat, napes of neck, vertebrae, constipation, liver etc. If the points are not known, generally press on all parts on the front side of the palm/soles of feet and wherever pain is felt, keep pressing for maximum of two minutes a day. Pressing should be done gently and not to damage any nerves or organs. Press only upto the point where pain is registered, in other words do not press to give pain to the patient. Press the centre of both hands and feet at the reflex point of kidney to activate the kidney to remove the toxins accumulated.

Q: What can cure migraines and headaches with out meds?
I suffer from really bad migraines and sinus headaches. I feel like a druggy constantly reaching for that pill bottle. Is there anything that would help headaches with out taking meds?

A: Today’s modern medicine is focused on DRUGS and we know all drugs damage the body in some way. Migraines are typically due to small intestinal issues, such as food intolerances or allergies, teeth problems from infection or bad dentistry that is rampant in the U.S. and also due to insufficient livers. Sinus headaches are all part of the same root causes.

Anytime you have a sinus condition that lasts for more than 4 months medical professionals will tell you that your condition is chronic and you will not be able to “cure” it and have to live with it for the rest of your life. That is only true if you follow the typical “treat the symptom allopathic medicine route.”

A very good example of how dental problems can create this issue is to realize that the roots of a tooth grow very close to the sinus cavity. Let’s say you get a root canal. The way dentistry works is to take the cheapest methods to deal with it. Drill out the root, fill it with gutta percha, and put a crown on. The problem is that the drugs they use to deaden the nerve are AGGRESSIVELY CARCINOGENIC and are so toxic that they equal you smoking a pack of cigarettes each day for 12.9 years. And that is for just one shot of any of the aniline chemicals, except for Septocaine. All the other aniline chemicals, like novocaine, lidocaine, procaine, carbocaine, etc. all create these aniline homologs that cause cancer.

Then the person gets NICO (neuralgia induced cavitational osteonecrosis) or deterioration of the jaw bone due to bacteria infested root canal because the dentist used hydrogen peroxide to kill germs and only killed about 30% of them. The gutta percha only fills some of the canals and allows germs to multiply like crazy that migrate into the jaw bone beneath the root canal. NO PAIN is involved, so it goes ignored.

There is no reason to have to deal with migraines when you are treated by someone who knows what they are doing, not some doctor that will treat the symptoms only.

good luck to you

Q: What can I do about my migraines and headaches?
I went to a neurologist and it hasn’t worked. I been on a number of medications. What a waste of money and time it was!!!!
Can someone give me something that will work for someone who get’s daily chronic migraines and headaches?

A: High blood pressure meds do work for some people but not everyone. I just decided to try acupuncture. Don’t know if it’ll work but I’m trying it. I’ve only been going for a couple of weeks (2x/week).
I’ve also heard from others that seeing a Chiropractor has helped them with theirs.

I’m so sorry about this. My husband and I both get them unfortunately.

BTW: Have you tried Zomig? A friend of mine just told me a day or so ago that that helps her. And she hasn’t had any bad side effects from taking it. And she said that Imitrex injections work well for a lot of people.

I hope this is helpful.

Q: can a nose be the reason to have gotten headaches and horrible migraines all your life?
my nose has been the most insecure part about me all my life because it honestly feels too big for my face, other than it just looking big, it feels like a giant weight on my face. i’ve also had the worst migraines and headaches my whole life and all seems to come from my sinus area on my nose. could it be possible that my nose has been effecting it this whole time? Also, if it is the problem, would insurance cover a nose job?

A: Your insurance wouldn’t cover a nose job in most cases. It is, however, possible that your sinus’ are causing your migraines. I have sinus issues & get migraines often. Depending on the severity your doctor may choose to put you on meds, if you have polyps that could cause it too & would require surgery for removal, or you may just have to live with it. Call your doc & see what they say, mine is mild enough that I just deal with it as a part of my life, I try to see the silver lining in it, on the days that I have a migraine my husband does the vacuuming & most the cleaning while I rest in our dark quiet bedroom lol. So just see what happens & accept it for what it is. Good luck!

Q: Is it possible for someone with major headaches/migraines daily to go blind permanently?
there is frontal lobe brain damage done years ago, and I get 3 types of headaches, tension from my neck being damaged, cluster which I inherited from my dad, and migraines which well, are due to the neck injuries. but I also get these brighttttttt flashes of light in the peripheral vision, and now my left eye has been feeling strange, like it’s not working with the other one, and the vision feels ‘faded’ I can’t explain it any other way.

A: Here is the link to a great ehow article explaining how to prevent and cure migraines and severe headaches. The advice was gathered from a specialist and has really helped to control my migraines! The bright lights you are experiencing is called an ora, and I get those too. This article really helps with that! Enjoy!

http://www.ehow.com/how_4704883_treat-prevent-migraine-headaches.html

Q: What are differences between all the different headaches and migraines?
I get all kinds of headaches ALL THE TIME. Several times a week. I get so confused about the different kinds of headaches. I know I get migraines every 2 months or so, I get tension headaches, sinus headaches, and caffeine headaches. Can someone sum the symptoms up for me so I can clearly tell what kind of headache I have and maybe some tips on how to get rid of them?

A: join the club- i have a migraine every other day, and then other sorts of headache everyday- the only thing that realy helps for me is to massage my neck at the back- and then take a Migril and go to sleep- then you also get this pounding on your temporal lopes (the veins) -bad ! very painfull- the only way to release pain is to put pressure (with massage on it)
the next day you will feel like you been in a train crash, but that is better than this headaches ! God bless

Q: Please Help ! :What can i do to relieve my migraines headaches ?
My migraines headaches are killing me and i have suffered a lot and it hurts so badly. My neurologist doctor died and i have no one to call for help, and my family doctor doesn’t want to treat me. What can i do to relieve my migraines ????!!! I cannot stand it anymore !!!!!!!1

A: see the doctor that took over your old neurologist’s case load, and find a new family doctor.

Make sure you stay away from the things that can trigger your migraine. Red meat, caffeine, chocolate, lack of sleep etc. When you feel one coming on pop 800mg of Ibuprofen.

do your best to stay away from nacotics because that might be a temporary fix but it be an aggravating factor that will contribute to migraines in the end.

Q: Migraines headaches Where do they come from?
How can I stop migraines from coming? Do they cause you to be weak afterwards. Do they come from stress. How do I know when I am stress. If you are not going to leave a adult message plz don’t leave one at all.

A: From SATAN, the Devil !!!

Just kidding.

For some, it is genetically inherited. Some have them so bad, they have to go to their doctor, and the Dr. will prescribe them – shots to give themselves whenever they have a major migraine, which alliviates most of the pain.
Others take Advil-often up to 6 at a time. This helps some.

Some people that do Not have “Major” Migraines, but theirs is caused by stress, and anxieties – choose to practice for 10 to 15 min. Mindfulness Meditation/The Mindfulness of
Breathing. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. teaches this in his book, “Coming to Our Senses” and in his Stress Reduction Clinic in Mass. U.S.A.

I apoligize for my first comment. When a person is in pain from a migraine, that is the last thing they wish to hear is humor OR sarcasm. I am sorry.

I wish you Good-Health, and Peace of Mind.

I know life, with all its ups & downs, can be stressful at times.

In all honesty, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. encourages his friends and patients to practice the simple techniques in his book “Coming to Our Senses” to Prevent Migraines from coming on. It has helped for over 90% of his patients he states in the book, the others he
recommended that they immediately go see their doctor, or a psychiatrist. (Occasionally, but not very often, some people must get on an anti-depressant before the shots will help).

Take care of Yourself. Then you are able to take care of others.

Please a Very Successful, Peaceful, Happy 2007′ !! And be kind & Patient w/Yourself.

And I am sure you will receive some Excellent Answers to your question.

Q: How to possibly cure incessant headaches/migraines.?
For over a week now I wake up every morning with a terrible headache and it gets progressively worse throughout the day. I’ve tried every medication and home remedy for headaches and migraines and today it’s gotten so bad that I’ve been nauseous and crying because it hurts so badly. I can’t think of anything else to do except call the doctors that aren’t open til monday and I kinda wanted something to help now.

A: Try these:

http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/six-natural-methods-to-get-rid-of-a-headache/

Good luck

Q: How can I ease my headaches and migraines with out painkillers?
I have a small brain tumour that often gives me headaches and migraines i am of course regularly seeing doctors about other effects of the tumour but there’s nothing they can do about these headaches other than give me painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol. Does anyone have any alternate treatments or tips as to how to ease my pain with out taking a load of meds. Thanks

A: There is available this amazing migraine stick thing that contains just natural ingredients.

You apply a small amount to your temples and along your forehead.

You can buy them in supermarkets, health food stores and pharmacies.

My son suffers severe migraines, and this stick, he has a children’s one which is thick like a glue stick. And this has often been the only thing that helps. Apart from him taking Catapres which sedates him.

Q: migraine headaches?
does anyone have any suggestions for releiving migraine headaches? natural remedies welcomed. i currently take zanaflex.

A: Do you have the list of foods that trigger migraines? Some of these foods might not seem to affect you, but if you mix them with each other,you can get a real whammy. Also, you don’t necessarily get the migraine right away – it could be with in a couple of days of when you eat this stuff.
– Don’t eat : any onions; bananas, red plums, beans (string beans are ok), AGED cheese like cheddar, etc ( cottage or cream cheese is ok), anything made with a culture – like blue cheese, swiss cheese, buttermilk; processed meats that have Sodium Nitrite or Sodium Nitrate in them for preservatives, chocolate, alcohol especially red wine, caffiene, and Monosodium Glutamate. Strictly avoiding all those things, AND having a few minutes of quiet time every few hours should help some.
Also, pinch one of your big toes with one fingernail on the fleshiest part and one finger on the toenail. Sounds nuts, but it helps some.

Q: Migraine Headaches?
I just found out from a cat scan that I’ve been having migraine headaches, did anyone know that you can tell that from a cat scan?

Well, the medicine prescribed causes drowsiness and I have 2 young children so I can only take my medication at night, does anyone know any natural remedies I can use or something that might help with these severe migraines?

A: I never knew a CAT scan could show that at all… Weird!!! I understand, I have medication that makes me drowsy for mine too (Tramal). The best thing I found is prevention in trsing to stop a migraine from happening. I would recommend a massage on your back and neck for an hour once a week or fortnight, to get out any tension that may be building up. Getting a massage regularly has really helped and now I only need to get a massage once every six months or so, and rarely get migraines. Of course, everyone is different, but I think the best way to get rid of them is by sleeping and unfortuantely taking thos sleep inducing tablets. I wish you much luck though and my heart goes out to you, I do understand your frustration at this. All the best

Q: Migraine headaches?
Does anyone know how to relieve migraine headaches? I used to take tylenol but after many years of taking this, I think it has taken a toll on my liver. I get pains right in my liver area.I dont know what to do anymore and the pain from the migraine headaches are so intense that I think only a migraine sufferer would understand how this feels. Any suggestions?
I almost forgot to ask, does anyone know if its true that you can suffer a stroke as a result from a migraine. I was given this info from a co worker.

A: You need to see a neurologist and get some migraine medication. They can give you something to take just for migraines and if you get them often they can start you on some preventative medicine. If you think you liver might be damaged from Tylenol you need to get this checked out too

Q: What can I do to get rid of my painful migraine headaches ?
I have taken my medications for migraine headaches as prescribed and directed and the medications is not helping my headaches at all and i am hurting really bad. What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches ? ! It hurts so bad please help me !!!!!

A: Hi

Avoid smoking, red wine, chocolates, dairy foods, reduce salt in your foods etc.,

for more information and help refer this article

http://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/59634-Headache-Migraine.aspx

Thanks

Q: What can the emergency room do to help my migraine headaches ?
I feel so bad i have migraine headaches and it hurts so bad and i feel like i want to throw up, i couldn’t even go to school. My parents thinking of taking me into the emergency room for my migraines. What can they do to help me ? Are they going to hospitalized me ? I’m scared please help me !

A: It sounds like this is your first migraine? Never been diagnosed before?The ER will likely *not* keep you in-patient for very long unless they find your headache is triggered by something more than the mystery of “migraine” like a brain tumor, cyst, clot, that sort of thing. Most likely they’ll give you a shot of some kind of triptan like Imitrex (www.imitrex.com), some form of anti-inflammatory/NSAID, possibly a narcotic like morphine, and/or an anti-anxiety drug or muscle relaxant. It all depends on the doctor and their initial review of your particular situation.

I would recommend that after your ER visit, you see your regular doctor for an rx of some Epidrin (www.midrin.org) and to keep it with you at all times so you can take it when needed. It’s a pain reliever, muscle relaxant, and vein constrictor all in one.

Good luck..

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain & problems ?
I have serious migraine headaches & verdigo. It hurts from a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being little and 10 worse I rate my pain is 9. I also feel nausea and want to throw up and the school keeps on sending letters saying they going to take us to family court. What can i do to relieve my migraines and problems ?

A: I’ve been there man. Here’s what works for me:

Explain your situation to your regular doctor. He might want to do an MRI or other diagnostics to rule out a serious issue like a brain tumor, clot, etc. Once you’re “cleared”, ask him for a prescription for Midrin to keep on you at all times. (http://www.midrin.org to read about it) It’s best if taken RIGHT when you feel the migraine coming on.

If the Midrin doesn’t work after a few doses, keep some Norco and Compazine on hand. Norco is basically Vicodin with less Tylenol in it, and Compazine helps with the vertigo and nausea. Both of these two drugs are pretty hardcore so that’s why I only use them after the Midrin hasn’t helped.

The next option would be a triptan or preventative medication like Topamax.

You CAN make your migraine disease tolerable. Get the help asap!

Q: what can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches permanently ?
What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches problems permanently ? My medications are not helping at all and it’s effecting my education.

A: There is No way to get rid of migraines permanently, sorry. There are many medications for them, prescription and OTC but a friend of mine has them and she takes an herbal pill called “Feverfew” and she rarely has migraines anymore. You might try “Feverfew” you take them everyday even if you don’t have a headache. It helps prevent many of hers.

Q: What should i do to get myself better from my migraine headaches ?
I was previously diagonosed with migraine headaches & verdigo about 2 years ago and my doctor gave medication and it seem to help back then but it is killing me with a lot pain right now. On the scale of 10 being worse and 1 nothing at all, i rate my painess about 8. What can i do to get myself better ?

A: Take a cold soda can and put it on your head 5-10 minutes. That may help a bit.

Q: What should I do about my attendance at school because of migraine headaches?
I have migraine headaches and i usually need to spend time in an quiet & dark room. I also have verdigo along side with it, and i couldn’t go to school for 2 weeks already. What should i do so my absences don’t count against me ?

A: My son has a condition called POTS and last year he missed 30 days of school. I am in constant contact with the school nurse, principal and teachers so that they are all aware of my son’s condition. They have been extremely understanding. He gets extra time to make up his work. His condition causes him to fall asleep during class and the teachers let him sleep. I think if the school knows everything that’s going on they will work with you. Don’t worry, just take care of your migraines, you don’t need the extra stress. Good Luck

Q: What can i do about my situation because of my migraine headaches?
I have an serious illness condition and i have migraine headaches & verdigo so i’m very sensitive to flouresecent lights & noises. The school official doesn’t want to provide homebound services even though the doctor filled out the application. I’m currently having a migraine right now and i feel very bad. Should i go to the emergency ? I’m helpless and none of the medications is helping !!! What should I do about my situation ? The school wants to file my absences as truancy.

A: First of all, an employer is not required to allow you to work from home just because your doctor suggests this. If your employer is aware of your illness they do have to try to accommodate you under the Americans with Disabilities Act. But there is a catch. If the employer is able to show that it is an undue burden on them to change your work environment, then they are not in violation of the act and they can release you from your employment. Working from home could be seen as an unreasonable accommodation. They are not required to allow you extra time off just because you are ill either. If you miss too much work or your missed time is in excess of what is permitted in the written company policies, they can terminate you and classify it is sub-par work performance. If you work in a “right to work” state like Arizona or Colorado, they do not even have to provide you with a reason for your termination and filing an ADA claim is that much harder in those states.

As far as your illness and the migraines, you need to see a doctor that specializes in the treatment of migraine headache. Most of the time these are neurologists or pain management specialists. They will be able to help you find a preventative medication that will reduce the frequency and severity of the migraines, as well as help you find an appropriate and effective abortive medication for when a migraine breaks through. If you have not seen a specialist like this you need to ask your PCP for a referral to one in your area.

Going to the hospital every time you get a migraine is going to get very expensive and also, they will label you as a drug seeker after numerous visits. I know that sometimes there is no other way to get migraines under control than to go to the hospital. I have had to do this 2 times because my medication did not get rid of the migraine. I always waited at least 48 hours before I went in though. My mom is a nurse and told me to avoid making trips for migraines unless I had tried everything to get rid of them, including going to see my family doctor first. She has worked in the ER for more than 10 years and said that migraine headaches are one of the most frequently reported pain issues for people who are drug seekers and hoping that the doctor will send them home with a prescription for narcotic pain medicine. I am not saying this is what you are doing and I certainly know how you feel, but you need to try and stay away from the ER unless the migraine is the most extreme pain you have ever felt in your life.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches pain ?
I have migraine headaches and it is very painful and i feel so nauseated wanting to throw up a lot. I can’t stand lights especially bright lights like sun light and flouresecent light bulbs. What can i do to relieve my pain ? It hurts so bad!!!! Someone please help me !!!!!!

A: Go see your doctor! It used to be that there was no cure for migraines, but these days there are prescription medicines that work for most migraine sufferers. They usually come in the form of a nasal spray. You ideally should take it at the very beginning, when you first sense that a migraine is coming on, if possible before the pain even really begins. Your doctor should be able to give you a prescription for one of them, and there are a bunch you can try if the first one doesn’t work.

In the meantime, lie down in a cool dark quiet place and try as best you can to relax.

Q: Do you know any good ways to help ease pain of migraine headaches?
I get really bad migraine headaches and I’m just looking for any suggestions to help the pain of them.

A: The suggestions of green tea or strong coffee are excellent, as well as rest. Migraine may be triggered by many things, such as allergy, but the most common trait in my experience is a stong similarity to tension headaches (in spite of the vascular changes only seen in migraine).

Analyze yourself. When did the headaches start, what was going on in your life at that time that might have been stressful to you?

For simple management, relaxation exercises to calm down and not fight the pain can be very helpful. find a quiet spot to rest, practice deep breathing. Sometimes neck massage helps. Ice packs to the neck or heat to the neck may help, depending on the stage of the headache.

There is always Immetrex and it’s new cousin for prescription, but avoid narcotics and tranquilizers unless clearly indicated by a specialist.

Q: How to deal with Migraine headaches?
I have suffered from Migraine headaches since I was a little girl. And I’m tired of them. Any suggestions on how to deal with them.

A: If you have tried OTC medications and they don’t work for you, then see a doctor about getting more effective prescription meds. I tried every OTC med and could not find relief. I went to my PCP and he gave me Imitrex. That did not work very well for me, so he recommended Maxalt, which worked great. There are other medications out there that are aimed at preventing migraines rather than treating them when they occur. A pretty decent discussion of migraine treatment is here:

http://www.migraine.ie/index.cfm/loc/2-15-1.htm

Be sure you get checked out thoroughly by a doctor, maybe a headache specialist, so you can rule out any serious underlying cause(s) of your headaches.

Q: what can i do get rid of my migraine headaches ?
I have migraine headaches and it hurts a lot, i use medication but it doesn’t help. I know going to the emergency room will take forever. Is there anything i could at home that could help me ?

A: Don’t waste time reading this now… or any other answers you get on this forum as looking at a computer screen exacerbates the problem.
The only thing you can do if the medication (you don’t mention what it is) isn’t helping is as suggested. Go into your bedroom or wherever it is quiet and turn off all the lights and lie down with eyes closed. If it does not improve go to the ER.
I know how you feel as I had migraines along with sinus, cluster, and tension headaches when in the USAF.
For future reference it is imperative to medicate when you first get the “aura” that almost always precedes the onset. Mine were visual.. spots in front of my eyes and blurring of vision. I used to take Caffergot (ergotamine) which is still in use today according to Medscape. One of the doctors (flight surgeon) I worked for then was an Osteopath by training and believed in his “headache diet” low in histamines. It helped quite a bit actually. Try reducing or eliminating the following from your diet: citrus fruits, bananas, coffee, tea, nuts, cheeses, chocolate, and preserved or marinated foods.
The real key to treatment of any pain is to medicate right away when symptoms appear. You cannot “chase pain”.. unfortunately once it comes it is tough to rid yourself of it.
Best of luck to you.. I can sympathize with your plight.

Q: What is the best way to get rid of migraine headaches if medicine doesn’t work.?
I have been getting these headaches that have all the signs of being migraines except the nausua. nothing helps I have taken over the counter medicine, prescription migraine medicine, and even pain killers like Hydrocodone and Vicadin. Nothing helps.

A: FIRST BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS BEFORE THE ACTUAL MIGRAINE BEGINS. TAKE YOUR PRESCRIBED MEDS AS DIRECTED. MAKE SURE YOU’RE IN A QUIET, PEACEFUL DIM LIT AREA. RELAX AND TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT ANYTHING THAT MAY CAUSE ANY UNDUE STRESS. AND BY THE WAY STRESS PLAYS A BIG PART. DO KEEP BUSY WHEN YOU’RE FEELING BETTER, FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ANY FOODS THAT CAN ADD THIS SITUATION.

Q: migraines?
i get migraines about 6 times a year. when i get them, i can’t see right, i throw up, and my face and other body parts get numb. one time when i had one, i couldn’t talk. i knew what i wanted to say but it came out as jibberish. my family got worried and took me to the emergency room and the doctors there thought i had brain aneurysm. they did a spinal tap but found nothing wrong. they basically came to the conclusion that i was dehydrated. after that happened, i have drank like no other and started eating healthier. about a month ago, i got a migraine and the same thing happened to where i couldn’t talk. i know i’m not dehydrated; i drink more than anyone i know. i also take medication for migraines but it never seems to work. someone mentioned in passing that i could be having some kind of seizure. do you think that may be possible?

thanks for your help!

A: A seizure may be possible. I have migrains too. I know a lot about it and friends who have it. What you mentioned doesn’t seem like it’s only a migrain. I think you should check further with a doctor.
Most people have migrains because their thyroid is inbalanced. You can take medication for that (daily) and your migrain should stop. But really, I think what you have is some kind of seizure. Please go to the doctor. I hope that you will get well soon.

Q: Migraines?
I get migraines in the left side of my head. Its in my neck and all over the left side of my face and head. I’ve had this migraine for 3 days going on 4, I’ve taken vicodin, excedrine(not together), nothing seems to work, it works for a bit then the pain is excrutiating. I feel like I have a bruise over the left eyebrow when i push there, Why is that? I havent hit my head. What should i do about the pain?
I’m 26, I was diagnosed a year ago with migraines. I also had cat scans done at that time to make sure that was all it was, nothing bad came up.

A: First of all I understand the pain of migraines and over time have come up with a plan that works for me.

1. Don’t forget to eat. If you skip meals your blood sugar drops and can trigger a migraine.

2. Don’t drink diet softdrinks AT ALL–they will make you have migraines!

3. Don’t be afraid to eat something a bit fatty when you feel yourself feeling a migraine coming on, this will stabilize your blood sugar.

4. Take meds immediately when you feel the first signs of a migraine coming on, if you wait it will be too late and nothing will work.

5. Look for triggers in your environment: make a log of foods, amount of rest or lack thereof, or any forms of stress that happen day to day, and when the migraines occur. Try to define what your triggers are.

6. Lastly, I would incorporate 2 things into your daily regimen: Take Magnesium and the herb Feverfew. Take these every day as they tend to reduce the number and frequency of migraines, but only if you take them every day.

Q: What kind of migraines am I having and how can i prevent them?
I am currently 15 and I experience terrible migraines before, during and after my period. I also have them during the month periodically. I began to think I was having menstraul migraines but everytime I move my eyes, I have extreme pain in my eyeballs. Someone please help, it hurts really bad!

A: i get migraines.. but not around my period. i get them ALL the time!

what i recommend is topomax. ask your doctor about it, youll need a prescription!

its a pill that you take daily.. and it helps prevent migraines.

also, i take relpax.. its a quick-fix for when you already have a migraine and need it gone within an hour.

i went from getting 3 migraines per week to getting one per month with topomax

good luck!

Q: What causes migraines where a person suddenly collapses?
What causes migraines so bad that a person suddenly collapes with very little or no warning, often accompanied by profuse vomiting and aura? Mine are well controlled now, but no doctor has ever explained to me what all is behind this.
I have never gone unconscious with mine, but would just suddenly go down, fully aware of what was going on, but totally unable to get up during the worst of it. Yes, I had seen a headache specialist 75 miles away, but had to quit when my back pain (from the falls) prevented me from being physically able to go, and when I was even getting sick while on the drugs. My symptoms are well controlled now with a strictly organic diet, so that I very rarely get a migraine or vertigo. However, no one has ever explained the mechanism behind it. I was tested for oxygen level after an attack, and it showed normal. No one has ever tested me while an attack is actually going on, as the worst of it is so sudden, and the worst of it leaves just as suddenly, and then I am left with the residual effects.
If lack of oxygen is possibly behind this, like some answers suggest, then what causes the sudden lack of oxygen, and what causes the oxygen level to normalize when, after an attack, I am tested at the emergency room for oxygen levels and it is shown to be normal?

And, no neurologist ever explained any of this to me although I had seen several neurologists in several states.

Not even my headache specialist ever really answered this question although I saw her for more than a year.

Doctors just kept treating it like a “typical” migraine headache…you know, the kind with severe head pain, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, etc.

I am having to ask here because of not having any luck getting my questions answered anywhere else.
I’m not looking for the usual, general information about migraine headaches, their triggers, their causes, etc.

What I am talking about is very different from that.

I am looking at what causes a usual migraine headache to become a violent, life-threatening ordeal.

Thus far, none of the answers has explained this.

I have every reason to believe, after having studied this, that MSG is the culprit behind my most violent and potentially life-threatening symptoms. I’m not the only person to have collapsed from MSG, and the excitotoxin has been linked to numerous health problems.

It makes sense, given that when I stray at all off my organic diet I get sick again, as organic food does not tend to have added MSG in it, and conventional food tends to have it in high doses.
I was actually tested for whether my blood pressure drops when I suddenly stand, suddenly switch to sitting, lying down, etc., and even that test for me showed normal.

And, like I said, it seems a bit more than ironic that I don’t get these symptoms when I completely avoid MSG and artificial sweeteners.
Also, I am not talking about fainting when getting up too quickly or otherwise changing positions too quickly. I am talking about walking down the street and doing other everyday tasks, and suddenly collapsing, getting very dizzy, and vomiting.

A: To my knowledge, NOONE knows exactly what the mechanism is behind migraines.Since headaches are vascular, as well as vertigo, I would assume it would have something to do with blood flow. I have seen lots of patients with migraines but never to the severity that you described. I have only seen a few “pass out” and the docs I worked for weren’t convinced they were true migraines.I am not sure I am fully understanding what occurs when you have a migraine.I wish I could better understand where it becomes life threatening in your eyes. You keep giving rebuttal to everyone’s response and keep in mind you are asking this on YA, not webmd. I am an RN with 13 yrs experience and have a degree in Pre Medicine and am hopefully going to practice as an NP someday and I can’t answer your question as precisely as I’m sure you’d like. There is still alot of mystery around migraines, different responses by different people. You said your neurologist couldn’t answer it ? He’s the specialist so I am willing to bet we won’t have the answer either, all we can do is speculate. Sorry! I really wish I could help. My answer is it’s a vascular issue, like a vagal issue, maybe?

Q: What can be done about migraines caused by changes in temperature?
At work I am on the go moving from place to place and some rooms are air conditioned and some are really warm. This brings on minor, but daily migraines for me.

What could possibly be done to help this problem?
Can anyone explain how temperature changes causes migraines??

A: Its good that you have found out your triggers. However it might not only be a room temp issue. I have been dealing with sever migraines forever! I have been to diaticians, allergists, nuerologists, and much much more of never ending specialists. The most help I have gotten was from my Nuorologist. You should considering seeking care for your headaches via them. Explain what you notice, they will also ask you to keep a daily log, foods you eat, scents you smell, when you eat, when you smell the scents, pretty much anything and everything you will log onto paper. They will review your daily routines and help customize a treatment that best suits yor needs. They will also prescribe a medication to help prevent your migrains. As well as a pain reducer for when you get the onset of a migraine. If your pain is truely a migraine no over the counter product is going to kick it because your brain is not processing chemicals and it needs something available only via a prescription to reset it.

Q: How can I tell if my migraines are triggered by unconscious teeth clenching?
*question*
I’ve been keeping a log of my migraines and I don’t seem to have any direct trigger. I’m curious to know if something unconscious like a bruxism might be causing my migraines. How can I tell if I do? Quality of sleep?

A: Headaches are a common symptom of TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) problems that can be associated with night time bruxing or clenching. Other symptoms to look for are, the inability to open your mouth very wide, popping or clicking of the jaw joint when you open your mouth wide or chew, soar or tender temporal muscles especially first thing in the morning, or if someone tells you they hear you grinding your teeth at night. I would consult a TMJ specialist dentist for an evaluation. Good Luck!

Q: What medications for migraines are safe in the second trimester of pregnancy?
Who has had serious trouble with migraines during pregnancy and what did your doctor suggest for “home remedies” or RX medications? I have them about twice a week and seriously need help!
I am 16 weeks with my third child.
I am not stupid enough to take anything that is not approved by my doctor. I am simply curious about how others have dealt with the problem and the solutions their doctors have given them. If there was something I was curious about that someone suggested I would consult my doctor before use. DUH! I don’t want to hurt my child.

A: I have migraines as well and I’m in my 20th week. I was on Topomax to prevent migraines before I got pregnant but now my doc says Tylenol, Sudafed or Caffeine only. Tylenol! That’s baby aspirin to a migraine sufferer! Breath in steam through your nose, this seems to help me quite a bit, I also place pressure on the base of my skull where it meets the spinal cord. If you do this correctly it will make your headache feel worse while you do it but once you release your fingertips it will feel better. I feel for you. I’ve had horrible migraines all my life and only recently got to see a neurologist and get help, then I got pregnant. Go easy on the meds, I know it’s hard but in the long run your baby will be heatlhier.

Q: What are the best herbal remedies for migraines?
I suffer from daily migraines. I have seen 4 neurologist and none have treated the causes of my migraines. I have taken just about every prescription and am now willing to venture into herbal remedies.

A: A chiropractor, like one poster mentioned, can do a lot of help, but there are tons of great homeopathic remedies that help with headaches and migranes. I really like the products on Dr. Angel’s website. Her migrane formula combines a bunch of different vitamins so you don’t have to take multiple things. Here’s the link:

http://drjanetangel.mitamins.info/product_info.php?cPath=7&products_id=62

I hope it helps you out! I’ve used her skin/hair stuff, and muscle supplements for aches, etc, and always loved them.

Q: What are some different types of migraines?
I get really bad migraines. Severe pain, spots in my vision, loss of feeling in extremeties, vomiting, etc. I find it hard to talk, and I usually crawl to the bathroom. Yet I see other people who are walking around, working, etc. and they say, “Yeah, I have a migraine.” I cannot be prescribed certain types of birth control, because I am told I have “migraines with neurological affects.”

Are there different types, because when I get one, there is no functioning at all. Yet, when I see someone who is walking around and talking, and claims to have one, I am yet to believe that they are actually having a migraine. So are there different kinds?

A: Varying degrees of severity. Some migraines are much worse than others. Some last for days or weeks.
Many people think that any headache is a migraine. This is not true. Migraines can be on either side of the head, generally have some indication of onset, auras, tunnel vision, naseua, and extreme pain.
Migraine are in the brain stem and seem to be a chemical regulation deficiency. 3/4 of all migraine sufferers are women. Many women find it is tied to their menstral cycle.

Medication works for some, either taken everyday or on onset. Some find diet triggers the migraine, or stress, or lighting.

Migraines are really not well understood and there is little definitive information about them or how to treat them.

Q: Is there a connection between clitoral orgasms and migraines?
This is embarssing but in just the past week I have gotten shooting pains up the back of my head (that turn to horrible migraines) whenever I have a clitoral oragasm. Has anyone every experienced or heard of this? I do suffer from migraines already but this is an immediate searing pain at the exact point of climax. It’s weird, painful, embarassing but quite concerning.

A: nope…usually it helps headaches.

Q: At what age is it possible to start having migraines?
I suffer from migraines and have done since I was a teenager. My daughter, who is eight, showed all the classic symptoms (from tunnel vision followed by headache followed by being sick and then needing to sleep) yesterday. Can she really be getting a migraine at eight years old?

A: Absolutely, she can be experiencing migraines at this early age. If you have them she is doubly at risk. From my own experience, I started having them at around age 10, but did not get the prodromes until after puberty. Take her to the doctor (GP or Neurologist) so that she can be evaluated. No child should have to endure the pain of migraine…it made concentrating in school unbearable at times for me. Good luck!

Q: How do I get rid of migraines just after childbirth?
I got the migraines right after childbirth. I’m breastfeeding. What can I take that’s going to work and when will they go away? My doctor prescribed vicodin, but I got little results. Thanks for any advice.

A: You should go back and talk to your doctor. You wanna make sure that the medicines won’t affect your breast milk. Hope he can find something that helps!

Congrats on your lil one =)

Q: What is the difference between status migrainous, chronic daily headache, and transformed migraines?
I have migraines that seem to go on forever and I don’t react well to treatment. When I’m not having pain, I’m having the other symptoms. I had a headache specialist who said I had Chronic Daily Headache and Migraines. How can I be sure that they’re just regular migraines with chronic daily headaches?

A: I have found the following in the net today as I search on and try to answer your queries;

Below lists some of the major headache types:

* Migraine
* Muscle Contraction Headache/Acute Tension Type Headache
* Chronic Daily Headache
* Cluster Headache
* Ice Pick/Ice Cream Headache
* Sinister Headache: Meningitis/Subarachnoid Haemorrhage/Cranial Arteritis
* Facial Headache: Acute Sinusitis, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Temporomandibular Joint

Today, despite the toll headaches still take on millions of people around the world, we have made enormous progress in treating them. New medications, combined with nondrug therapies, are preventing, stopping or managing some of the toughest headaches around.

Tension headache
Tension headache is the most common type of headache. Two out of three people will have at least one tension headache in their lifetime.

Sinus headaches: Sinus headaches are associated with a deep and constant pain in the cheekbones, forehead or bridge of the nose.

Ice-cream headache
Eating something very cold can cause a sharp pain in the middle of your forehead or over one temple. People who get migraines may be more likely to get an ice-cream headache — so-named because it comes on immediately after eating ice-cream.

Migraine headache
Three times as many women (15 per cent) as men (5 per cent) suffer from migraine, and hormones are thought to play a significant role.

Cluster headache
Cluster headaches are relatively uncommon and tend to mainly affect men.

Vascular headaches
Vascular headaches are related to blood vessels; includes migraines and cluster headaches.

Secondary headaches
A secondary headache is a side effect of another disorder.

Hormone headache
Some women experience severe headaches including migraines at times when their hormones fluctuate, for example, around the time of their period each month or around the time of ovulation.

Chronic progressive headaches
Also called traction or inflammatory headaches, chronic progressive headaches get worse and happen more often over time.

Eye strain headache
If you have visual problems that have not been addressed by prescription glasses or contact lenses, you can get an eye strain headache, which typically causes pain and a weighty feeling around the eyes.

Temporo-mandibular joint headache
Some people may get muscle tension and pain related to a disorder of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ), the joint just in front of each ear, where your jaw bone connects to your skull.

Acute headaches
Seen in children, these are headaches that occur suddenly and for the first time and have symptoms that subside after a relatively short period of time.

Mixed headache syndrome
Also called transformed migraines, this is a combination of migraine and tension headaches. Both adults and children experience this type of headache.

Q: What’s the difference between tension headaches and migraines?
My husband has severe headaches. The Dr said it was tension headaches and a sinus infection. What I read on the internet suggests that these symptoms could also be migraines. Migraines run in his family and are currently being treated poorly. Suggestions?

A: headache is a pain in the head. Approximately seven of 10 people get headaches. A headache may be located in any part of the head and may even extend to the neck. The problem can be acute (short and isolated) or chronic (a common occurrence). Most headaches are painful and annoying but can be easily relieved with aspirin or acetaminophen. However, in some cases head pain becomes severe and debilitating, and occasionally a headache is a symptom of a serious underlying medical problem

A migraine is a common form of primary headache. Migraine pain seems to run in families, and women are three times more likely than men to experience this type of headache. The onset is usually between age 10 and 46 years. Seventy to 80 percent of all migraine headaches are classified as common migraines (migraines without a preceding aura, or an unusual sensation such as tingling or seeing zigzagging lights). Migraines that are preceded by an aura are known as classic migraines. Other forms of migraine include complicated migraine (with focal neurological symptoms), basilar migraine (with vertigo and occasionally loss of consciousness), and ophthalmic migraine (with eye pain and vision loss).

Q: What is the best way to get rid of Migraines when you’re starting to get sick to your stomach as well?
I get horrible migraines and right now I am sick to my stomach as well. Usually if I try to take Excedrin it makes me sicker and even if I don’t, I sometimes get to the point where I just throw up. I get migraines really bad too. What are some things that work for you?

A: I get really bad migraines too so I feel your pain. )

I take a RX for pain relief. It won’t help you now, but you should contact your doctor if this is a regular occurence. I find Darvon, Imitrex and Maxalt all work for me (not at the same time). Also, my doctor has recently started me on a preventative medication to try to stop the migraines before they begin. There is so much your doctor can do to help so let him/her know what is going on.

Try sipping some Coke right now. It does two things. First, the coke syrup helps settle (most peoples’) your stomach. Secondly, the caffeine in the pop constricts the bloods vessels. This will help with the blood rushing to your head (which is what is causing the throbbing).

Lay down in bed. Keep the room dark and noise to a minimum. Lay a cold compress on your forehead…or if you have some Migraine Ice use that. Sometimes it helps me if I tie a necktie around my head (like a scarf). The pressure helps the pain, and it probably acts a little like a tourniquet restricting the blood flow.

I hope this helps you. Take care of yourself.

Q: Migraine ?
I get a couple migraines a month. They are always on my left side and hurt like hell. I usually get them in the evening so I can just go to bed and when I wake up they are gone only I have a lot of pressure on my right side – not pain, just pressure that usually goes away after mid-day. I was just wondering if anyone else has this problem and if they have any tips on how to make it feel better without having to go to sleep. And Excedrin Migraine, it says to only take two tablets in a 24 hour period, can you take three if two just does not work?

A: I would NOT take excdedrin magraine because it is full of caffeien, and when it wears off you are susceptible to rebound migraine, which sounds like the pressure you are feeling on the right side.

I have an excellent headache doctor/neurologist, and sounds like you might want to find the same, if you do not have one already.

I am attaching a link to the national headache foundation which might contain some helpful information for you until you get to a new doctor.

Good luck, and sorry for your pain.

Q: migraine?????
ive had a migraine for 4 days and it wont go awa 9tey usually last 3 to 5 days 4 me) how do i convince my mom to let me stay home??? (she doesn’t get migraines but my aunts do, so she doesn’t understand the pain)

A: If you are in cold country use all warm things.
Pl try cold water bath and observe if in hot country, if pain increases use warm.
If you have cough/cold body hot water bath will help.
Massage is good thing, pl try.
Pl try simple acupressure given below for immediate relief.
If it fails you will have to go for Acupuncture.

There is hardly any medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES, Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc are their causes.
None of them can be treated with medicine.
Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don’t treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, tension, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods, SMOKING and alcohole.

Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

If it is acute pl search a painful point (with round tipped pen/jimmy) 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

For forehead/eye pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Q: What is the best migraine medication you have tried, and why is it the best?
I’ve had migraines off and on for years, due to a car accident. The last 2 years, the migraines have cropped up more often and my doctor will prescribe a migraine med for me to have on hand. The problem is, she says that they are all very similar.

So, the question for yahoo users is, in your personal migraine experiences, what prescription migraine medication worked best, and were there side effects, etc?

Thanks!

A: I have had migraines for 30 years. None are the best. The question is in finding the best one for you. You are the only one who can determine that. Ask the Doc. to prescribe the migraine abortive medications one at a time until you find the one that works best for you.

I personally use Imitrex. I have also tried Maxalt, Zomig and all of the others that I don’t remember the names of. Imitrex has been the best for me.

The key with any of these is to take them immediately, as soon as you realize that the pain is coming or expect that it is heading to migraine level. If you wait until you have a full blown migraine, no medication will work.

Keep a daily headache diary when you try the new meds. At the end of a few days, or weeks depending on how often you get them, you will have the details for the Doctor. Help them to help you.

Best of luck.

Q: How can I relieve a migraine without medicines?
I get slight migraines when my body is under stress. Like when I’m working too hard, my sinuses are acting up, I’m worrying too much. What are things I can do to make my head feel better? It feels like there’s a ring around my head and someone is pushing down on it. I took migraine medicine years ago, but I’m seeking new solutions.

A: This sounds more like a tension headache than a migraine… usually improved by massaging back of neck to ease tight muscles, and maybe using some of that “4-Head” stick available from chemists, not medicine but aromatherapy I think.
Hope you find your solution

Q: What’s the longest a migraine usually lasts and is numbness on the side of your head a migraine symptom?
I’ve had a migraine for two weeks now and the pain is mostly near my eyes, but not really both sides of my head at the same time. Sometimes it feels numb, other times a sharp stabbing pain, and sometimes a dull throbbing pain. I have a history of head injuries and concussions and my mother died of a brain tumor. Because of my history, is it normal that I should have such bad headaches or should I see a doctor?

A: Based on your symptoms and family history, please see a doctor, soon! A neurologist would be best. If you need a referral, see your primary care doctor first explain everything you did above to them and ask for a referral to a neurologist.

Q: What is the most efficacious treatment for migraine headaches?
Migraine headaches is the biggest source of chronic pain. There is however a very thin line of distinction between Cervicogenic, Migraine and Tension headaches. I reckon drugs are the first line of defence however do other forms of treatment like physiotherapy help at all .

A: to be honest, i dont know about physiotherapy. i suffered from migraines for years until i was refered to a “headache specialist”, not a “neurologist”, but a headache specialist, after my initial consultation, she felt that my migraines were caused by a vitamin deficiency, she ordered tests, and sure enough, B12 deficient.
ever since then, i take 1000 mcg of B12 every day and have not even had so much as a hint of a headache since then.
it might be something worth checking out for you.

Q: What’s the difference between Advil Migraine and normal Advil?
I KNOW that one’s for migraine and one’s for others…What I’m asking is, is there actually a big difference between one and the other?

It looks like they use the same medical ingredient, so how exactly is one targeted at migraines and the other not?

A: Same active ingredients. It’s all marketing. Plain Advil is effective against migraines.

Q: What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches ?
My migraine headaches hurts so bad, my medications i took are not helping at all. Is there anything i could do to relieve my migraine headaches.

A: Migraine headaches can be the worst if not addressed immedeatly. Here are a couple of helpful hints, that I hope you find useful: 1) Immedeatly focus on relaxing… running the thoughts of stress or fear in your brain will not assist in this, the easiest way is 3 deep breaths, each one a little deeper than before, we also don’t want you to pass out! 2) close your eyes and start to visualize! Imagine you have a small camera inside of your own head and begin to inspect that area that is causing you the most amount of discomfort, what shape is it, what colour do you see, is it smooth or jagged along the edges, and as you notice the particulars of this discomfort, then start to take a look at a part of your head/ brain that feels perfectly fine. Migraines very rarely effect or occupy the entire head so there is usually a part if the head/brain that does feel “normal” as you notice the same qualities about that part of your head you can now begin to become creative in making the “two area” the same… preferabbly the area of discomfort the same as the part that feels normal!

Be Well

Kevin

Q: What exactly causes this killer migraine days before my period?
I get a migraine 2 days before my period every month. Nothing helps it. Not laying down, different medicines, taking a shower, eating, etc.

What is it that causes it? Can going on birth control help this?

A: i think you are a high blood. try to go to doctor and tell that you have always migrain.

Q: What is the best way to treat a migraine?
I get migraines every so often, and I was wondering what the best way to treat them was. I’ve used Excedrine Migraine, but it doesn’t always work. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appriciate it.

A: I feel your pain-literally! I have been getting migraines since I was six years old, and I am currently 21. I have been studying migraines for years since they are such a big part of my life, unfortunately. It is crucial that you take medication when you feel the SLIGHTEST migraine coming on. This could simply be a slight pain in your temple that comes and goes. I understand the fear everyone has today of taking too much meds but you know what, the pain you will feel later IS NOT WORTH IT! Once the migraine hits, no meds will really help you out. You just have to tough it out, but there are ways to get through it. Wet a hand towel with cold water and place it above your eyes. Lay there for about a half an hour, and you should feel some relief. You should have someone rub your neck, and massage your pressure points such as your temples or the area between your thumb and index finger. Head-On is something you can buy at Walgreens that offers temporary relief. It is almost like a Bengay for your head, that basically relieves the tension in your muscles in the forehead area. Otherwise, make sure you are in a dark room with no lights or noise. It might seem impossible, but try to get some sleep. If I can suggest anything, it is to see your doctor and get some prescription meds such as Imitrex for your occassional migraines. They really affect personal life and restrict most people from doing what they want to do. I just set up a blog called MIGRAINESINTHEMEDIA.BLOGSPOT.COM… I will shortly be posting stories and updates on there for migraine sufferers, and am trying to set up somewhat of an online help center…. because frankly, no one realy understands what you’re going through except other migraine sufferers. I hope this helps! Good luck!

Q: How do you balance a migraine and a screaming baby?
I woke up with a migraine and my daughter decided she wanted to test her vocal cords at maximum volume and I think my head is going to explode! What do you do when you have a headache and baby doesn’t want to be quiet?

A: I suffered from migraines for years until i was refered to a “headache specialist”, not a “neurologist”, but a headache specialist, after my initial consultation, she felt that my migraines were caused by a vitamin deficiency, she ordered tests, and sure enough, B12 deficient. Ever since then, i take 1000 mcg of B12 every day and have not even had so much as a hint of a headache since then.

Miraculous drugs for migrines that are available only with a prescription. Migrine drugs arrests the vascular problems that cause the pain within a short period. Contact your doctor to get a prescription for Imitrex or other medicines. Some people can completely control migraine problems with the newer drugs.

Sometimes a cold cloth over your head and a dark room will help.

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Q: How do you reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches without a prescription?
I have been getting migraine headaches for almost a year now and i went on the pill which helped. However Sometimes I still get full-blown migraines and sometimes I get really bad headaches that occur randomly and debilitate me for the day. I have tylenol threes and I also have some expensive tablets that dissolve on the tongue. Does anyone have any all-natural tricks or remedies?

A: Limit foods containing MSG. Limit deli meats, hot dogs, seafood. Avoid thiamine found in chocolate , cheeses. Apply ice pack as soon when know attack is starting. Avoid Nuti Sweet, does not say other brands. Increase Magnesium, it is muscle relaxant. Practice unwinding, relaxing techniques, music, light exercises, and not sudden change from work to time off fast paced activity.
Some persons have success by starting the herb fewerfew.Do not take if pregnant or notice swollen lips, tight throat.

Q: How to get rid of a migraine while at work?
Does anyone have any insider tips on how to get rid of a migraine while at work. I sit in front of a computer all day drafting and we have horrid fluorescent lighting in here? Any ideas?

A: I suggest taking at least a minute long break every 15 minutes to look away from the screen, and maybe do some neck stretches. My first medical line of defense after I start getting one is then to take sudafed (for the pressure) and ibuprofen (for the pain and associated muscle tightness). If that doesn’t work within an hour, I take a triptan drug. Maxalt works for me, and no longer even makes me drowsy, but see your doctor and make sure you get on the right one for you. There’s a balancing act of course, where the side effects of the drug could be worse than the migraine itself, but very little is worse than a migraine in my book.

Q: How do you reduce pain when you have a migraine headache?
I’m looking for a home remedy to reduce the pain for a migraine headache. I went to the doctors and the medicine he gave me does’t work. Please help me. I have had this migraine for a week.

A: There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves’ juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

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Q: Can a chiropractor really help resolve migraine headaches?
My wife has had migraine headaches for 30 years. Maxalt pills are what help her, but it only lessens the pain, and it makes her very woozy and with no energy. Would it be worth it to go see a chiropractor to see if they can find a pinched nerve or something? Thanks!

A: I went to a chiropractor and he helped me. I wouldn’t let him torque my neck but I let him pull it and stretch it. Also he held my head in his hands and sort of did this “snake dance” with it. He also used the activator on my neck. I only had to go a few times and now I only get migraines about once in a few months.
Excedrin Back and Body is only aspirin and tylenol mixed without caffeine and three of those work if I take them early.
I found out I was sensitive to msg and aspartame, asulfame k and phenylalanine. My son inherited this, too. We quit eating or drinking all items containing these and the migraines almost never come.