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A Daily Relaxation Guide
Stress is thought to contribute to headaches. Breathing techniques, exercise, imagery, music and affirmations can help you get a better handle on stress....
Acupuncture For Migraine Treatment
Acupuncture may be helpful alone or in conjunction with drug-based treatment plans for migraine sufferers. Evidence is mixed on the effectiveness and treatment should be provided by a professional ac...
Adolescents and Headaches
The adolescent years involve many physical and emotional changes, both of which may trigger or coincide with headaches. It's important to receive treatment now to alleviate pain and prevent more head...
Alcohol and Headaches
Alcohol can make headaches worse in people already prone to them and can cause painful hangover headaches in those who are normally headache-free. Staying hydrated and limiting alcohol consumption ca...
Are Migraines Linked With Stroke?
The link between stroke and migraine is a very contentious but interesting one. It is not yet known for definite how the two are connected, but people with migraine aura do have a higher stroke risk....
Are Sleep Headaches Rare?
The simple answer is yes, headaches that start during sleep, and that actually wake you from sleep, are quite rare. It is much more usual for a headache to come on during the day....
Aromatherapy For Headache Relief
Aromatherapy utilizes plant oils to treat headache pain. Various oils can be used through massage, lotions, candles or a diffuser to ease your migraines and headaches....
Assessing the Severity of Your Head Pain
Pain scales can be helpful to assess the intensity of headaches or migraines. They can show progress and allow a doctor to monitor a patient's pain levels....
Aura in Headaches: What Causes It?
A migraine aura is due to a complex set of events that happen in the brain; our understanding of exactly what causes an aura is at a relatively early stage....
Avoiding Tension and Stress
A great deal of the stress in our lives in inevitable. It's important to develop coping mechanisms to handle stress and help prevent painful headaches....
Basilar-Type Migraine
Basilar migraines are a rare and intense form of migraine headache that involve a strong aura phase with often severe sensory symptoms. Treatment is usually similar to that suggested for common migra...
Be Up To Date With New Pain Relief Treatments
Keeping up to date with new options for managing head pain is important to help you find successful pain relief. New drugs such as Treximet are one hopeful measure against migraines....
Botox and Surgery
Botox can be used to treat specific muscles in a person's face and neck area that may be triggering migraines. If successful, surgery can then be used to provide long-lasting results....
Butterburr: Pros and Cons
Butterburr, or butterbur, is the common name of an extract from the plant Petasites hybridus. It has been tested in a full clinical trial, which concluded it could prevent migraine headaches...
Can Avoiding Perfume Prevent Migraine?
People who are allergic to perfume can develop rashes, asthma, feel sick and get frequent migraines. Avoiding all perfumes can mean fewer headaches - but it’s not that easy....
Can Magnetism Treat Migraines?
It is no surprise that people with migraines are tempted to try just about anything to rid themselves of their terrible headaches - but can magnetism help?...
Can Neuromuscular Dentistry Prevent Headaches?
Neuromuscular dentists specialise in alignment disorders of the jaw and teeth and claim that they have had good results with people who have been troubled by headaches over a long period of time....
Can Oxygen Treatment Help Headaches?
Oxygen therapy for severe headaches has been proposed as a potential treatment; its effectiveness has never really been proven but recent clinical trials have produced interesting results....
Can Surgery Relieve Migraine?
A type of surgery used in brow lifts could hold the key to curing the most severe migraines....
Can The Weather Cause Headaches?
Weather can trigger headaches and migraines, whether that is temperature, pressure, humidity or a combination of all three. Identifying your specific weather sensitivities and treating headaches befo...
Child Friendly Headache Questionnaire
Similar to adults, children get headaches and migraines. A questionnaire to assess their headaches needs to be child-friendly to be effective....
Chiropractic Care for Headaches
Chiropractic care can be a helpful alternative treatment for headaches. Be careful to choose a qualified practitioner....
Chiropractic Care For Migraines
Chiropractic care is a non-drug alternative to alleviate headache pain. It is particularly helpful for cervicogenic headaches and less so for migraines....
Chronic and Hemicrania Continua Headaches
Hemicrania continua is a form of chronic headaches. Pain is usually moderate and most sufferers find relief with the drug indomethacin...
Cigarettes and Headaches
Cigarettes can trigger many headache forms and reducing or eliminating them completely provides many benefits. Using various strategies under your doctor's guidance is recommended....
Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are extremely painful, often debilitating headaches that occur in cycles, often with periods of remission. Various medications may help to reduce the frequency and prevent onset of ...
Constant Head Pain and Tingling: What Could it Be?
Chronic headaches can be worrying and, at the age of 14, you need to get to the bottom of why you are having bad headaches so often....
Coping With Holiday Headaches
Holidays at any time of year - summer holidays, winter holidays or the break at Christmas and New Year are a time to relax, but minor ailments such as headaches can spoil things unless you take simpl...
Could My Headache Mean a Brain Tumour?
A headache can be one of the symptoms of a brain tumour but this type of cancer is very rare. It is far more likely that a headache is due to another cause that can be discovered and managed....
Creating a Headache Care Sheet for Your Child's School
Creating a headache care sheet for your child's school can help your child to receive monitored, safe care for his or her headaches. It also helps teachers to be informed of your child's condition....
Daily Persistent Headaches
Chronic daily headaches are those occurring frequently and are a barrier to normal functioning. Medications and alternative therapies to relieve stress and improve posture are suggested for treatment...
Deep Brain Stimulation and Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches are severe and disabling and there are not really any safe and effective treatments that can help. A new deep brain stimulation technique may be about to change that....
Do Children Get Migraines?
Migraine is often thought of as an adult type of headache but it is the most common cause of serious headaches in children and can start from the age of about 6 years....
Do Headache Remedies Make False Claims?
Many headache remedies, natural and pharmaceutical, claim their products are better than all others. It is important to look at the evidence and choose something that suits you....
Does Botox Help Cure Headaches?
Botox shows benefits for treating headaches and migraines. More research will better determine the full potential and side effects of Botox for head pain....
Does Stroke Cause Headaches?
Stroke is a serious and potentially fatal event that occurs in the brain and is usually accompanied by a very severe headache....
Does Using Electronic Devices Cause Headaches?
Using computers, watching TV and playing computer games may seem like a recipe for a headache but research shows it is more likely to feel head pain if you listen to loud music....
Drinking Water
Dehydration is a common cause of headaches and migraines. By consuming enough water through food and drink and avoiding excessive consumption of diuretics such as caffeine, you can prevent high water...
Eat Your Way To Fewer Headaches
Food is considered a trigger of migraine headaches. Careful management of intake as well as incorporating good eating principles and maintaining a healthy weight can help in migraine prevention....
Effectiveness and Side Effects of Headache Drugs
It can be a challenge to obtain the maximum effectiveness of a drug while still minimizing side effects. Your doctor can answer any questions and concerns and you should always be sure to carefully f...
Epileptic Attacks and Migraine
Epileptics have an increased likelihood of suffering from migraines and treatment must address both disorders. Research is promising for drugs that can simultaneously treat the conditions....
Facts and Figures About Headaches
It is difficult to estimate how many people suffer from a headache at any one time but facts and figures that are available about headaches make interesting reading....
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Headaches
People with fibromyalgia are also likely to suffer from chronic and the pain can be compounded by depression and anxiety. Talk to your doctor about treating all of your conditions with one drug....
Flicker Illness
Flicker illness is a relatively new concept that refers to the headaches, nausea and vertigo that result from exposure to flickering lights....
Food Additives and Migraines
Food additives are approved for use in food but studies show mixed results on whether there is a definite migraine link. Until then, a food diary, careful reading of labels and general caution may he...
Good Posture and Deep Breathing
Poor posture can trigger headaches and when corrected, you may find head pain relief. Combining good posture with deep breathing exercises may also help your headaches....
Guide to a Headache Free Home
The home is a source of many headache and migraine triggers. These include dust, odours and family stress. Reducing these triggers should provide headache relief....
Head Injury: Signs That There Could Be Brain Damage
A minor fall or blow to the head can cause a brain injury that is potentially fatal. All head injuries need to be carefully monitored....
Head Pain: Don't Ignore It
Ignoring head pain won't make it disappear and may, in fact, make it worse. A positive open attitude about your headaches coupled with medical treatment can help you handle headache pain....
Headache and Migraine Impact Quiz
Sometimes, it can take a quiz for us to actually see in writing the impact that head pain is having on our lives. In turn, this can help initiate a trip to the doctor for treatment options....
Headache and Migraine Relief During Pregnancy
Headaches are common during pregnancy, with migraines being particularly painful. Identifying triggers and then treating migraines with natural methods such as yoga and massage may be effective. On ...
Headache Homeopathy
Homeopathy is an alternative treatment that may be helpful for headache and migraine sufferers. Treatments such as silicea and ignatia are examples of those suggested. A qualified practitioner shoul...
Headache With Pins and Needles: Is This Serious?
Headaches are a very common condition that can cause severe pain and distress and it is a good idea to check out severe headaches with your doctor....
Headaches After Head Injuries
Headaches may be temporary or chronic following a head injury. Your doctor may require imaging test to ensure no major abnormality. Treatment involves pain management with medication or lifestyle ch...
Headaches and Blood Sugar
Blood sugar fluctuations can trigger headaches. By eating regular meals and consuming lower glycaemic foods, you can help prevent headaches....
Headaches and Depression
Headaches and depression may occur simultaneously and it can be difficult for a sufferer to seek out help. Medication and alternative treatments may help to address both ailments....
Headaches and Eyesight
Headaches can result from poor eyesight as well as various eye-related problems. Rest your eyes, take a mild pain reliever and consult your doctor....
Headaches and Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency can cause headaches. If your doctor determines that your iron deficiency is the source of your headaches, you may require supplementation....
Headaches and Migraines in Women
Women have specialized needs for headache and migraine treatment. Hormones, oral contraception and unique stressful factors must be taken into account when devising a treatment plan....
Headaches Caused By Brain and Skull Abnormality
Brain and skull abnormalities resulting from head injury can cause painful headaches that may last for months or years. Various drugs and alternative treatments can help to ease the pain....
Headaches Caused By Infection
Infections may cause headaches and migraines or intensify pre-existing ones. Treatment is aimed at removing the infection and providing immediate pain relief....
Headaches Caused by Tensions and Stress
Tension headaches are often caused by stress and can be treated through drugs, lifestyle adjustments and alternative approaches. Relieving a source of stress, whenever possible, is the preferable tre...
Headaches During The Night
Headaches may occur during the night or just after wakening and can prevent a restful sleep. Sleep apnea and low blood sugar are two factors that may contribute to nighttime headaches....
Headaches in Children
Children require a unique approach to headache pain. Headaches may be primary or secondary and may be prevented by reducing stress, eating a healthy diet and avoiding triggers....
Headaches in People Over 50
Adults over age fifty have different headache patterns than younger people. Treatment needs to address the other conditions that may be present and a full medical evaluation is important....
Headaches in School: Coping Skills for Kids
Headaches can make school difficult for kids. By keeping communication open and positive and formulating a treatment plan with your child's doctor, you can prevent and address headaches....
Headaches? Check The Lighting
Indoor and outdoor lighting can trigger a headache or migraine attack. Reducing, adjusting or eliminating incandescent and fluorescent lighting and wearing sunglasses when outside can help prevent an...
Helping Kids Cope With Headaches Without Medication
Head pain is difficult for children and there are non-medication methods of coping. Work with your child to develop skills to handle headaches and migraines....
Herbal Remedies for Headache and Migraine Relief
Herbal remedies can help prevent and treat headache pain. Gingko, feverfew and chamomile are examples of herbs that can help head pain. Talk to your doctor and an herbalist for more information....
Hormone Headaches
Hormones headaches are usually caused by fluctuating hormone levels and these change depending on a woman's age and stage in life. Medications and lifestyle adjustments can help a woman manage hormon...
How Are Headaches Diagnosed?
Diagnosis is the first step in headache management and treatment. Your doctor will ask questions about the pain and may order tests before working out a treatment plan....
How Do Triptans Treat Migraines?
Triptans, drugs used to treat severe migraines, work differently to the standard painkillers such as paracetamol. Instead, they act on blood vessels to remove the source of the pain....
How I Cope With Menstrual Headaches: A Case Study
Some women suffer headaches or migraines only at the time of their period. Lifestyle changes, avoiding migraine triggers and getting enough sleep can all help women cope....
How to Recognise a Concussion Headache
Recognising a concussion is very important, particularly in infants and toddlers, who can't explain that they have a headache and don't feel well....
Hydrocephalus Caused My Headaches: A Case Study
Hydrocephalus occurs in babies who have spina bifida, but it can develop in adults if the normal drainage mechanism that balances the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is disturbed by an infection....
Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy and its forms, such as hydrotherapy, may be helpful for headache sufferers. Choose an accredited physiotherapist and try cold and hot hydrotherapy treatments at home....
Hypnosis For Headache Relief
Hypnosis is meant to help headaches by guiding a person into a relaxed state. It can be performed alone or through a hypnotherapist and may be an excellent complement to a medication-based treatment ...
Hypnotherapy Worked for Me: A Case Study
Dealing with the stress that leads to tension headaches and using techniques such as hypnotherapy to promote relaxation can reduce the intensity and frequency of such headaches quite successfully....
I Get Migraines But No Headache: A Case Study
We spoke to Rhoda who has migraines but no headache. Rhoda explains how after a year of tests the doctors finally discovered she has 'silent migraines'....
I Had a Cough Headache: A Case Study
A cough headache is a rare form of headache that is caused by coughing; it comes on immediately, lasts for a few seconds to a few minutes....
I Had Acupuncture for Migraine: A Case Study
Acupuncture is an alternative medicine therapy that has shown some good results for treating migraine. Some remain sceptical but Jane is a happy convert....
I Suffered Whiplash Headaches: A Case Study
When Sue got whiplash, she went through months of discomfort and headaches. Although these are now gone, she still struggles with some of the psychological after effects....
I Took Part in a Clinical Trial: A Case Study
Clinical trials test new drugs such as tonabersat, a potential migraine prevention treatment. When drugs are shown to be safe and effective, they can be prescribed to large numbers of patients....
'Ice Pick' Sudden and Intense Headaches
Ice pick headaches are brief but painful headaches accompanied by stabbing pains. Indomethacin may provide relief and research is still ongoing for the use of melatonin as treatment....
Insomnia and Headaches
Insomnia can be an overlooked culprit that triggers headaches and migraines. By addressing your insomnia and obtaining adequate sleep, you may be able to significantly improve headaches....
Is Caffeine a Cause or Treatment?
Small doses of caffeine in medication or food and drink may help your headache pain, but larger doses can cause withdrawal headaches and other unpleasant symptoms. If in doubt, speak to your doctor a...
Keeping a Migraine Diary
Headaches and migraines can be triggered by many things in our environments, from food additives to fragrances. Consider creating a headache diary to identify your own personal triggers....
Keeping Track of Headache Triggers
Headache triggers are not always static and can change as your body changes or as your doctor introduces new medications and treatments to your headache management plan. As such, it's important to ke...
Living With Cluster Headaches: A Case Study
People with cluster headaches suffer daily with 2 to 10 attacks that last about an hour, usually during the night. Attacks can persist for weeks, then stop for months or years....
Living With Migraine: A Case Study
Migraines are severe headaches caused by vascular disturbances. Migraines can be triggered by different events and causes – understanding the trigger can lead to better migraine management....
Male and Female Differences in Headache Triggers
Men and women have different headache triggers and experience headache pain in unique ways. Identifying triggers can help to keep headaches at bay....
Managing Migraine in the Workplace
Migraines affect the productivity and comfort of many sufferers but there are ways to address the pain and reduce the problems associated with work. A good attitude and honesty about migraines is an ...
Medication for Preventing Headaches and Migraines
Preventing a migraine before it starts is the ideal approach. Drug classes such as calcium channel blockers, antidepressants and ergots may help prevent migraines. Options and side effects should be...
Migraine Classification
Overall, there are six major classifications: migraine without aura, migraine with aura, childhood migraine (called childhood periodic syndrome), retinal migraine, complicated migraine and probable mi...
Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire
The migraine disability assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire can help a physician and patient understand the impact of migraines on the patient's life. In turn, this can facilitate better treatment....
Migraine Patches: Do They Work and Where Do I Get One?
Transdermal migraine patches would be a very good way to take pain relief medication for migraine, particularly if you are nauseous; these may be available soon....
Migraines and Coexisiting Illness
Migraines may exist alongside other conditions, independently or otherwise. Treatment must take into account all health problems and drugs targeting multiple conditions are often preferable....
Migraines and Massage
Some people find massage helpful in preventing and treating migraine headaches. There are several types of massage therapy that may decrease stress and increase serotonin. A professional therapist i...
Migraines and Menopause
Menopause is a time of significant emotional changes for women, which can affect migraine headache patterns. HRT and phytoestrogens may be helpful but should be discussed with a doctor....
Migraines and Obesity
Obesity is thought to increase the frequency and severity of migraines although the exact mechanism is still unknown. If you are overweight, it is wise to talk to your doctor about ways to shed the e...
Migraines and Oral Contraception
The oral contraceptive pill is linked with migraine headaches and may increase or decrease migraine frequency and intensity. Your doctor can discuss options for other pills and methods of birth contr...
Migraines that Affect Vision: Retinal Migraine
Retinal migraines are considered a rare migraine variant where total temporary blindness occurs in one eye. Treatment is generally similar to that suggested for common migraines....
Migraines With and Without Aura
Migraines are broadly divided into those with aura, and those without. Migraines with aura tend to involve visual cues and those without have more generalized signs....
Monitoring Headache Therapy Over Time
Headache therapy needs to be monitored over time because headache or migraine patterns can change as you age. New health conditions and medications can also affect how you experience head pain....
My Food Caused My Headaches: A Case Study
Several foods are known to trigger vascular headaches such as migraines. Identifying these food triggers and avoiding them can cut down the frequency and intensity of headaches....
My Glasses Made My Head Hurt: A Case Study
Cheap designer glasses look great but it is the lenses that make up the glasses that help you see. Problems with cheap lenses can cause eyestrain and headaches....
My Headaches Were Due to an Aneurysm: A Case Study
A brain aneurysm, a swelling in a blood vessel, can develop without producing symptoms. If it bursts, it causes an intensely painful and disabling headache and emergency treatment is required....
My Sinus Headaches were a Real Pain: A Case Study
Sinus polyps are non-cancerous growths in the sinuses that can prevent good drainage and clearance of infected material after a cold, increasing the risk of sinusitis and sinus headaches....
My Sports Injury Lead to My Headaches: A Case Study
Sports injuries to the base of the neck can cause muscle and nerve damage that can lead to referred pain in the face and head later on....
New Delivery Methods for Headache Treatments
New delivery methods for headaches and migraines can reduce side effects and discomfort for patients. Iontophoretic delivery is a newer method that has many benefits....
New Migraine Treatments
There are a multitude of effective migraine drugs on the market and newer drugs and supplements show promise for the treatment of pain and associated symptoms. Speak with your doctor about drug trial...
Numbness in Head With Pain and Dizziness: What Can it Be?
Any type of unusual headache ought to be checked out by a doctor to make sure you don't have an underlying illness but if all tests are clear, stress or muscular problems might be at the root of the s...
Orgasms and Migraines
Sexually related headaches and migraines can be very painful and may disrupt a person's sex life. Relieving stress and taking medications may prevent and treat these headaches....
Overuse of Headache Medication
Medication overuse can result in rebound headaches. Following dosage instructions and limiting medication use to a few days a week can help prevent unpleasant rebound headaches....
Pain in Left Temple: What Could it Be?
Headaches are common but when they change their pattern or become more severe suddenly it is best to seek medical advice....
Prescription Versus Non-Prescription Migraine Relief
You may have wondered if prescription migraine medication is preferable to non-prescription treatment, and vice versa. Talk to your doctor about incorporating both into your migraine management plan....
Preventing Migraines With Vitamins
Vitamin supplements, particularly vitamin B and folic acid might help reduce migraine headaches but there is no large-scale trial evidence yet....
Prolonged Migraines
Prolonged headaches can be daily ones or individual ones that are long lasting. Medications, elimination of triggers and stress reduction may be used in treatment....
Putting Together a Headache Treatment Kit
Not only can a headache treatment kit be important for locating headache treatments rapidly when needed, but it can also serve as a convenient way to access treatments during travel away from home....
Quiz to Assess Head Pain: Headache or Migraine?
Head pain varies and your signs and symptoms may point to a headache or migraine. Quiz yourself as a starting point and then see your doctor for accurate diagnosis....
Rebound Headaches Nearly Ruined My Life: A Case Study
Taking painkillers can relieve headaches but taking them too often can cause rebound headaches - constant head pain that painkillers can’t get rid of....
Resources and Support for Headaches
Support and resources are important for education and headache management. The Internet, books and counselling or family support can help you get better control of your head pain....
Scalp Pain: What Causes It?
Scalp pain has several possible causes but is one of those health problems that sometimes proves impossible to diagnose, suggesting it may also have a stress component....
Sinus Headaches
Headaches can result from inflammation and congestion of the sinuses. Your doctor may prescribe medication to treat any bacterial infection and you can use over-the-counter pain relievers for immedia...
Sleep Apnea and Morning Headaches
Sleep apnea is one of the most common underlying factors that lead to morning headaches. Other symptoms are feeling constantly tired in the morning, whatever time you went to bed....
Telcagepant: A Promising New Migraine Treatment
Telcagepant, a promising new migraine treatment has shown good results in a large clinical trial showing it’s just as effective as triptans, but produces far fewer side effects. Results were published...
Tension Headaches and the Alexander Technique
The Alexander technique is gaining a good reputation for being able to treat the root causes of not only tension headaches, but also back pain and other muscle-tension related aches....
The Cost of Headaches in the UK
Headaches are often regarded as a minor illness that it is possible to recover from quickly, or even work through. However, in reality, headaches have a huge economic impact....
The Dental Connection
Various dental problems can cause headaches, including impacted wisdom teeth, poor bites and gum infections. Visit your dentist to obtain treatment....
The Genetics of Migraines
Research is still ongoing in the studies of migraines and genetics but several familial links have been established. Serotonin appears to also play a role but any conclusive links appear to be years ...
The Impact of Sweeteners On Headaches
Sweeteners have not definitively been shown to cause headaches but anecdotal evidence and some studies suggesting a link do exist. It is recommended that those sensitive to sweeteners avoid or limit ...
Thyroid Disease and Headaches
Thyroid disease involves over or under-stimulation of the thyroid gland and can intensify headache patterns. If your headaches are a symptom of thyroid disease, controlling your thyroid through medic...
Tips For Using Headache Medication Safely
Using headache medication safely will help to ensure that you treat headaches without suffering from dangerous side effects. Follow directions, ask questions and be aware of any cautions and side eff...
Top Ten Tips for Headache and Migraine Relief
Migraines and other headaches don't have to ruin your life. There are various tips that can prevent and relieve the pain, from healthy eating to limiting stimulant use....
Travel Tips for Headache Sufferers
Travel can disrupt sleep and eating patterns as well as cause stress, all of which lead to headaches. Planning ahead to deal with these changes can ensure your travel is headache free....
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Does it Cause Headaches?
Trigeminal neuralgia that affects the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve does cause headaches, as the pain is concentrated in the forehead, around the eye and at the top of the skull....
Types of Headache: Facts and Figures
The International Headache Society defines headaches into three main categories and then many different sub categories to help with headache diagnosis....
Using Meditation to Manage Relief
Meditation is an ancient healing form that promotes relaxation as well as stress and pain management. It may help your headaches and you can try various forms, with the aim being to spend time on you...
Vertigo and Migraines
Vertigo is characterized by dizziness and may occur as a symptom of migraines, in conjunction with migraines or independently of them. Your doctor can provide a differential diagnosis and suggest tre...
Walking and Fresh Air
Fresh outdoor air coupled with walking can provide headache relief as well as offering other health benefits. Check with your doctor before embarking on a walking plan....
Watching 3D Films Gives Me a Headache: A Case Study
3D films are the in thing at the moment but if you have less than perfect vision watching them can give you a headache and nausea. So will the new 3D televisions really become popular?...
What are Migraines?
Migraines are severe headaches and affect more women than men. They may be classic and involve an aura, or common, with no aura. There are currently various theories regarding a cause....
What Causes Allergy Headaches?
Headaches and allergies seem to go together but both are common and both have a range of different causes. The jury is still out on whether there is a definite association....
What is a Spinal Tap Headache?
A spinal tap to extract cerebrospinal fluid for analysis, or an injection of anaesthetic into the spinal fluid may cause fluid to leak out, causing a spinal tap headache....
What is a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage?
A subarachnoid haemorrhage occurs when one of the arteries leading into the brain bursts, usually at the point of an aneurysm. Bleeding into the subarachnoid space can cause brain damage....
What is the Headache Impact Test?
The headache impact test is a short questionnaire that helps patients and doctors to clarify how much headaches cause disability and impact on quality of life....
What to Take When a Migraine Hits
Various over-the-counter and prescription drugs are available to treat a migraine should it occur. Also helpful are rest, a dark room and a cool cloth on your head. Talk to your doctor about which t...
When To Seek Medical Advice
It can be confusing to decide when your headaches require medical attention but it is always best to err on the side of caution and see a doctor if in doubt. Proper diagnosis is essential to effectiv...
When to Suspect Meningitis
Having a severe headache can be a sign of meningitis. Other symptoms include a stiff neck, light phobia, vomiting, a fever and a rash....
Why Don't Doctors Prescribe Ergotamines Now?
Ergotamines, drugs extract from the ergot fungus, were used to treat migraines until the 1990s, when triptans took over. Triptans are safer and cause fewer side effects....
Why Eyestrain Leads to Headaches
Eyestrain can be the result of any activity in which the eyes focus in one place for a long time. Using a computer screen for much of the day is one of the worst culprits....
You Can Now Get Botox for Migraine
Patients diagnosed with chronic migraine are now eligible for migraine prevention using Botox injections, which officially became available for this condition in July 2010....