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natural headache treatment

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Q: Can anyone recommend natural treatments for headache?
I woke up at 7 am this morning with a headache across the front of my eyes, I only had 2 units of alcohol last night, SO doubt it is a hangover.

So far today I have tried

Co dyrdamol ( paracetamol and codeine)
80mg of codeine
Hedex ( not sure whats in that I think paracetamol and asprin)
Nureofen express
Nurefeon plus ( codine)
feminax ( contains paracetomol and a muscel rexlaxant)
I also took alka seltzer.

I was careful to space the products containing parecetomol so not to cause damage although I have gone slightly over the recommended amount.

I have drank lots of water, Ive spent most of the day lying down in a darkened room with a cool pad over my eyes, and I have still got a headache ( although it is much less severe now)

My question is, do you know of any natural remedies as I clearly cannot take anymore painkillers

Should I call NHS direct ( everytime I do they just tell me to go to the doctors or A and E, Im not going to A and E for a headache and wait for hours for a headache which is not that severe now.

A: Lemon Tea. That really helps.

Q: Natural Treatment For Migraine Headaches?
Is there any way to treat acne without medicine.

A: HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT(s) FOR SINUSITIS / HEADACHES / MIGRAINES :-

SINUSITIS :-

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

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

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

Tearing pain in head; from root of nose, extending to forehead with nausea; dryness of mucous passages Natrum Mur 30, 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 30 or 200 4 hourly

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

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

HEADACHE :-

With constant nausea; clean tongue Ipecac 30, 3 hourly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Violent headache due to working under gas light; sunstroke Glonoine 6 or 30, 2 hourly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun haedcahe; aggravation from sun rise to sunset; from cardiac origin Kalmia Lat.30 or 200, 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 200, 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 30 or 200, 10 min (3 Doses)

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

MIGRAINES :-

From mental work; cold, uncovering head, pressure, sitting upright or sun-stroke Glonoinum 30, 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 Ver.200 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 30 or 200, 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 200, 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 200, 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 h

Q: I feel out of sync, anyone know of a natural treatment/diet?
I have a few various symptoms,

stomach aches,
i’m always thirsty,
terrible long-lasting headaches,
and it’s sometimes painful to swallow.

I’ve tried treating each on its own, but to no avail.

So, I am searching for something I can do to resync my body, whether it be diet, exercise, meditation, etc.

Thank you guys so much for suggestions

P.S. I already have a fairly good diet. I eat fruit and vegetables constantly, and I drink lots of water.

A: “out of sync“ is not a medical condition.
You are describing a variety of symptoms that may or may not be related to each other, and may or may not be indicative of an underlying medical condition. For example, excessive thirst is one of the symptoms of diabetes.

Quit trying to diagnose and treat yourself, don`t ask strangers on the internet for medical advice (myself included !!) and see a doctor to get a proper assessment and relevant testing.

Q: my girlfreind gets really bad headaches. does anyone know of a natural treatment?

A: Try going to the chiropractor. The problem could stem from her neck being out and the nerves being pinched. The headaches won’t stop occurring until the problem has been fixed. once her neck is realigned they should stop occurring immediately.

Q: Natural treatments for headaches and arthiritis?

A: DETOX!

Q: Headache? Causes? Treatment? Help?
I am 19 years old and for the last 5 to 6 years have been getting extremely bad headaches and migraines. In the last three years they have been getting more frequent and worse.

I have kept a headache diary where I have listed the day, time headache started, what I was doing when it started, what the temp and weather conditions were that day, even down to humidity levels and air pressure and where I am in my cycle. From what I have deduced over the years is that there is no common factor between these headaches, (most of which register between an 8 and 10 between 1 an 10). They accure on days where it’s cold, days where it’s hot, days with high humidity, days with low humidity etc etc etc.

I get my eyes checked every 12months and wear contacts, I do suffer from some minor back and neck pain but not common enough to contribute to the headaches.

I have made appoints with the doc but as soon as I make the headaches stop for a few weeks. They come along in random clusters, varying the lenght of the headachea and time between them.

I know I should really go to doctor and have it looked and possibly get scans but my as I’m not working and still under my parents medical aid, they won’t allow it.

Currently I take Adco-dal, which is the onlything that gets rid of them, but I don’t like the idea of taking upto four pills a day and only take them when it’s absolutely neccessary.

Oh, ya, they seem to be mainly located in the front of my head and put alot of pressure from temple to temple in the front. Sometimes I get light headed and nauseous and feel as though I am about to pass out.

Any ideas on natural remedies that are easy to get hold of or even a cause.

The only other person to get headaches is my mum’s mum, and those are caused by too much citrus, oranges mainly.

A: You have my sympathy, as I went through
months and months of pain and tests to
try to determine the source of my
disabling headaches. I did pass out
four times, once while crossing a very
busy city street.

Mine were caused by Nutrasweet.

Nutrasweet, or aspartame is an artificial
sweetener. It is rarely diagnosed, as
few people are actually allergic to aspartame. Rather the compound can
form dangerous compounds. I am still
not diagnosed with aspartame poisoning,
but when I ceased using it, the headaches
went away. The official numbers of people
with artificial sweetener reactions are
growing rapidly, even though most of us
simply quit using nutrasweet and get better.

You did not mention if you were keeping
a daily food journal. You did mention
your grandmother’s trigger was citrus.
Citrus and caffeine are two of the big
cluster headache triggers, and are implicated
in migraines as well, although migraines
usually come with an aura.

If you use anything with artificial sweeteners
in it, you may try giving it up, to see
if that could be the cause. Dehydration
and caffeine could also be your problem.

Try to find some way of getting tests.
Even if you must have someone take you the ER when you
feel a blackout coming on. i

~Good Luck~

Q: Natural treatments for Chronic Tension Headaches?
I was diagnosed with tension headaches a few weeks ago, but because my doctor is a butt and wont let me see him unless I pay $75.00 a visit (old bills) until they are paid off I can’t get my prescription filled for Feldene which was making them go away. I would maybe have one a week where as before I was having them anywhere from 3-6 days a week and hours at time. Even though I was still having them once a week the were not as painful as before. I was wondering if there are any natural remedies such as vitamins that I could take to help alleviate these damn headaches until I can come up with the money to see my Dr? Any tips would be much appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.
I don’t eat many sweets of any at all. But thanks for the tip

A: Perhaps reducing your intake of refined sugar as in desserts, cakes, cookies, biscuits, chocolate, icecream, lollies and so on might help. See item 71 in http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm .

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: how to naturally cure cluster headache?
is there any natural way(treatments) to cure cluster headache……..?
pls tell me natural cure for “cluster headache”-reminind “cluster”..pls help

A: I know from my grandma that a fresh cabbage leaf put on your head will help. Just lay on the bed with this leaf on your head a lil bit, relax and think about smth positive …or just listen to relaxing musik…It really helps
Be healthy, Think healthy,
Best wishes.

Q: Why are people so down on the Natural Remedies book just because the author(Kevin Trudeau) was a felon?
Yeah, so he was a felon.. so what? The stuff in his books arent things he made up. In fact, if you pick up one of his books he sites the sources (which are real doctors from all over the world) who believe these treatments. In america we have all been brainwashed to believe that only the “medical” doctors can help us with all their drugs.. but thats crap. I have been seeing an herbal medicine doctor for 11 years. For 16 years I suffered from migraines. He gave me a little bottle of some herb (it was 11 years ago, I dont remember what) and I haven’t had one since. I read thru trudeaus book and havent found anything I couldn’t find research to back up. People who are in denial that natural cures work have been brainwashed by society. They may take longer to work, but that’s because they actually work, they don’t mask the symptom. Think about it, you take asprin for a headache..why? Is an asprin deficiency causing it? You mask the symptom, but never cure the cause.
From what I gathered what the book said was that viruses could be cured. And before anyone says it, it also says that the sun doesn’t cause skin cancer. And this has been proven over and over. All the crap we put in our bodies causes skin cancer. Thats why people who live in warm climates, out in the sun, in other countries don’t get it nearly as often. They don’t stop at McDonalds every day. They eat healthy and that keeps their bodies healthy, which keeps their skin cells healthy.

A: I agree North Americans in general are eating horribly, not exercising enough, overweight, and using too many unneeded Rx meds. However, no one needs a book to tell us that.

Fact is, while this book may work for people who have “benign” (non life-threatening) conditions like headaches, rashes, or are otherwise healthy, there is nothing here that can cure all the diseases he claims he can.

Most people with serious diseses KNOW they may or will die without treatment, so why would they take the risk? I know if I had breast cancer I would rather have the tumour removed as opposed to taking an unproven herb for months in hopes that it *may* have any effect.

In fact, people with serious diseases DID die prior to modern medicine. Surgery, antibiotics, medication, and vaccines have saved many lives. Perhaps your own parents were spared from polio due to modern medicine. Perhaps antibiotics have saved you from a deadly infection.

I think the people who are REALLY brainwashed are the people who don’t see ANY of the good in Western Medicine and think that a $150/vial unproven natural “remedy” or $20 book will cure all of society’s diseases.

P.S. That guy has NO understanding about health, medicine, or science.

Viruses constantly mutate and spread like wild fire. If we could even cure 1 strain, 500 new mutations would reproduce themselves within the hour.

Second, people who live in “hot climates” near the equator get tons of sun exposure, yes, BUT THEY TEND TO HAVE MUCH DARKER SKIN!!!! Although people with dark skin can get skin cancer, the risk is much higher in the light skinned. I’m sure the cases of skin cancer in white people in that same area are quite high, it’s just that they make up a small portion of the population.

We all need to live healthy and take care of ourselves. There is a time and place for natural preventative medicine. But someone unqualified like Trudeau should not be falsely claiming he has conqured complex diseases in his propaganda book.

Because he is uneducated and probably KNOWS he is wrong or misguided, he is out to scam the public. His target audience isn’t healthy people, it’s the desperately sick and dying people looking for a miracle.

Q: I was diagnosed with Hoshimoto’s thyroiditis, but told there was not any treatment necessary?
I have many of the symptoms, joint pain, unable to stand cold, headaches. The doctor says that all of my thyroid levels are normal, including my t4, so no treatment is necessary. My thyroidglobulin level was 346. That is what caused my diagnosis. She said that my tyroid will be fine.I feel tired all the time. I walk and eat right. Does anyone have a further suggestions as to how I might treat this from home or with natural remedies since I require no thyroid at this time.

A: Read this article it may help you. It depends on your levels as to whether it needs treatment or not.

http://www.useless-knowledge.com/1234/may/article378.html

Q: what could have caused the dry cough, the cold or the sweet?
5 days ago, i took 1 liter of cold sprite after dinner because i was feeling so hot. It was the first time i drank softdrinks that much. The following day, i had terribel headache and then I lost my voice & suffer fr dry cough until now. What could have caused these? the cold or the sweets in the softdrinks? Any natural treatment for this?

A: A cough is the body’s response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/

Q: What vitamin deficiency can cause depression and tiredness,?
Frequent headaches, tiredness, depression, does lack of any vitamins or minerals cause that? Are there any natural treatments for it, like herbal blends, not weed, lol, but like stuff they sell at those herbal shops? or wal-mart xD

A: B 12 complex helps.

Eating large percentages of raw food (fruit & veggies) helps a great deal also.

Drink lots of water, cut back on soda, caffiene etc.

You will have more energy, less depression, headaches, and be thinking much clearer.

Q: A very dear friend has taken (antibiotics) citroflox with Quinolone and is very sick what can he do?
The doctor denies its the antibiotic. but he can barely move his arms now, lies down with bandeage on his eyes as light hurts him and has continuous headaches. he stopped taking it. but now we’re looking for natural treatments to help him. He says its the same antibiotic the army gave soldiers to fight amtrax. its very poisonous antibiotic.

A: Chemical build-up and toxicity could be the main culprit of the sickness that ur friend is experiencing. Overdosage of antibiotics for 6 years could mean instant death for the patient. Try this natural detoxifiers: Chlorophyll with Guarana Juice for blood cleansing, liver cleansing and colon cleansing and Ginkgo Biloba, for basodilation, oxidation of the blood and brain cells. These two cleansing products will help in the rejuvination of dead cells and restore normal brain activity in the ciculation of the blood. Click to www.dynapharm.net for more details, and in ordring, use this id no.DP298770. Allow thee to five days shipping, and God Bless You and ur friend!

Q: Does natural detoxification really work?
http://www.drnatura.com

I found this site a few days ago, and am seriously considering undergoing this treatment. I’ve been plagued with near-constant stomach pains and headaches and a general feeling of malaise since I was 13, with no solid diagnoses from my doctors.

I’m wary, however. This product seems to be a magical cure-all. My mind automatically associates things like this with snake-oil salesmen. I’m never convinced by testimonials, because… well, would they really post negative feedback on their site if they’re trying to sell something?

So is this system worth spending my money on?

A: try doing the natural detox without any other products. just alter ur diet and lifestyle and to help elevate the detox process u can use herbs or natural products available at most health stores.
this will do the trick and i see no reason why u’d have to buy any external prodcuts to detox ur body.all the best!

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chronic headache treatment

Read and learn more about chronic headache treatment. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: Treatment chronic headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches, or do you know someone who has? I believe mine may (possibly, although not certainly) be related to allergies. Any advice from someone who has dealt with headaches, or if you’ve known someone who has been successfully treated, would be appreciated–thanks!

A: I take imitrix for migraines and midrin for tension headaches. I have tried dozens of remedies and those are the only ones that work for me.

Q: Treatment for chronic headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic headaches, or do you know someone who has? I believe mine may (possibly, although not certainly) be related to allergies. Any advice from someone who has dealt with headaches, or if you’ve known someone who has been successfully treated, would be appreciated–thanks!

A: One of first ways to start is with a calender. Write down the days you have headaches, did you wake up with one? What time during the day did you get a headache?

Then go backwards from each day you had a headache.What was the weather like that day. What did you eat, what did you drink, were you wearing perfume, around someone with perfume.

It might take a little while but, you should be able to pin down what your triggers are.

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: Prophylactic headache treatment?
im 18, suffer from fibromyalgia, and my worst symptoms are daily headaches, that disrupt my life. i have a problem. i cant swallow ANY pills. everytime i try, i fail. im DEATHLY afraid of chokin, and nothing will change that. for headaches, i always take childrens motrin in liquid and i finish a bottle in a week. does anyone know any type of injections ( i dont mind them) or liquid medications a doctor can prescribe for chronic headache. maybe i can mention it to them. thanks

A: Reducing tour table sugar intake might perhaps help as white sugar or refined sugar can cause headaches. Foods loaded with the killer sugar sucrose (table sugar) include desserts, ice cream, chocolate, cakes, cookies and biscuits and many others. See item 71 in http://www.rheumatic.org/sugar.htm .

Q: tension headache treatment?
I suffer from chronic tension headaches. I have seen a neaurologist and they said I have a bulging disk in my neck. Also I have recently had a car accident and was in a halo for 3 months, so have arthritis on top of that. I get prescribed pain medicine but it doesnt always seem to work. I would love some feedback from other sufferer’s on what works for them. I have tried many prescriptions and few have worked. I also get migraines at least once a month. Thank you for your time!

A: Botox on the forehead just worked for my wife.

Q: Headaches – Would/have you gone to a Massage Therapist for treatment of a headache?
Have you ever experienced chronic headaches or migraines or other bad headaches and gone to have a massage to treat it? Maybe for TMJ conditions?

If so – do you remember where in your head (or face or neck) you felt the headache?

Do you recall what sorts of techniques or treatments they performed?

Was it helpful? Would you go again?

What made you think to go have a massage? Did anyone refer you or was it your idea?

I’m a massage therapy student and wondering about the public’s general awareness or perception of massage treatment in the arena of headaches & migraines.

Thanks!
Anne – sorry for the “lingo”

T.M.J. = Temporal-Mandibular Joint

Basically, where your jaw meets your skull… the axis that allows you to open and close your mouth. A lot of people have troubles with the muscles allowing this movement or with the joint parts themselves (articular disc & ligaments, etc.). It’s the cause of a lot of headaches!

A: I’m a MT student too. We learned about headache treatment last semester. Not sure if your school is teaching you TMJ disorder treatment (inside the mouth), but if it doesn’t make you queasy and you won’t cover it in school, I highly recommend continuing education if you’re thinking about specializing in headache care. You can market yourself to local orthodontists and dentists, because TMJ disorder is one of those chronic conditions for which treatment is often elusive.

Several years ago, I had one massage when I was just starting to get a migraine aura (often triggered by TMJ for me) and I told the MT about it. She spent lots of extra time working fascial tissue in my face, as well as around my TMJ, although she didn’t work inside the mouth. I left there and never did get the migraine that I was sure was imminent.

I never made the correlation until last semester when we discussed headache treatment. Now, I ask my classmates for a head massage when I have a headache.

Q: Has anyone had real results from wearing hematite jewelry for chronic pain treatment?
I suffer from daily neck and shoulder pain and almost constant headaches. I’ve heard some people swear by wearing hematite beaded jewelry which I think has magnetic properties or something that is supposed to help with preventing or treating the pain. Just wondered if it really worked?

A: I don’t see any reason to believe that, but it may be pretty serious what you’re having, how long are you having this?
You should really see a doctor as soon as possible.

Q: Does anyone know any effective treatment/Med for Chronic tension headaches?
Accompanied by TMJ..

A: If we offered you a miracle remedy that cures “Headaches/Migraine Headaches” would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store.

Try the Natural Cures for Headaches/Migraine Headaches.

The common causes of headaches are allergy, emotional reasons, eyestrain, high blood pressure, hangover, infection, low blood sugar, nutritional deficiency, tension, the presence of poisons and toxins in the body, and migraine. Allergy is an often-unsuspected cause of headache, vary in different individuals. The foods to which some people are allergic and which can trigger headaches are milk and milk products, chocolates, chicken liver, alcohol, and strong cheese. Sneezing and diarrhoea are further indications of an allergy.
Intense emotions often cause headaches. Many people who outwardly appear to have a pleasant disposition may actually be simmering about a job, or may bear resentment towards a person or something. This hidden hostility may manifest itself as headache. It is important, therefore, that negative feelings should not be bottled up, but should find some safe means of expressions.
Eyestrain is a common cause of headache. In such cases, an eye specialist should be consulted and proper treatment taken. Simple eye exercises such as moving the eyes up and down and from side to side, palming, rotating the head, with neck outstretched, forward and backward three times, then thrice clockwise and thrice anti-clockwise, can relieve eye-strain. High blood pressure can cause pounding headaches. The headache usually starts at the back of the head on getting up in the morning. A safe method of treatment for this is to immerse your legs to calf-level in a tub of hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. This draws the blood away from the head and down to the feet, giving relief from the headache.
Many people get a severe headache after consuming alcohol in excess. Alcohol causes the blood vessels to swell, resulting in a painful headache. The best treatment for this is to avoid excessive consumption of alcohol. A hangover headache can be avoided by taking a vitamin B-1 (thiamine) tablet with the drink.
Headaches may occur if there is an infection, such as a cold, virus and fever. Here, it is the infection that should be tackled. Vitamin C therapy is the best all round method. For a cold, high doses of vitamin C should be taken at hourly intervals with the appearance of the first symptoms like a sore throat, runny nose, etc. Vitamin C has worked miracles, and is considered a natural antibiotic.
Low blood sugar is one of the causes of irritability and headache. Sugar is not a cure for low blood sugar, though it may raise the blood sugar temporarily and make one feel better for a while. Low blood sugar is the result of an abused pancreas which over stimulates the production of insulin in the body. It can be controlled by eating smaller meals at short intervals rather than the standard three large meals daily. The intake of carbohydrates should be cut down to the minimum and coffee should be eliminated as it over stimulates the pancreas.
A lack of iron, resulting in anaemia, is a common cause of headache. The headache sometimes appears before the onset of anaemia, due to a chronic iron deficiency. Brewer’s yeast is an excellent source of iron and anaemia can easily be prevented by taking a few teaspoons daily. Headache can also be brought on due to the deficiency of B vitamins, namely pantothenic acid, B-1 (thiamine) , B-12 and B-6 ( pyridoxine) and can be cured by taking these vitamins.
B-complex range to one’s diet in some form such as Brewer’s yeasts, liver, wheat germ, etc., otherwise too much of one factor can throw the other factors into imbalance, resulting in other problems. Actually, the entire B complex group itself serves as protection against headaches, including migraine.
Tension headaches are probably the most common of all, and are caused by emotional conflicts which result in stress. Stress causes the muscles of the shoulder, neck and scalp to tense unconsciously. Persons who are irritable, tense and lose their temper quickly usually get this type of headache. It increases gradually and passes off with the release of tension. One should try to relieve the stress which produces the headache.
Poisons and toxins admitted into the body through food, beverages and water, as well as through breathing, polluted air, can cause any number of disturbances. A headache may be the first warning that a poison has entered the body. Additives in foods and in many cases, cosmetics, skin and hair products are also serious offenders in bringing on headaches. In addition, there are toxic air contaminants which are too numerous to mention.

Migraine Headache: Migraine is an ancient and formidable malady. It bothered such distinguished persons as Caesar and Freud. It has assumed alarming proportions under modern conditions of living and is now believed to afflict about 10% of the world’s population.
Migraine can be defined as a paroxysmal affection, accompanied by severe headache, generally on one side of the head and associated with disorders of the digestion, the liver and the vision. It usually occurs when a person is under great mental tension or has suddenly got over that state. Migraine is also known as “sick headache” because nausea and vomiting occasionally accompany the excruciating pain which lasts for as long as three days. Migraine usually gives warning before it strikes: black spots or a brilliant zigzag line appears before the eyes or the patient has blurring of vision or has part of his vision blanked out. When the headache occurs, the patient may feel tingling, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg.
Migraine sufferers have what is known as a “migrainous personality”. They are compulsive workers and perfectionists, who feel that they have to do everything right away. When they complete a task, they are suddenly laid down from a state of temporary tension to a feeling of utmost relief. Then comes the migraine. It is a purely physiological process. The head and neck muscles, reacting to continuous stress, become overworked. The tightened muscles squeeze the arteries and reduce blood flow. When a person relaxes suddenly, the constricted muscles expand, stretching the walls of the blood vessel. With every heart beat, the blood being pushed through this vessels expands them further and causes incredible pain.
When a headache strikes, one should stay on one’s feet in the daytime and do simple chores which do not require too much concentration or walk, move around and get some fresh air. The best remedy to prevent headaches is to build up physical resistance through proper nutrition, exercise and constructive thinking. As a first step, the patient should undertake a short fast. During the fast, citrus fruit juices, diluted with water may be taken six times daily. By taking the load of digestion, the patient will at once save nervous energy which can be utilised for more important purposes. The blood and lymph will also be relieved of a great burden. After a short fast, the diet should be fixed in such a way as to put the least possible strain on the digestion. Breakfast should consist of fruits, both fresh and dried. Lunch should consist largely of protein foods. Starchy foods such as whole wheat bread, cereals, rice or potatoes should be taken at dinner along with raw salads. Spices, tomatoes, sour buttermilk and oily foodstuffs should be avoided. Drinking a glass of water (warm water in winter and cool water in summer) mixed with a teaspoonful of honey the first thing in the morning, is also a good remedy.
Water Treatment: There are certain water applications which help relieve headaches. Copious drinking of water can help, as do the cleansing enema with water temperature at 98.6 o F, the hot foot bath, a cold throat pack, frequent applications of towels wrung out from very hot water to the back of the neck, a cold compress at 40 degrees to 60 degrees F applied to the head and face or an alternate spinal compress. Hot fomentations over the abdominal region just before retiring relieve headaches due to stomach and liver upsets.
Yogic kriyas like jalneti and kunjal, pranayamas like anuloma-viloma, shitali and sitkari and asanas such as uttanapadasana, sarvangasana, paschimottanasana, halasana, and shavasana are useful in the treatment of headaches.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.

Q: Chronic Headaches – Treatments?
I’m seventeen and I’ve had chronic headaches for over a year.
I’ve tried every over the counter pain killer, nose spray, allergy medication, sinus decongestant, cough syrup.
I’ve also tried several kinds of prescription painkillers, anti-anxiety medication (prescribed to me, of course). I’ve also tried anti-depressants, anti-convulsants (topamax and such).
I’ve tried herbal remedies such as homeopathic drops and tablets.
I’ve tried teas, I’ve tried aromatherapy, I’ve tried massage, and joint re-alignments.
I’ve had an MRI.
I changed out my pillows, I wash my bedding frequently, I run both an air purifier and a humidifier in my room.
I do not smoke, drink or use drugs recreationally.

My headaches are worse both when it rains, or when I first start my period for the month.

The pain is in my temples, around my eyes/eye sockets, behind my eyes, it radiates from my scalp, sometimes it goes down into my jaw, and it hurts into the back of my head and from there into my neck and upper back.
When the headaches are really bad, I see spots (both lightly colored, as though you’ve been staring at a bright light before looking away, and then darker spots that seem to splinter out in all directions like spiders.)

Does anyone have any medication suggestions or anything that could possibly help my headaches? Thank you for your time!

A: I used to have the same problem, well actually still do, I asked the pharmacist and her recommendation was to take one no doze or generic equivelant and two aleve. Since I’ve started this my headaches are gone in about ten or so minutes. The high dose of caffeine make the blood vessels in the brain stop throbbing. I can’t promise it’ll work for everyone, but it has for my husband and I and my aunt who suffered from migraines for years.

Q: Side effects of Chronic myeloid Leakeumia treatment?
I have been on Imatanib tablets for the above conidtion for two months now and I am finding that I am constantly, overwhelmingly tired all the time. I have a permanent headache and the muscle in my cheek is always twitching.
Does this sound like it is side effects from the drug or symptoms of the disease please?

A: Generally, imatanib is fairly well tolerated, and muscle pains are the usual complaint, so that may account for the muscle twitches, but patients are usually sore, not twitchy.

Are your blood counts low? Are your other laboratory tests okay? A few simple blood tests might help you out, here. Please contact your doctor, either through the nurse or a same-day appointment, or even fax/e-mail a list of your symptoms to the office. Maybe just going to the emergency room would get you some much-needed relief, and they can run lab work for your AML doc and do consultation with him/her by phone.

Please let me stress how important it is for you to have a very good relationship with your AML doctor. Don’t hold back when it comes to “inconveniencing” the doctor. They chose this profession and you pay them to take care of your needs. If you have questions, remember they work for you, and you need them answered.

My best to you.

Q: Chronic Pain Treatment?
I have chronic h/a. I never go to the e.r. unless I just cannot handle the pain. It has to be really unbearable. The staff treats me as if I am trying to go for the drugs. They have no compassion. It is like I have to have a protruding broken limb ot severe bleeding.. They will not look at my previous record. They also said the e.r. doesnot treat chronic pain. I have even had one doctor come into the room and told me that she had forgotten that I was there. My pain is real, Why do they treat me as such? I have a pain management physicianHe told me to go to the e.r. I hate to go to the e.r. That created my headache to worsen. This is a small community hospital that claims to be there and manage pain. Is there any way that I can overcome the personal insulting that results from my pain treatment.Why do they have to be so noncaring. I have reported this but they donot take my disease seriously. I have even felt like I cannot take the pain anymore.If you suffer chronic pain, I am sorry?

A: Next time you visit your Physician, ask him for a referral to a Pain Clinic in a larger town or teaching Hospital. Treatment is available for chronic pain. Acupuncture may help you too. Insurance does not cover acupuncture in most States.

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: Where could I find support for cluster headaches?
I suffer from chronic cluster headaches. Treatment helps a lot, but they are still very bad. I’ve tried contacting other “clusterheads” to talk to for support on websites like “clusterheads.com”, “O.U.C.H.”, but no one responded. Is there any body else who suffers from these?

A: go to yahoo groups, i am sure you can find a support group there

Q: Should i be upfront with my doctor that i self medicated with pain meds prior to seeking treatment for pain?
I have had chronic headaches since i was nine… I don’t want him to treat me differently… Narcotics are the only thing that work (i have tried anything you can name) I am addicted to nothing, I haven’t taken pain rx’s for a couple of years but i can’t live like this anymore, it’s seek treatment, or suicide. I’ve given myself one year to find treatment for my chronic headaches. My wife is going to help dole out my medication if it is prescribed it will be kept in a safe, should we even tell this doctor or will it make him scared i am a liability…

A: The best thing to do is to let your doctor know your past history, including your own attempts at self-medication, so that s/he is aware of the severity of your pain. It would also let him know what has worked for you in the past (and what doesn’t!) and will allow the doctor to rule out certain options of treatment, instead of starting from the beginning, where you may already know will not work. The chronic pains you may be experiencing could be the result of a treatable condition, and you may be referred to several specialists, including a pain management physician for your pain. So, in the end, it’s a good way to catch the doctor up. Health care professionals are not supposed to judge people they are caring for, so I don’t worry about that. Hopefully, this will alleviate any anxiety you may have about telling your story.

Q: How to relieve tension headaches?
I have frequent-chronic tension headaches. OTC treatments don’t often work for me. Is there anything anything else I could do to treat the headaches, holistically or otherwise?

A: http://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-a-Tension-Headache this website may help i hope anyway

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Q: Home treatments or otc remedies for a severe headache?
If someone has a severe headache, what are some home treatments and or remedies that could help them? Thanx!

A: Try “Headon” It is a rub on product that has worked for me. I’ve had migraine headaches for 40 years and use BC’s, “Headon” and Imitrex (prescription). If these are persistant, you should see a doctor.

Q: Home remedies or otc treatments for a severe headache/sinus infection?
If someone has a severe headache, what are some home treatments and or remedies that could help them? Thanx!

A: yeah my home remedy is right in my home medicine cabinet.. pop a couple Tylenol capsules or aspirin and it should do the job

Q: Home treatments or otc remedies for a severe headache/sinus infection?
If someone has a severe headache, what are some home treatments and or remedies that could help them? Thanx!

A: Herbal tea is always good for a headache and applying cold or hot pack at the base of your neck helps as well to sooth throbbing head pain cause by the headaches. Sleeping in a cool dark room is a good way to relax as well. As for sinus infection try warm water with salt as a nose wash it is a great way to open up those blocked airways and make u breath better and help the headaches.

Q: What are some good headache treatments/ remidies?

A: Taking Advil or Ibuprofen can help. Also sometimes eating or drinking something with caffeine in it can help.

Other things I do for headaches:
Lay down in a cool dark room
Ice pack on forehead (no more than 20 minutes at a time)
Heating pad on the back of the neck and shoulders in case its tension (no more than 20 minutes at a time)

I hope this helps!

Michelle

Q: Headache treatments that work…..?
I’m getting more than a few pounders recently and i need another treatment besides painkillers. Any tips or remedies THAT WORK?

A: All these work er..I don’t have a clue about the oily banana though. You really should figure out the CAUSE (old glasses, bad air, computer glare, etc…) of your headaches and fix it.

Q: I get a headache nearly every time i train. how can i get rid of this?
especially when it involves any jarring ie. punching heavy bag. any headache treatments or ideas? thanks.

A: you must be relaxed

Q: sinus headache treatments?
I have a lot of sinus headaches. I usually get them pretty bad at least twice a week. Because I have them so often I don’t like to take medication for them (although Ibuprofen works best). I also take hot showers and walks outside to get fresh air, but those don’t completely kill the pain, and are uaually only temporary fixes. My headaches usually come back unless I get rid of it completely. Does anyone have any good (non-medicated) ways of getting rid of sinus headaches. Please help!

A: I get wicked bad sinus headaches if I have alot of milk products.

Seriously, I have heard of other people like me who have milk in their diet that triggers this sinus headache.

This is something to look into.

Q: Has anyone ever been to the chiropractor for headache treatment?
I have frequent debilitating headaches, and I’m pretty sure it’s connected to the sore neck I have. I was told that a chiropractor would help, but the person who told me that works for a chiropractor and might have just been trying to get business. Has anyone ever seen results for headaches with the chiropractor?

A: It depends why you have the headaches. I know that if it actually is related to the neck pain, the chiropractor should be able to help. Tension and migraine headaches are frequently associated with cervical muscle spasms and joint dysfunction. This is probably the most common type of headache out there. The next most common reason would probably be something dealing with nutrition, but the chiropractor should be able to make the correlation. Headaches and low back pain are the areas chiropractors really shine!

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: HORRID headache, medicationless treatments?
my friend has a horrible headache and she doesnt know what to do! my mom usually makes me this tea with pear extract and honey, but she doesnt have any pear extract so that wont work, plus, i dont know where my mom gets it so i cant direct her to where she could buy some. she doesnt want to use medication. she said it feels like someone ripped her brain out and submerged it in acid, while getting it run over by a semi! :O what could she do to help it go away?

A: Ask your Mom where she gets the pear extract is a good start . And it’s not a bad idea idea to get her to the doctor because she may be suffering form migraine headaches . Let the doctor advise her you aren’t professionally and knowledgeably equipped to guide her . Let her make the decision from there on /Good luck and hope she gets well soon .

Q: Is there any treatment which has a 100% headache success?
I have heard and seen people and reports of treatments which have a 100% success for treating headaches, but with so many different headache types and so many different types of patients how is this possible?

A: It is not possible. Even with one specific type of malady a 100% cure rate would be doubtful, especially in a condition with symptoms which are often subjectively reported such as headache.

There is one specific frequent responder on YA in the pain management section who reports that his facility has a 100% cure rate for headaches. He gives advice such as if you live in a cold climate take a warm bath and if you live in a warm climate take a cold bath. This does not explain the phenomena of people who live in highly advanced countries, and live in well insulated and heated or cooled homes but still suffer from headaches. He also will report that he can cure all headaches with acupuncture. I am a strong believer in acupuncture performed by qualified and trained professionals, but even with well performed acupuncture, I find that a large percentage of the patients I refer for acupuncture do not receive benefit from this form of therapy.

There are only three types of people claiming to provide 100% cure rates for medical conditions: Quacks, Liars and Fools.

Each patient will have their own specific trigger mechanisms for headaches, either migraine or common headaches, and even with a reasonably assured diagnosis, there will be different responses by people to all forms of treatment. It doesn’t matter if you prefer homeopathy, naturopathy, eastern or western medicine techniques no one treatment works for everyone.

So far today I have tried

I was careful to space the products containing parecetomol so not to cause damage although I have gone slightly over the recommended amount.

I have drank lots of water, Ive spent most of the day lying down in a darkened room with a cool pad over my eyes, and I have still got a headache ( although it is much less severe now)

My question is, do you know of any natural remedies as I clearly cannot take anymore painkillers

Should I call NHS direct ( everytime I do they just tell me to go to the doctors or A and E, Im not going to A and E for a headache and wait for hours for a headache which is not that severe now.

A: Lemon Tea. That really helps.

Q: What are the causes/treatments for headaches that happen the same time each week?
I get headaches every Saturday when I wake up and they can last well into the afternoon. What could be causing these, and how can I get rid of them for the long term?

A: why don’t you go to a doctor

Q: How does Flonase trigger migraine-headache ?
plz explain and it would be appreciated if you know treatments of migraine-headache. Thanks

A: Treatment for migraine headaches can relieve the pain and symptoms of a migraine attack — and prevent further migraine attacks.

Migraines can be treated with 2 approaches: abortive and preventive.

Abortive: The goal of abortive therapy is to prevent a migraine attack or to stop it once it starts. The prescribed medications stop a headache during its prodrome stage or once it has begun and may be taken as needed. Some can be administered as a self-injection into the thigh; others, as a wafer that melts on the tongue. These forms of medication are especially useful for people who vomit during a migraine, and they work quickly.

http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraine-treatments

Q: What type of foods, liquids, or treatments helps headaches and/migraines?
But anything except medicine

A: Take b complex and magnesium every day. My brother used to get terrible migraines, hasn’t had one in years.

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Q: Headache Relief?
I have had this headache for three weeks on/off but its throughout the day, everyday-I take tylenol, advil, everything. Nothing even touches it. So I started taking double doses and even that isn’t relieving my pain. I have tried all I can think of…I don’t really want to go to the doc, I am just wondering what are some home remedy ideas for relief?!

A: Are your neck and shoulders really tense and knotted up? When I’m really stressed, my muscles there bunch up and I get headaches until I can loosen them. If that’s whats happening to you try a few things:

Take a really hot shower, letting the water concentrate on your neck and shoulders. Try to stretch the muscles and massage them. Put a heating pad on that area while watching tv or relaxing. Usually this helps me, even when meds dont.

Q: Headache relief?????
So i’ve had a headache for like a month, and i’ve taken tylenol and advil and all sorts of different types of drugs but i know that taking too many is really bad for your stomach. Does any one know any ways to relieve headaches that IS NOT taking pain relief tablets?

Please, no smart a** answers like “take tylenol”
Also, I have been to the doctor this past summer for the same thing, and he stuck some freezing in the back of my head and told me to push on the back of my head to make it go away… but it doesn’t work.
also… that does not mean that i have been taking different types of drugs TOGETHER.

A: If you have truly had a headache for a month straight, I’d advise you to seek medical help. I am only mentioning this to err on the side of caution. Many medical issues arise when your symptom is sustained headache for long periods of time.. such as a brain tumor, brain cancer, chemical imbalance, fluid retention in the brain (hydrocephalus), or a weak or bulging blood vessel about to go or meningitis. So if it has REALLY been that long.. seek medical care asap.

Take it from someone who is a migraine sufferer… long term headaches hurt like heck. I can tell you alllll about the prescription meds if you want.. just email me and I’ll give you a run down on what I know about them. However, you wanted info on NOT taking any medication..

I can ease my migraines away by doing simple things. First, I stuff tissue paper in my ears. I discovered that the ’sound’ of air rushing by my head is amplified when I have a pounding head. This seems to alleviate at least the pounding. Don’t use ear plugs… they cause too much pressure in your ear drum (or at least it was for me). Good ole’ toilet paper stuffed in makes a world of difference to me.

Secondly.. if you smoke.. don’t. At least while you have a headache. It constricts your blood vessels and of course makes your head feel worse.

Some people say a huge dose of caffeine. It works for some. Not me. But I have taken prescription pain relief that had caffeine as a main ingredient. It dialates the blood vessels so it keeps your head from pounding too much.

Last resort…….. stuff your ears like I said… stay out of bright lights.. and go to bed.

If you are having continous headaches all the time, see your doctor. There are a lot of preventative non-steroidal meds that can help.

I’ve been a major migraine sufferer (head migraines AND optical migraines) for 15 years and have finally found relief by a prescription epilepsy medicine for prevention and shots for pain. Soooo.. it could be worse.

I can tell you one of the major tricks of not getting a headache that bad is to catch it as it is about to happen. Even if it is just a twinge.. take something. It’ll keep it from coming. I know you didn’t want to take anything, but my suggestion is 2 aleve.. stuff the ears and go to bed. I have found Aleve to be the best for over the counter headaches.. not tylenol.

Do email me if you want some info on the whole headache drug issue before seeing a doctor. I’ll give you the low-down so you can ask your doctor all about them. In the meantime, I hope you find some relief.

*hugs*

Q: headache relief?
i have a bad headache no pain killers or ne thing what can i do to relieve the pain and go to bed ?

A: Drink lots of water and massage you temples. Keep your eyes closed and hum softly while you do it. It gives you a sence of peace and massageing your temples relaxes you so that you are not tense and this helps headaches go away. This is what I do because i hate swallowing pills. Hope i could help ya!

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 herbal teas should i try if i like Oolong tea to get stress relief and headache relief?
I LOVE Oolong tea, but i would like to start trying some herbal teas…mainly to get the healing affects of the different herbs for different things, like stress relief, or headache relief. What would you suggest for a good herbal tea to start off with?

A: Sure chamomile tea or valerian tea is really good for thier calming effects and stress relief. For mild headache relief try some rosemary tea. Really bad headache relief white willow bark made into a tea with some green tea added for caffiene to make it work faster. If you have migraines your just screwed unless you have some opium poppy tea.

Q: What can you take for headache relief while pregnant?
I’ve got a mild but existent headache. I normally take excedrin but was told by my doc to NOT take any. What can or should I take instead?

Any other med’s to not take?

A: Tylenol is safe to take,

Check out this website for what is safe and what is not!! Hope it helps!

http://women.webmd.com/pregnancy-taking-medicine

Q: What is good for instant headache relief?
I have this pounding headache from the day before still and wanted to know what over the counter pain reliever can cut it so I can go on with my day. The on will get the points!!!!

A: I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. I used to suffer from these everyday for years. I now take Feverfew capsules, they take a time to get into the system but they have been proven to be the best thing out. Your problem at the moment needs solving now, so I have found the best thing that works is NUROFEN PLUS. They contain codeine and Ibuprofen. I don’t normally recommend them because they can harm the stomach wall, so eat something before you take them
Try placing an ice pack behind your neck, it may be that your STERNOMASTOID muscle is inflamed, I suffer from this and it always works.Also Lavender oil on a hanky and inhaled also helps.

If you need any more help contact me on alternative@medicine123.wanadoo.co.uk but please give me your full e mail address as it is not easy to contact you on yahoo answers.

Gloria(BSYA)

Q: Can someone help with headache relief please?
I’m a not so healthy 32 yr old male. I get severe headaches that make me want to jump out a window. I’ve learned over the years that certain foods, exercise, drinking(only sometimes) all bring on a headache. My main concern is that no matter how bad the headache is it gets even worse if i lay down. Is this something to be concerned with? I don’t take any OTC meds because they just don’t work. What can I do short of beheading myself to stop this?

A: Turn all the light off, sit in a darkened corner, put on noise canceling headphones if you can’t get a quiet spot. I’d take a little bit of the OTC anyway, it might dull something that isn’t as bad but still on the pile of stress for you.

If you normally have things with caffeine in them, keep the caffeine level the same. Fluxes in caffeine can make them even worse. (at least they do with mine.)

You can check out the webmd site, but you probably know all of it.
http://women.webmd.com/guide/migraines-headaches-migraines

I would see a doctor though, they can try some not over the counter stuff and see if one will work for you. Track how often you get them and how long they last, and take the list into the doctor with you. Depending on frequency they might give you something at first sign or something to just keep them away.

Q: what is a good headache relief without drugs?
what is a good headache relief without drugs? it weird i know but i cant take drugs any unless i ask my doctor and i have to make an appoinment. would like to know if any one knows of a home remedy ot a tea. please help

A: A lot of headaches are caused by simply being dehydrated. Try a glass of water, resting in a darkened room and rubbing a smear of lavender oil on your temples.

Q: Any suggestion on headache relief that is not oral besides head-on?
My 10 year old has a severe headache but is also vomiting. She threw up the medicine. Anything else I can do for her to relieve her headache. Laying down in a quiet room with a cold cloth is not helping either. Thanks!
Her problem is hen she doesn’t eat often enough, she gets these headaches and sometimes she vomits. I have already talked to my Docter and he said just ake sure she snacks often. She was over a friends house and forgot to snack.

A: I think you should call her doctor. A headache that is bad enough to make you vomit needs to be looked at.

Q: very good natural herbal extract for getting relief from headache and other small illness without side effects?
Hello people,
somebody please help me to get a very good natural herbal extract for getting relief from headache, pain and other small illness without side effects. I have been using some local brands, but now i feel its not having any effects on my headache, etc. So i like to purchase a good natural herbal extract preferably it can be purchased online, Thank you. I’m waiting for your reply.

A: Herbs such as Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens/Capsicum spp.), Peppermint (Mentha x piperita,) Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) and Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo biloba) can be extremely beneficial in helping to soothe pounding headaches. In addition, studies have suggested that the herb Feverfew, when used regularly, can help to eliminate or greatly reduce the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines.

You may get details on these remedies over here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/products/headachesoothe.htm and http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/products/migoneplus.htm and http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/herb-for-headaches.html

Q: Any suggestions for headache relief when pregnant?
I am 10 weeks pregnant and I have the never ending headache! I have takenTylenol and tried ice packs, wrapping my head with a towel, sleeping masks. My dr says that I have to wait it out at this point but it is just becoming so hard to think, drive and function. Any advise please!!

A: I tried eating some fruits. They relieve my headaches somewhat, then I take a tylenol soon afterwards to soothe it further. Then a nap is good. Yep…a good ole nap!

Q: if i take a homeopathic headache relief and it doesnt seem to work can i take regular medicine?
even if the homeopathic stuff hasn’t worn off yet?
it’s hyland’s migraine relief
says its natural
says its natural
i wanted to take some rapid release tylenol with it

A: Yes. The best thing about homeopathic medicine is that it doesn’t need time to wear off.

Q: Migraine headache relief, how can it be done?
Does anyone know how you can get some migraine headache relief? Thanks for the help everyone!

A: Well make sure you are not drinking too much caffeine as that can cause a migraine. I am not expert but there is a site that deals with it in my source which may can help you. I sure hope it does!

Q: can i take allergy relief and a headache relief?
and some cough drops ? im sick right now and i have a bad headache and my throat hurts. its allergy season for me right now. please respnd fast i cant take my bad headache any much longer.

A: Yes, you can take both meds at the same time but I would only take one of each to start to make sure you don’t have a bad reaction to them. You should not have any reaction but some people do. As far as your headache, take a pain reliever then put an icepack on your head where it hurts the most. Wrap it in a thin cloth (dish towel works good) and hold it on your head where it hurts the most for 15-20 minutes. That will constrict the blood vessels and the headache will feel better. I’ve had headaches all my life and I do this all the time. Just stay quiet while you are holding the ice on your head and stay quiet for a while after it goes away or it will come right back. You can use the ice every hour for 15-20 minutes until your head stops hurting. It only takes once for me.

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Read and learn more about headache migraine treatment. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

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: what are the stages of treatment for migraine headache using TOPAMAC?

A: Migranil tablets will stop the migraine in 2 hours
Topamac is a psychological medicine and needs Doctor’s prescription

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: 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: How does Flonase trigger migraine-headache ?
plz explain and it would be appreciated if you know treatments of migraine-headache. Thanks

A: Treatment for migraine headaches can relieve the pain and symptoms of a migraine attack — and prevent further migraine attacks.

Migraines can be treated with 2 approaches: abortive and preventive.

http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/migraine-treatments

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: Treatment for BAD headache? possibly migraine?
Hi, for the past few weeks I’ve been playing football outside in the sunshine. I suffer from hayfever but usually I just take a tablet for that and I’m ok.

Whats bothering me recently though is that I’m getting these REALLY bad headaches after I finish up a game outside. Like just thump…thump….thump. These headaches last days at a time, with one lasting almost a full week before.

My mother thinks its just a migraine related to my allergies, but I’ve never gotton headaches that lasted days and days before.

Any advice? Or am I worrying over nothing?

btw, I’m an 19 year old male if that makes a difference.

A: Here is a great headache site that will help you

http://health.discovery.com/centers/headaches/headaches.html

Q: Is there a treatment for migraine? I reealy have severe headache. What can I do?

A: There are several drugs out called triptans. Prescription only, talk to doctor. Imitrex, Relpax, Maxalt, Axert, there might be more, I can’t think of others right now.

Note: if one doesn’t work for you keep trying the others. For some reason, one seems to work better than the others in some people.

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 type of medicine works the best for the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches???
Thanks

A: See your doc for a script…. works quite well. Lots of people get an aura first ( zig-zag split vision, then the crashing migraine). No one really knows exactly what causes a migraine, but many believe it is a dilation of some of the small vessels in the brain…. if that can be interrupted before it starts, the migraine generally doesn’t happen

Q: Is there a treatment for vision damage, after I had a migraine headache?
About three months ago, I suffered from a migraine after I was working out. Ever since then I have had problems with my vision. My eyes are extremely sensitive to light. (For example, if I was to look at my TV set for one moment, and then look away, the image from the TV set will still remain in my vision for a good 20-30 seconds, which normally, would not happen unless you stared at a bright object for an extended period of time). Also, trying to read something against a white background is very difficult to do.

Does anyone know of any form of treatment, or even what my problem is called so I could research it a little bit.

A: A Migraine shouldn’t leave permanent vision damage. Any vision issues related to a Migraine should resolve when the Migraine ends or shortly thereafter.

You need to see your doctor to find out what’s going on and be sure that nothing else, such as a stroke, has occurred. Your doctor may want you to see an ophthalmologist. If your doctor isn’t able to help, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It’s important to note that neurologists aren’t necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article below, Migraine and Headache Specialists – What’s So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check the listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists below.

Good luck!!

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: 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!

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Read and learn more about new migraine treatment. For more, visit the Migraine Headache website MyBrainPain.com

Q: New migraine treatment?
Have anyone heard of this new natural migraine treatment “Migrowin”?. It’s a herbal supplment but i’m not sure if it works or not? have anybidy tried it? do u think it’s good or just another scam?

check this website for information: www.gurujiherbal.com

A: Have your heart checked first:

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

Q: Questions About New Migraine Treatment.?
After years of being treated with narcotics (serious ones) for “headaches”, I have been finally diagnosed as a classic migraine sufferer and started on Topamax 25mg daily to begin and 400mg B2 daily. Can anyone give me any feedback on this? I will be going in to hospital for 3 days early Oct, to have lignocaigne fed through a drip to cleanse me of the pain drugs, as the neurologist thinks my daily headaches are drug induced, has anyone undergone this procedure or heard of it? He has warned me head wise it is very painful! This is he first time I have seen this Dr and I trust him implicitily. Any info would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Jums

A: Topamax works extremely well in some patients. Migraine treatment is very tailored to the particular patient..so in this case, I would trust your neurologist (we try )
If you think that something is wrong, talk to him, and tell him your concerns.

Q: Where can i get rTMS treatment in New Delhi?
i understand that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a new technology which is set to change the treatment of psychiatric treatments as an effective substitute to the shock therapy (ECT).

it is used to treat a number of psychiatric and neurological disorders (depression, schizophrenia, stress disorder, OCD, phobias, ADHD, eating disorders, addictions, Parkinson’s Disease, migraine, multiple sclerosis, refractory epilepsy, fibromyalgia and chronic pain) without side effects.

i know sufficiently enough about the technology. but where is it available in new delhi and what are the costs involved? which is the best place to get it?
i read that it was recently introduced in india.

A: Yes, rTMS is available in India now after it received its clearance from the US FDA very recently in October 2008 for treatment of patients with depression who do not respond well to treatment with antidepressant medicines.

It is basically a non-invasive procedure which involves magnetic stimulation of specific brain areas to produce neuro-physiological changes that result in recovery. In that sense, it is a substitute for the electric shock therapy which is considered more non-specific and has some stigma attached to it. It can be used in addition to the regular medicines and is considered to be extremely safe with no side effects.

As far as centers where this treatment is available in New Delhi, you may want to contact Dr Sunil Mittal at Cosmos Hospitals Delhi Psychiatry Centre in Delhi (011-43666666) which has this facility. I’m sure with time more doctors will offer this therapy, but for now it seems that they are the first to offer this in Delhi/India.

(For more information on rTMS, you may search online on wikipedia and other online journals. There’s quite a lot of information available.)

Q: Are there any new treatments for Migraine headaches?
I started having Migraines at 15. By the time I was 20 I was having them everyday. They just vary in pain levels; sometimes I have the full blown; pounding, cant, eat, sleep, nausea, light sensitivity etc. Where all I can to is hide in a dark, quiet room with an ice bag on my head, these can last for 3 days. While other times, it is moderate pain that I can treat with pain medication and be able to somewhat manage the day. I never drive while on narcotics. (I just don’t want that to be an issue)

Over the years I have been to numerous neurologists, had every conceivable scan and test. I have been in pain clinics, in Chicago, San Fransisco and Utah. I have been on every drug or herb that promised relief- or prevention, nothing helps. When Imitrex was introduced, it sounded like a miracle. The very first injection stopped my heart; even though I have no heart problems. It was a blessing that I was in the hospital when they tried it, so they could get my heart going again. Because of that extreme reaction I was cautioned to never try Triptans again. So I cannot use; Relpax, Axert, Frova, Amerge, Maxalt, Zomig or Treximet. I have heard that Botox helps. But there is no way I can afford the hundreds it would cost.
Is anyone aware of anything new- I’m honestly at the end of my road- Thirty years of constant pain is too long.
Thanks for your answers!
Dares to care- I have also tried chiropractors, Some who did full adjustments, others sho did little clicking thing in my ears, saying they were minimpulating the small bones i my ears, neck etc. physical therasipts, acupunurists. I honestly don’t know of a specialty I haven’t seen.

A: First of all, many things that are diagnosed as “migraines” are actually cervicogenic headaches (neck caused) instead. A misalignment in your neck can cause a headache that mimics a migraine ( even to the light sensitivity and nausea). A “True” Migraine is related to circulation.

I would recommend that you try a chiropractor. If it is a cervicogenic headache, realigning your neck should take care of most of the headache. If it is a “true” migraine, the chiropractic still may help( even though chiropractic only helps between 40-50% of true migraines). But it may be another option for you.

I really wish you the best.

Q: Migraine Treatment?
My wife suffers from persistent migraines. I mean, almost daily, frequent emergency room visits, the worst.

Over the last 15 years she’s tried amost everything the neurology profession could think of, with no help.

I’m wondering: is there anything “new” out there that chronic migraine sufferers have had success with? Thanks.

A: First thing, she needs to stop with the ER visits. I have to assume that by going there she is getting narcotic drugs. That may dull the pain, but it also causes rebound headaches, which are more painful than the initial one in most cases.

Has she tried meditation? Diet changes? Chiropractor? Psychiatry? Increased her magnesium intake? Acupuncture?

There are many all-natural remedies out there that may be worth giving a shot. Just do a quick search for “natural headache relief” and see what you can find. Good luck.

Q: Would you volunteer to help a new online community about migraines?
A new web site is looking for volunteer health information reviewers to share their opinions on the best information on the web about migraines. We feel that reliable information is hard to come by quickly and easily and are organizing information on migraines to better help people find the information they need.

We need help from people with knowledge abor experience with migraines to look over the content our experts have found (migraine symptoms, migraine treatments, related migraine conditions, etc) and tell us which links are most useful to you, and what you think will help others. It won’t take much time to be a volunteer – you can do as much or as little as you want to, and you will help many other people like yourself by sharing your opinion. Also, by volunteering you will get to see the best and most current research that health experts have found online about migraines. Please visit our web site to learn more or to volunteer. http://www.movinghealth.com Thanks so much
And I also want to ask advice on the best way to get volunteers. thanks in advance!

A: As a person who suffers from the terrible pain of migraines would assist with the on-line community volunteer. Unfortunately I am returning to Iraq in 3 weeks and my time and access to the Internet will
be limited due to my duties over there. As to seeking other to volunteer….you can always post your request on Migraine Support Group bulletin boards on the net, contact local hospitals, pain clinics and the offices of doctors who deal with migraines…..such as neurologists.

Good luck.

Q: How much do the scientists who make new drugs profit?
How much would, for example, the doctor who created treximet (migraine treatment) or a doctor who found treatment for Huntington’s disease profit from the creation of that drug after selling it to a pharmaceutical company?

A: They generally work for the pharma, it is too expensive to develop on one’s own. Sometimes a small company will develop a drug and have the larger pharma do the clinical trials (which cost millions of dollars). Then they share in the profits. Depending on the drug, it can be in the tens of millions or more. But again, rarely does one person get that kind of money.

Q: Neck Pain from Botox injections via migraine therapy?
I received Botox injections from my neurologist into my face, head, neck and shoulders as a new treatment for migraines. Its been two weeks since I received the treatment and my neck is still in so much pain. Could this be a possible reaction of some sort? My neurologist says I shouldn’t have any pain from the botox injections except some minor uncomfort at the injection site itself. Ive tried heat and ice on my neck and it doesn’t seem to help much. The severity depends on the day. Some days its not to bad other days its almost unbearable. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

A: See another specialist in the same or similar field. You should ALWAYS have a second opinion in things related to the spine and neck even if in long term care under one you trust. Same thing applies for heart and liver. A single expert will miss things because of his focus on what has been the problem.

Q: Why does the medical community insist upon regularly scaring migraine sufferers to death thru media stories?
Migraines, especially those with auras are very scary things to live with. More than a few migraine sufferers have committed suicide rather than continue to endure these monsters after all treatment options have come up short. Yet, every 6 months on average, there will be a story run on the nightly news or as an internet headline to the effect of “New Study Shows Migraine Sufferers 8 Times More Likely To Suffer Stroke Than Non Sufferers” or the recent, “Studies Link Migraine to Brain Damage”. These stories are all repetitive in nature (2007’s “new revelations” are the same, almost verbatim, as those which were run last year, and the previous year, etc etc) Who is real-world-spamming Migraineurs with these horror stories and for what purpose????? It’s not as if it’s some sort of ailment that most people can actually DO something about in response to a public health alert.

A: http://www.newstarget.com/021789.html Read this, you will find that it has everything to do with the multi billion dollar pharmaceutical giants that finance our media.

Q: New info on Neural Migraines?
I’m just getting into the aura phase of my migraine with all the flashes and stuff and it got me thinking.

I’ve done a lot of personal research on migraine’s years ago, but I have not kept up with the new stuff. And doing a search for it didn’t turn up anything new in previous answers.

So does anyone know, or have any good links, to the latest info on treatment?
Or even just info on what specialists think is really going on now?
Or has it all stayed the same and they really have no clue.

And yes of course I’ve been to the Dr about them.
But you know how they are sometimes. I might as well be telling them I have aliens in my brain.

A: About the only new thing, and it’s not all that new, is the use of Botox for migraines. Some of the top folks in the field have had good luck using Botox injections in forehead and temple areas. Just googled, and see that it was published on in 2003, so definitely not new! There is a lot of interest in pharmaceutical treatment of migraines, and there’s a lot of research being done in the field.

If you’d like to read about some of the newer treatments a good place to start is Science Daily. Here’s a link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/headaches/

Q: Do you suffer from migraines?
What medications or other options do you use to treat your migraines? I have chronic migraines and am looking for some new treatment options.

A: OK It really depends on the type of headache you have. So I will give you the major types of headaches and the symptoms. You may be suffering from a cervicogenic headache or the combination of both. Cervicogenic headaches can mimic migraines. Ot like the previous responder mentioned, the chiropractor can do certain things and that can reduce the affect of the migraine. It will vary from person to person. I have had some patients that had complete relief and I have had some patients that had “true” migraines (whicha are vascular in nature) and had very little effect from chiropractic. But you will never know how much until you try it. However, check out these descriptions of common headaches and see which symptoms match yours.

Migraine- One sided, more common in females, Sensitivity to light, pain behind one eye, throbbing, brought on by bright lights, chocolate, cheese, red wine or menstrual cycle.
Can also have an aura and have a funny taste.

Hypertension- At the top and back of your head. Throbbing. You usually wake up with this headache and after about 3 hours it subsides. Usually caused by High Blood pressure. Need medicines to reduce blood pressure.

Cluster Headache, adolescent to adult, more common in males, one sided, usually over temple or eye area, may have a blood shot eye, wakes you up at night, runny nose, sweating, tearing of the eyes, Worse in spring or fall, lasts 15min- 2hrs. relief for a little bit and then comes right back.

Muscular tension- A band-like distribution around head (like wearing a very tight head band). Brought on by stress, tension, fatigue, work.

Temporal Arteritis- Only over age 50. One sided over temple area, pain in jaw, burning, aching throbbing, sensitive scalp, fever. tender arteries. If visual symptoms- go to ER with this one.

Cervicogenic(neck caused)- Pain in upper neck and back of head. Pain when moving the head. daily, reduced movement in neck area. Brought on by stress, head movement and head alignment. Can mimic a migraine including nausea. If it is a head and neck related alignment you can have temporal headaches or headaches that arc from behind the ear forward. Possible sharp pain behind your ear at the base of the skull along with correlated shoulder pain.

Sinus- Localized, certain positions are worse, steady throb, worse in the morning.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage- abrupt onset, constant stiff neck, feels like someone hit you in the head, Caused by high blood pressure, stress or aneurysm. Life threatening.

Brain Tumor- Onset morning and evening, varies from mild to severe, may throb, wakes you up at night, symptoms getting worse, neck stiffness worse than ever.

Subdural Hematoma- caused by trauma. It is a slow bleed in the brain. Natasha Richardson died from something like this.

OK now that I have told you the types of headaches. Here is what you do for them.

Migraines, muscular tension, cervicogenic, and some sinus and cluster headaches can be helped by a chiropractor. If it is sinus, you need to ask the chiropractor if they have a sinus/cranial treatment (not all do).

For Hypertension, cluster, temporal arteritis (unless it has visual component) and brain tumor- go see your doctor

For Temporal arteritis with visual impairment, subarachnoid hemorrhage and subdural hematoma, go to the Emergency Room right away.

I hope this helps.

I wish you the best.

Q: Im afraid a few of my migraine attacks recently caused permanent damage.?
Im afraid a few of my migraine attacks recently caused permanent damage. I had migranes when i was younger. and was migrane free for 2 years. This past april I was getting over an infection that lasted about 3 months. since i was on a steriod treatment my migranes returned and are now very violent. Im left with lasting afterimages, confusion at times(well after my migraine has past) numbness. can migranes cause vision problems since april ive had snowey vision that wont go away as well as ringing in my ears.
im worryed about these recent migrane attacks. What treatment options are out there?
I went to a neurologist like 2 days ago, i guess he must have been having a bad day because the whole vist lasted no longer then 15 min. and no test were done. i plan on going to a new neurologist.
Im 17 years old.

are close to fainting and/or blackouts normal with migranes?

A: I think you need a CAT scan or MRI or something. Don’t worry about it, just make sure there is no tumor or aneurism up in there.

Q: Which doctor should I listen to for treatment of my ankle? If either?
I injured my ankle in the middle of October. I was simply walking, tripped and thought that I just rolled my ankle and foot. I believed that it was nothing serious as did many people around me, it did not swell very big and hardly even bruised at all. I was strongly encouraged to rest it, take Advil, elevate it and rotate heat and cold on it. I did this until the past week it was finally getting to the point where I could no longer stand it. The pain seems to be spreading up my leg and becoming more intense. I finally chose to see a doctor. I went to a smaller clinic at first because I knew they gave discounts for self pay patients.

This doctor looked at my ankle and foot pretty extensively. He mentioned that I most likely tore ligaments in my ankle and was very concerned about my Akiles tendon because as he showed my boyfriend it was hardly responding on my hurt ankle when compared to my other ankle. He strongly encouraged me to go to another doctors office who did in house x-rays so that it would not cost as much, yet he strongly believed that x-rays were needed to properly diagnose me as he said. He also said that I would need a walking boot at the least so that I would finally give my ankle a break and time to truly heal. He also stated that my foot was injured as well.

I then went to my old family doctor because I knew that they did x-rays in house and that the doctors looked at them themselves instead of sending them out. By the time that I saw this doctor I had already waited 2 hours in their waiting room so now I am really starting to wonder about a lot of what she said. As soon as she walked into the room before even looking at me said that x-rays were not going to tell us a thing and they were completely pointless. She then looked at my foot, and I will admit she looked more at my foot than the first doctor did. However when I tried to explain that I had constant pain in the back of my ankle and up my calf she just said that I did not. If I mentioned anything that the first doctor said she would just put her hands in the air and wave them around. She said that my foot was hurt where all of the bones connect together and that now I have severe arthritis in my foot. About my third time asking what to do for the pain in the back of my ankle she finally responded with well your foot is small so the pain has to go somewhere. It seemed very strange to me, but I had a migraine and was very hopeful that she was right and nothing was wrong. Her treatment recommendation was to keep doing everything that I had been doing from the beginning (advil every 4 hours, which I will admit I was not extremely strict with then but have been since, heating my ankle and foot when they hurt) and to stop using cold on my foot because I need to get new blood flowing into my foot. All of this did, and still do make sense. However, as I explain to her if I put heat on my foot it is swelling quite large and makes it EXTREMELY painful and difficult to walk on. I asked her about the boot that the other doctor recommended and she said their expensive. I do not have insurance so it was nice that she was concerned, but she did not say it would not help. She said to try doing this treatment for 10 more days and unless I am surprisingly better come back. I have since left a message for her asking if she understands this is what I have been doing the entire time and asking if the boot would help because that was not clear to me. She only works part time though so I am not sure when I will hear back from her again.

To explain I get pain in the back of my ankle pretty much at all times. When I try to stand or walk it hurts throughout my ankle and on the bottom of my foot towards the heel but on the outside. It is very hard to move my toes (the second doctor said this was not a concern but I was not sure) and it is painful when I do move them. Not extreme pain but very uncomfortable. The swelling in my foot goes throughout all of it and even around the whole back part of my foot, sometimes even up to the middle of my calf. It swells daily, even if I try to elevate it often, but when I wake up it usually is not swollen. I work from home so I do try to walk as little as possible, but when I do walk it is very difficult. As I explained the the doctors when they move my foot and ankle around for the most part it was not severe pain, but it was uncomfortable and it is very stiff and hard to move on my own. I am not sure what else you need to know, but if anyone has any idea which doctor I should listen to please let me know! I just know I finally went to the doctors and paid so much money because I was wanting to end the pain not be told to do the same then for another week (after 6) then come in to pay another office visit and then “talk about some other things to try” as the second doctor said. I do understand I should have went in right away but I didn’t because I didn’t want to pay over $100 to be told to heat and take advil l

A: Hello,

It is very hard to tell exactly what happened to your foot, and it must be frustrating to receive such poor feedback from doctors.
According to your description it sounds like you hurt the ligaments in your foot – especially around your ankle and that requires treatment and it won’t go away easily just with time.

It is impossible to diagnose a condition but it could be achilles tendinitis involved with this injury.

If you can give provide answers to these questions I will be able to help some more.

1) Do you have pain in your heel at all?, if you do where exactly?
2) Do you have high or low arches?
3) Does it hurt if you press on it?
4) Is there any swelling in your achilles tendon?
5) What kind of shoes you usually wear?

In the meantime I would suggest normal treatment which involves stretching and icing at least 4 times a day – avoid heat just ice.
Even though the ice doesn’t help at first, it reduces swelling so you should keep applying it, you should also try and avoid walking on your foot completely – use crutches if available.

Unfortunately this is all you can do at the moment and you really should seek professional help by a podiatrist (specializes in feet) or an orthopedic sports doctor.

I am really sorry for your pain and frustration ans wish you the best of luck and a quick recovery!

If you prefer you can write directly to me at itaiw@yahoo.com

Q: Does anyone know a doctor who would perscribe medical cannabis in the Denver area?
I have severe migraines. I heard this was a possible treatment, I’ve tried others like b12 vitamins, getting enough sleep, and getting new glasses. Nothing helps. A doctor or a place to find one would help, thanks!

A: http://www.coloradomedicalmarijuana.com
This site was recommended to me by a doctor.
There’s an ad for a place every day in the Denver Post.
The Westword has dozens of ads

Q: Whats crossing a line in a friendship?
I know this one person who told me that she sometimes gets migraine headaches and it runs in her family. The other day I heard about this new treatment for those type of headaches and I asked if she heard about it and she said she hadn’t. I was uncertain about the details, so I went to print out the article, but at the same time I ran into several other articles about the same topic. One of the articles is about how sex and orgasms can help a migraine. Everything I found was on a news website and the sources being doctors. The last thing I want to do is make things awkward and uncomfortable, so I was wondering do I hand her the articles I found on the subject including the one on orgasms. I’ll be honest I think this person is absolutely beautiful. She is married, but if she wasn’t I would likely try for her, but I’m looking for a committed relationship myself, so I don’t go after married women. I was wondering if I hand her an article on sex would that be crossing a friendship line?

A: Tell her simply and straight forward here is all the information I could find. I hope something in there helps. If she starts listing through them and sees the article, joke about how her husband could help her out and make her feel better. Then play it off like nothing. Because honestly two mature adults should be able to handle a situation like this.

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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: Post migraine vision symptoms? Help?
I’m 19 yrs old. I had a migraine a couple of days ago, where I experienced a blind spot and pain which is apparently usual. However, it has been two days since the migraine and I can’t help but noticing that the center of my vision, roughly where the blind spot was, is ever so slightly cloudy, as if the blind spot is still there but not as bad. It’s only very slight but I’m worried as I’m not sure if these kind of symptoms ever persist beyond the migraine itself. It’s mainly noticeable in the dark. Any chance anyone could give me some reassurance or advice? Thanks.

A: Yes, don’t worry. This is called migraine aura. It can last for a few days after and often does. Being dehydrated does not help (you need roughly 8 medium sized glasses of plain water not fizzy or salty per day). Avoid fizzy/soda/caffeninated drinks and alcohol, these also make it worse as can strong offensive smells, red wine/chocolate etc.

Good sleep really helps and darkened rooms make it all bearable. Just take it easy and def. do the water, i seems to really help to make the aura go.

It happens when the migraine sewlling is around the visual cortex and can take many many forms, (zigzag lines, black and white, all sorts everyone is different and sufferers can have differing types as the swelling moves progresses as the migraine goes on)

You will be fine and hopefully something will have rung a bell and you can learn what are your triggers and hopefully minimise future headaches.

Take care and don’t panic, all will be well

Q: I had blurry vision, is this a symptom of a migraine?
Is this a migraine? I just had a blurry vision for 5-10 minutes and then the headache started.

A: this is called the ‘aura’ of the migraine. some people experience it like you did, for about 5-10 mins and then the migraine starts, others experience it without the follow up of a headeache. this is still a migrain (in migraine sufferers) but not much that can be done about it. it will go away by itself

the aura can be anything, feeling sick, dizzy, blurry vision, seeing spots, or anything that disturbs your vision, a funny taste on your tongue of strange smell. The aura usually dissapears as soon as the headache starts

Q: Double vision and headache could this be a migraine starting?
I start getting a light headache that will not go away for many hours then just tonight i started having double vision or at least it seemed like it. It also seemed like there was a think coating of something over my eyes. Could these symptoms be leading up to a migraine. What should I do? It has been happening for a week.

A: I’ve had migraines since I was 3 and im 42 now. migraines are on one side of your head, like mine are mainly on the left side of my head above my eye. You could be having a cluster headache which is totally different than a migraine. mine usually last for a few days. I’m usually sensitive to light, sound , just looking at a computer sreams at my migraine..

I would check with your doctor and if you don’t have one find a low cost facility and ask them…. maybe even www.webmd.com could have more ansers than us. maybe theres something else going with it, I don;’t want to scare you but I’ve known a few family members that their headaches come a long fast and come to find out it was an aneurysm.

Good luck

Q: migraine symptoms? weird!!!?
tell me your migraine symptoms, i have had numbness, sparkly vision and the most scary was not being able to understand what i was saying! my friend said a tea cup felt like a shot glass and changing a pillow felt like she was changing a quilt! trippy and freaky!!

A: First symptom is that I see colorful dots, than my left hand and left part of my face starts to numb and I can’t feel my tongue. Than that awful severe pain in the head starts and I feel nausea and sickness. I get light and sound sensitivity and I’m unable to speak. Sometimes, I throw up. It’s inherited disease.

Q: migraine remedies? i get sparkly vision (my left eye has this weird light), numbness, and horrilbe headache.?
Does anyone know what can help these migraine symptoms? thanks.

A: Excedrin’s migraine works really well for me

Q: What are some symptoms of poor vision?
i keep getting a weird headache but it usually doesnt happen until the day is half over. it feels nothing like a migraine and my head doesnt actually feel like a normal headache. its more like directly behind my eyes and i get a little dizzy….

A: diabetes

Q: my 12 year old daughter has had a migraine for 2 days and does nothing but sleep what could it be?
I am taking her to the doctor tomorrow but I was just wondering what some of you think she has no other symptoms just migraine with blurred vision and sleepiness.

A: she could just be suffering from migranes. Let her lay down in a dark room with no noise and cool washcloth over her head. Alot of the time stress can be a trigger for that (not saying that she has a stressfull life) Hopefully your dr. can tell you more. good luck to you!!

Q: tell me all about your migraine symptoms?
ok so ive had migraines since i was 4. and seem to be growing out of them as they have cut down to only a few a year. i just wanted to know if anyone gets all the same symptoms. my symptoms are the exact same every time and i can often wake up knowing it feels like im gonna get a migraine that day.

First my head goes little fuzzy and my eyes feel strained, i then get a little black dot which gets bigger and bigger. while this is happenin i start to feel a little sick, my right arm always feels disattached almost like its not my arm, i get pins and needles in my tongue and then my fingers and arm. my vision gets so bad i can only see half of peoples face for example, i then lose basically all ability to think and talk, i turn into like a 4 year old learning things for the first time, i get a stammer, forget everything im saying, i forget names of things, and how to tell the time. a few hours of lying down in the dark with my migraine tablets and lose most of the symptoms and just left with REALLY sore head.

ive never known anyone with exact same symptoms yet so please tell me all yours. i have never figured out what causes mine, oh and i get a weird taste in mouth and things smell funny

A: Oh! Thank you for telling me about your symptoms. It makes me feel that I am not so alone!

First, I want to say that there are things that trigger my migraines, although sometimes I do not recall any trigger. Flashing strobe-like lights of any kind are a guaranteed migraine for me. One of the worst offenders is those little blinking lights on coupon machines in grocery stores, that alert the shopper, I walk around the corner, and the thing flashes at me, and that’s it. I’m going to have a migraine within 12 hours. Too much bright natural light causes a migraine. Also, any kind of sudden noise, such as a slamming door or voice I wasn’t expecting to hear, causes my vision to suddenly erupt into a fireworks display and that can only mean one thing.

Okay, so my vision goes “weird”. The migraiine doctor told me that this is called “fragmentation”. I just see things splintered and not as a whole picture. Yes, my eyes feel “strained”. It becomes very difficult to be in any sort of light at all. Oh, also, my eyes begin running uncontrollably, I mean, like I am crying.

Often, my left arm and fingers will go completely numb. Oh, the entire top of my head will go tingly, and also, grossest of all, the skin on my forehead will lift and move involuntarily. I also get a really, really stiff neck.

Yes, I also become disfunctional in speech and thought. If I try to speak, often words will come out in the wrong order. I can’t think of the word for an item I am holding in my hand. I do lose “parts” of things I am looking at—as you say, parts of people’s faces.

Then I may or may not start heaving. If I can take a certain medication at the very first symptom, such as my forehead moving all by itself, sometimes 2 times out of 5 the migraine will not come. But I have noticed that it then sneaks back the next day, and then it is there to stay.

My symptoms are sly and not the same every time, so many times they will get past me before I realize what is going on.

I also get different kinds of migraines. The living end worst for me is the “ice pick” which is localized in one spot on my head, which I can actually pinpoint. I am fine until, suddenly, it feels like a knife is slicing right through my skull. This sometimes literally brings me to my knees (I fall down) and then, when it has passed through me, I am okay until about 30 seconds later, when it happens all over again.This headache can last 5 days, or, once, I had an Ice Pick Migraine that lasted over 3 months, by which time, death was becoming a reasonable option.

Q: symptoms of a migraine?
could someone tell me all the possibel symptoms of a migraine? could you have a zig zagged distorted shape in your vision before the migraine comes? follow by nausea and headache? my headaches get bad, but they dont seem to last too long usually. is this a migraine?

A: I always get vision distortion as a precursor to my migraines. To be more specific, I start to see pink spot. Then the neck pain starts, followed by the nausea, shoulder pain, light sensitivity then the mother of all headaches. My migraines usually put me out of comission for several hours, and I even had one last a full day before. Since I get them so infrequently (about 4-5 a year), I am not on any prescribed meds. I try to lie in a dark room with a cold cloth over my forehead and eyes, and also a cold cloth across my shoulders around my neck. This seems to help and I try to sleep it off.

Q: Distressing symptoms of migraine….?
Some migraines have unusual symptoms, such as loss of vision in one eye, has anyone encountered these, and have they hindered your lifestyle?

A: I used to suffer from migraine and my most distressing symptoms were feeling nauseous without actually vomiting dizziness and an arc of dancing zigzag lights thatt gradually grew from a small spot. They didn’t hinder my lifestyle because I refused to let them!!

By the way, my migraines were caused by my contraceptive pill.Changing to a different method of contraception really made the difference, as my migraines have gone!!

Q: what are some symptoms of poor vision?
i have a recurring headache. it doesnt feel like a migraine at all and doesnt feel like a normal headache. its more like directly behind my eyes. it doesnt happen until part way through the day. i feel a little of balance and get a little dizzy if i move my head too fast…

A: I have the EXACT same thing. My doctor told me I definately have to get my eyes checked. I made an appointment for next week. You should too.

Q: Just gotten over Flu and am now having what appears to be a migraine?
I’ve had it since the middle of the night and then on and off all day. Ive never had a migraine before but my symptoms are:

Slight blurred, tunnel vision
Sharp headache pain on left side of forehead and temple
Sore to touch above and around left eyebrow
Sore behind left eye

A: It does sound like it could be a migraine. If you are also experiencing a sensitivity to light, sound and smell and nausea the peaks when the pain in the head gets worse, then for sure it is.

Take some excedrin, grab an ice pack for you head and neck and get ye to a cool, dark and quiet room. Sleeping it off is one of the easiest ways to get rid of the pain without having to deal with it in the mean time.

If it continues or gets worse, your local instacare or emergency room can help with further treatment.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that you should try to drink as much fluids as you can. Dehydration from vomiting due to the flu can be the cause of this migraine

Q: Strange migraine symptoms?
For me, the first sign that I am getting a migraine is one of my hands and my lips going numb, my vision goes really blurry, and the worst and strangest thing…I can’t talk! It is really scary and frustrating, I know what I want to say, but I can’t make it come out right. I feel very confused…It’s exactly like a stroke, but I am only 24 so I don’t think that could be it. Also, when people try to talk to me, I have a very hard time making sense of what they are saying, I can’t dial numbers on a phone or type, really freaks me out and I start to panic. Has anyone else ever heard of or experienced this?
I was 12 years old the first time I had one of these…My mom took me to the ER and the doctor called it a “classic migraine”

A: Hi,

Yes either we are both freaks of nature lol or we both just seem to get similar symptoms.

People often comment that my speech becomes very slurred like Im drunk, I have to really think extremely hard to make sense of what others are saying and often stutter when I try and talk. It can be very hard to come up with words, although in my head I know what I want to say…I just can’t seem to find the words and then struggle to prounounce them. I cannot write a phone number down either as trying to work out how the number should be written is just too hard.

Sometimes I struggle with co-ordination and walk into things, drop things or have problems typing etc. in the very early stages of a migraine happening.

I too get the blurred vision and my best description is it is like when you are coming out of an anesthetic and things are just hazy and not quite real.

My Dr. explained to me that this can all be explained by the altering blood flows and the blood vessels in the brain which are the cause of the migraine. I also suffer migraines as a result of swinging blood sugar levels which on its own can cause neurological disturbances.

I was always told that all these symptoms will disappear once the migraine has resolved and I should only worry if any of these continue after the pain is cleared.

My Dad also suffers these problems as well, so I’m thinking it is fairly common for migraine sufferers.

Hope this helps….Take Care.

Q: What are the symptoms of migraine ?
ok so i woke up today with a really bad headache and i felt really really sick as if im about to puke, i think its called nausea or something. i started puking and didnt go to school today since i was worried i might get sick in class. my mum made an appointment for the doctor and my doctor said i might have migraine. can someone tell me the symptoms of migraine. one thing i can tell you is that whenever i have a headache, i get it from the top of my head on both sides and it lasts for long periods of times. i also start feeling sick and often vomit or puke. my eyes are really sensitive aswell and i start getting blured vision sometimes and when i wake up i have sticky eyes. also if this might help im a female and im 15. if that would help in telling me. i have already visited websites so please dont send me links becuase i dont really understand the sciency language, if you could explain in simple words.

thanks alot

A: What you describe are classic symptoms of migraine headaches, especially the nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity. It is not a big problem though and they are easy to treat. Your doctor should be able to give you a medication that you can take as soon as you feel a migraine coming on which will stop the headache. If you get them frequently, the doctor can also give you a prescription for a medication that will reduce the number of migraines you get, and it also helps to reduce the severity of the migraines when one does break through. I agree with the previous poster that this could have been brought on by a change in your hormones. It is very common for women to develop migraines at certain times during their menstrual cycles. I started getting migraines within a couple of months of my first menstrual cycle at age 11 and have had them ever since.

When you get a migraine, there are a few things you can do to help deal with the pain while waiting for the medication to kick in. Lay down in a cool, dark room with an ice pack on your neck, a cool wet washcloth over your eyes, and some ear plugs to block out all the noise in the house. Once you get into a comfortable position, slow your breathing and start counting your heart beats. Focusing on something else will help you relax. You should go to sleep too, because most migraine medication makes you sleepy, plus rhythmic breathing and counting will relax your muscles. If you can, try and take a nap to sleep through the worst part of migraine. When you wake up, the migraine should be gone and you should feel a little groggy, but much better. Good luck with the doctor.

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Q: Vague Symptoms, but “Normal” Test Results?
I am a long-time migraine sufferer w/ basilar migraine as well as PCOS, but for the past year or so I have had generalized joint pain (worst in my hips) of varying severities. Recently I have had shooting pain down my right arm to the pinkie and ring finger as well as pain in my legs and shoulder blades along with generalized fatigue and muscle pain. This week my throat has been quite sore, the lymph node in my left armpit hurts and my temp has been elevated- 99.4. My blood work came back normal- including my sedimentation rate- and I was negative for ANA. Today I had an MRI of my brain, neck and lumbar spine and all that came up was some scarring in the brain (neuro said that happens with severe migraine) and one degenerating disk. I am now taking amitriptyline at bed time and tramadol for pain. Any medical professionals with an opinion regarding what I’m dealing with? Blood tests seem to rule out Lupus, MRI rules out MS- Fibromyalgia? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you
Oh, I forgot to mention that my thyroid levels came back normal as well. Really, on paper there appears to be nothing wrong with me- but everything hurts and I’m still getting at least one migraine a week.
The more research I do, the more I come up with CFID or Fibromyalgia- both of these are “diagnoses of exclusion” so how many more tests need to be run before I have an answer? With the swollen lymph nodes and sore throat, the neuro wants to check me for Epstein-Barr- will that be enough to point to CFIDs?

Sorry to ramble, but I have two small children and would like to actually be involved in raising them- my husband is wonderful, but I’m still their Mom, ya know?

A: hello,

I’m not yet a doctor, I’m a medical student.

I have absolutely no idea what you have. But I can try to explain some stuff that’s going on.

The shooting pain that affects your pinkie and ring finger is something affecting your ulnar nerve (which supplies these fingers). You might even find that on the ring finger the pain is localised to the pinkey side of it only. (This nerve is the one you hit when you hit your “funny bone”)

When I started reading it I thought it was SLE for sure! And then I got down to that line where you said ANA was negative so that’s a real curveball.

I would’ve also thought for sure that it was an inflammatory process but your ESR was normal.

So yeah, sorry I can’t be of any help, but I’m not going to take careless stabs in the dark (like saying it’s all due to the degenerating disc).

All I can recommend to you is that you write down all these symptoms you have and make sure you tell every one to the doctor.

The patient history is one of the most important aspects to a medical examination and resulting diagnosis.

Make sure you also mention your sore throat, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes and mention when they came on. Although it might all be connected, these symptoms could be an infection that has manifested independently of your other symptoms.

Also, think of your family’s medical history aswell. If your parents or siblings had any particular conditions.

UPDATE:

Please try not to worry too much. We have no idea what this is, so there’s no reason to assume the worse, it could really just be a simple infection like EBV as your doctor wants to check for.

Q: Migraine Types?
When I was 4 years old, I started getting weird migraines until I was 12 years old (the last one being the worst).
The symptoms are most similar to Basilar type with aura, but with a little twist: I lost the ability to understand and speak English (my native language).

When people would speak to me, I would think they were speaking jibberish… I would *try* to respond. Attempting to say something like “I don’t understand you” would come out as “Duck store over water” (just as an example…). In my head, I would think “Did that make sense? Did what I just think make sense? Did what I think about what I just thought make sense?”

Eventually, I wouldn’t even be able to respond non-sensically (I know that’s not a word). All I could do was hold my head and scream. Then I would kinda black out, fall asleep for 12 hours, and have a dull headache for 2 days afterwards.

Has anyone heard of this kind of experience with migraine before or what type it is?
Thanks in advance =)

A: that is odd i have never heard of aphasia being associated with migraines. I guess that could make sense because the Wernicke’s area or Broca’s area of could be affected.

I just asked my friend and he said migraines and other neurological disorders can cause transient aphasia.

Q: Does anyone know what this could be?
Late Saturday night, a friend starting acting weird. She was having movement disorders and said that she could not control them. Sunday was the same way. Just constantly moving and not being able to control arms from moving. I also noticed that she was exaggerating her speech to say words and has become very talkative. I have checked the net and these symptoms are seen in a variety of disorders like Tardive Dystonia, Wilson’s Disease, Basilar Artery migraines etc.
I don’t think she had TIA or stroke because she did not exhibit facial paralysis or pain on the appropriate side. I also checked the side effects of her meds. Has anyone every experienced this or know someone who has. I think she should see a doctor but she has been through so much this year already, and may decline. I even thought about a nervous breakdown.

A: For three months I was having uncontrollable twitches and electrical sensations all over my body. I went to the doctor he said come back if it got worse. I went back 6 times! He never did anything, than one Saturday it got really bad I told my husband I was going to go crazy, 1 hour later I had a Grand Mal seizure! I had been really feeling electrical problems and the twitches were warning me. a year later we are still trying to find out what is wrong. Please don’t leave her alone or let her drive. I was not breathing and had to be given CPR, if I was alone I probably would have died.

Q: Multiple Sclerosis or Chiari Malformation?
Patient 29 year old female. She is right-handed. History of migraines since age 6, often severe. However in recent couple years her migraines have begun to include partial paralysis and temporary blindness. In past, menses had triggered them, also MSG, intense light and red #40. Weight 208, Height 5′ 10″. Her migraines begin with blurred vision, then she will see “disco ball light show”. She then loses her vision. 15 minutes after this the headache begins, up to a 7 on pain scale. There is pulsation, photophobia, nausea and vomiting, phonophobia and prostration. Typically last 6 hours at worst several days. She has also had trouble concentrating and finding words. Vertigo now precedes the headache and continues independently.Burning sensation on right side and extreme tenderness in feet also independent of migraine. She has muscle jerks at night with a “surge of electricity” through out her body, compelling her to move. Moving alleviates sensation. In short she has intractable migraine. There is hemiplegia

CT scan w/o contrast. Axial images of head were obtained. The ventricles and sulci are age appropriate in size and configuration. There is no intracranial hemorrhage, extraaxial fluid collection, mass effect or midline shift. There is normal gray-white differentiation with no findings of edema or acute infarct. The paranasal sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear. There is no destructive bone lesion.

MRI with and without contrast:
Technique Multiplanar, multisequential images of brain were performed w and w/o contrast
Contrast 19 mL Omniscan
Comparison: the aforementioned head CT
FIndings: No midline shift or hydrocephalus. No evidence of acute infarction or parenchymal hemorrhage. No evidence of an expansile mass lesion or pathological postcontrast parenchymal enhancement. No significant volume loss. MILD CEREBELLAR TONSILLAR ECTOPIA ASSOCIATED WITH CROWDING AT THE FORAMEN MAGNUM. Basilar cisterns are otherwise patent. Orbits are grossly unremarkable. Major intracranial vascular flow voids are present.
In summary
1. Mild cerebrellar tonsillar ectopia.
2No. intracranial mass or acute infarction.

Her symptoms overlap with both afflictions, however the tonsillar ectopia inducing pressure on the foramen magnum suggests Chiari malformity.

If any doctors happen to stumble across this I’d love your opinion.

A: Defintely could be the chiari.

edit: What made you think MS? It never even mentions it in the MRI. It however, mentions cerebellar ectopia, which is arnold chiari.

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Q: Migraine-like symptoms without the intensity of a migraine…?
I used to have migraines frequently as a teen, but thought I “grew out” of them (I’m 21) as they became few and far between. During the past few months I’ve had headaches with migraine-like symptoms (one-sided, nausea, visual stuff, serious fatigue) during PMS. The headache itself is pretty uncomfortable, but not nearly as bad as some of the migraines I’ve had in the past. Anyone else experience headaches like this? Is it possible to have migraine-like headaches with less pain?

A: Absolutely. I had minor headaches which were real headaches but not that bad, but also dizziness and nausea. The neurologist said it was migraine without a doubt. Sent me in for an MRI just to be safe and put me on Topamax which is something I hope you do not have to take.

Q: How do you guys feel during and after a visual migraine?
The first time I ever got a migraine was when I was 13 I use to experience numb hands and lips also tongue a lot of confusion couldn’t talk right and of course visual issues like zig zag. Then time passed and they got better just some visual issues that would go away in 30 min and then I would normally get a light headache. Now I’m pregnant 37 weeks to be exact and today I experience strong symptoms just when I was a teenager I feel pain on the back of my head and feel a little out of it. Tell me how do you guys feel during and after. Thanks

A: omg i am 13 and i have suffered sinse i was 12 and i fall asleep. i get that aura and i hate it! i use ice to get rid of the pain and to relax me ecause i get stressed and hot and ice relaxes me for some reason maybe it will work for you! good luck with the delivery when he/she/ comes into this world. i wish you the besst!

Q: whats the difference between migraine & ‘cluster’ headaches?
i have recently had the ‘aura’/visual symptoms associated with migraine..but it doesnt go into full blown migraine…really unpleasant & dibillitating all the same.

i had blood tests, checks at the opticians etc., and i am all ok. optician says its migraine and the doctor says ‘cluster’ headaches…what it is the difference and what on earth is a cluster headache? forgot to ask the doctor…just relieved when he told me i did not have anything more serious..i.e. i thought i had a tumour or was going blind. does anyone know about clusters?

A: Cluster headaches are attacks of severe pain lasting 15-180 minutes and occurring from once every other day up to eight times in one day.

Q: Constant migraine with visual aura or neuralgia?
Every time I start and suddenly stop antidepressants I get a constant pain on the right side of my head and a shower of constant black eye floaters in my right eye. Sometimes the right side of my neck is also sore. I went to the eye dr. and he didn’t see any floaters in my eye. The CAT scan was also clear. So I went to a neurologist and he said it is most likely atypical neuralgia or migraine disorder. Has anyone ever experienced these symptoms? Maybe the starting and stopping of antidepressants trigger chemical changes in my brain which then cause these symptoms. It usually clears up in a few weeks to months. Does this sound like neuralgia or migraine? The pain on the right side of my head and floaters in my right eye are constant for weeks or months. My right eye also waters. It feels as if the blood vessel or nerves on the right side of my brain are sore.

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

Q: Ophthalmic Migraine?
“spots of light, halos, or zigzag patterns are common symptoms prior to the start of Migraine headaches. An ophthalmic migraine is when you have only visual symptoms without a headache.”

I have been diagnosed with the symptoms of ophthalmic migraines, however, my symptoms are permanent and are not episodic. Does anyone know of any similar cases or where I could even start to look to get evaluated by the right people for this?

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

Q: Migraine with aura symptoms After??
I woke up with a migraine yesterday morning and took my meds for it (1 Zomig). I was fine the rest of the day, aside from the side effects of the meds. Later on around 5PM I fell asleep for an hour, woke up and my head started to hurt a tad, not enough to make me take another Zomig, but I also had some visual disturbances. A thick line with zig-zags going around it followed by dizziness (I almost passed out so I layed down again). The aura got a little worse, now I could see an electrical field, it was only on the left-most side of my eyes though. It went away a few minutes later.

Is it normal to have this after a migraine? I though it was only something you get before?
I may have brought the dizzy spell on myself as I am very squeemish – I was looking at various medical explanations online so I think I may have just freaked myself out.

A: Migraines symptoms are so variable that there is no normal pattern. The sequence you are describing is not as common as having auras toward the beginning, but there is nothing abnormal about having an aura at the end of a migraine event – at least not abnormal in the sense that you might suspect that something other than a migraine is the underlying cause.

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: Anyone taking Verapamil for migraines?
I have been taking it for 2 weeks and I am still getting symptoms of migraines (visual zig/zag lines). Can anyone tell me what their experience is with this medication?

A: I am taking now verapamil for the last 3 years and not for headaches but to expand my blood vessels to the heart and as well the rhythm of my heart . I have never heard anyone using it headaches and i just looked it up on winkipedia and apperently it’s being used for cluster headaches .

Q: Have you ever had a visual disturbance in one eye where lights looked elipsed?
Over the past couple months I’ve had two occasions that lasted for several days-week when all round points of light (street lights, traffic lights, points of reflected sunlight, etc.) looked like they were eclipsed, i.e., black in the middle with the corona around it. Optometrist suggested optical migraine, but primary care physician said the symptoms last too long to be a migraine.
I am meeting with a neuro-opthalmology specialist in a few weeks, but just wondered if anyone else had ever experienced this.

A: Don’t ask us, go see your doctor and he will tell you exactly what it is. Good luck and don’t worry!

Q: visual migranes or HPPD?
Does this sound like visual migraines?

Feeling dizzy, seeing visual snow or static, feeling kind of detached or hypnotized. Seeing movement in stationary objects, slight vertigo, And seeing lights when in a dark room” pulse” or expand and contract irregularly with my pupils doing the same thing. Having a lack of motivation and anxiety and low energy with a feeling of pressure on the eyes. This all happens frequently and lasts for usually a couple of hours but I have times when I have no symptoms. I have done salvia weed and coke before but not too much.. dont do anymore.

A: Those are classic migraine symptoms. Few people realize that migraines don’t have to manifest symptoms in the head only. I have know people to also have abdominal migraines. Its worth checking out with a neurologist. Make sure you are completely honest with any physician you see. They aren’t there to judge you, but to do their best to help you.

Q: What could my symptoms mean?
I know no one here can diagnose me but I am just after some advice about what my symptoms could mean.

For the last 3 days I have had bad dizziness, every time I move my head it’s like my eyes can’t focus. Almost feels like they are rolling round in my head and everything is off balance.
I have visual disturbances, seeing flashes of colour (I know these are symptoms of migraine but it’s been 3 days and no migraine yet).
I also have an insatiable thirst. It’s like the more I drink the more thirsty I become.
I have had the occasional shooting chest pain but nothing major and also palpitations.

I do have an anxiety disorder but this does not fell like any sort of anxiety attack I have had in the past.

Can anyone give me some tips? I will be consulting my GP on Monday but would just like to know if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks

A: you need to go to the doctor and be tested for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. these symptoms are the early signs of someone being diabetic

Q: Migraine management please help?
I don’t know what to do I have all the symptoms down here:
- Visual snow
- memory loss
- loss of interest
- Upper peripheral vision loss in both eyes (randomly one day .. no migraine aura)
- I lost my way to think logically
- blurry vision
- horrible tinnitus (ringing in ears)
- random times when I cant hear anything
- Slurred Speech
- a bunch of eye problems like smudges of light / a black line when i move my eyes to the left or right
- when I move my eyes everything blurry
- slight eyebrow movent makes my vision blurry
-eyes sometimes move by themselves
I sat somewhere for 4 hours and watched south park but I do not remember any of the episodes.. like I was knocked out and woke up.. I forget most days of the week and my mind is too burned out from this to be good in school. my spelling is worse as well as my reading.. its really slow..
I do not have pain in my migraines or any aura.. its like I don’t have migraines
** it all started september 21st 2009 when I woke up I felt weird with most of the above symptoms accept the vision loss**
No I have been tested for EVERYTHING and it all points to migraine (especially the visual snow)

A: Sounds like you have suffered from a stroke. My great gramma suffered from the same thing and she still has those problems

Q: Can somebody explain these unusual symptoms?
what does it mean when everything looks like its melting and moving around me? I usually get these symptoms with a migraine but for some reason they have found a place within my everyday life. My ears also ring 24/7 and I see “visual snow” 24/7. It is extremely annoying and I seem to feel anxious and insane all the time. I have seen a psychiatrist and he doesn’t know whats going on aside from telling me I’m having panic attacks when clearly I’m panicking because of my symptoms and not a mental illness. I also experience vertigo fairly regularly, especially when I’m trying to sleep, the room spins for hours, or objects appear to be melting or moving backwards and forwards. I also get feelings of confusion for example looking at an object and thinking it’s the wrong way up or the room around me looking strange but not being able to work out why, or if somebody is talking either to me or in the background sometimes I can’t understand what they are saying even though I can hear them. I’ve had a CT scan also. I do not take any drugs and I rarely drink any alcohol. Has anyone heard of these symptoms or experienced them and know what they are?

A: Wow.. I’m really sorry but i can’t explain any of your symptoms except for the ringing ears – that is called Tinnitus, and usually there is a serious problem causing it… :/

I understand how u frustrated you feel, because I also have strange symptoms kind of similar to yours that no one can seem to explain (sharp, stabbing headaches; confusion, where i dont know who i am or where i am; i have tinnitus as well; and i also get dizzy frequently).

Of course your psychiatrist is trying to dismiss it on panic attacks, because that is something explainable and they find it easier to dismiss things like this on something simple and give you some medicine for it. I saw a psychologist and he was positive it was depression. He had my family doctor prescribe the 3 best depression medicines for me and was suprised when they did nothing. Hmm… -_-

I wish I could help but maybe you can type them into google and see what comes up? Hope you get better!

Q: Migraines, are my symptoms normal?
I have been getting at least 1 migraine a month. I usually feel weird before I get one then something will go numb e.g. my hand or my foot. Then I get visual disturbance and sometimes get really confused and found it quite hard to talk. I then get a headache. I have recently noticed that I keep getting headaches on the left side of my head nd whenever this happens I get a tingling sensation on the left side of my face. This suddenly came on for the first time when I was at school and the headache went but the tingling sensation in my face stayed but improved throughout the week. Since then (about three weeks ago), I have been getting the same tingling sensation in my face whenever I am tired, stressed or have a headache. I went to the doctor and he refered me to a neurologist, i have not been yet tho. The tingling sensation started after I saw the doctor. Is this normal?

A: Sounds like me. I’ve had migraines since I was 19 & I’m 31 now. They used to be all the time, but since my doctor put me on Verapamil I’m down to about 10 a year now.

Q: MIGRAINE with AUDIBLE aura?
I had found info on the internet before about audible migraines. My family doctor thought that I had tinnitus but the symptoms did not match at all. Before my migraine starts, I heard a deep whooshing sound like a freight train or heavy highway traffic that sounds like it comes from the left side of my neck. It gets louder in my ear and then abruptly stops. The longer the sound stays in my ears, usually 30 seconds, then I know I will get a migraine. I don’t usually have many visual auras the occasional black speck but I find that my eyes are very sensitive to light when I get a migraine. Can anyone help or have you had audible migraines?

A: As the medical consultations are quite expensive, the sufferers often do the self analysis and look for solutions based on that. Have your ever realised the sounds that you hear in the ear is not necessarily the problem in that area itself. It might as well be due to the problem in your occlusion/bite and resultantly TMJ disorder or syndrome. It may help to set up a consult with oral & maxillofacial surgeon, the one who adopts holistic approach. An advanced search could be: holistic tmj treatment in india

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Q: anyone know of an illness with the following- cold symptoms, migraine, eye infection, back aches?
caus i have it =[
thanks

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

Q: Weird symptoms=Some nausea, migraine!!!, eye pain, stiff neck, chills/cold sweats, fatigue. Sudden onset.?
Monday afternoon, as I was leaving work, I experienced all of the symptoms above (nausea, migraine, eye pain, stiff neck, cold chills/clammy feeling, fatigue). It continued through Wednesday morning. It’s Thursday and I feel better, but am having stomach issues (aka not regular… :-/ )

The previous week, we were on vacation at the beach for an entire week. Sunday morning, I started a new pack of birth control pills, and took them about 2-3 hours later than the previous month because I had to pick them up at the pharmacy on Sunday morning. (And I’m married and old.)

Everyone always tells me “You’re Pregnant”. If that is the case, I would have about 1287 kids by now.

I’m not throwing up or anything, just feel pukey.

The worst pain of all was the migraine.

What gives? (Trying to decide whether to bother my doctor or tough it out.)

A: your symptoms describe the flu but due to the vacation i wouldn’t rule out bad water or lyme disease

Q: Are these Migraine symptoms?
are these common migraine symptoms

burning eyes
upset stomach
sensitive to light and sounds
massive headache

i have been having these for the last couple of weeks

what over the counter medicine would you suggest

A: Over the counter medicines don’t affect true migraine attacks. In fact, no pain killers will. They might make them go away for a bit, but that is it. If it’s really a migraine attack and not just a bad headache, the only things that might help you are certain prescription medications in the tiptan family or waiting it out with sleep, ice or heating pads (your choice), water, hot tea, etc. There are 3 classes of medications used to prevent migraines: anti-convulsants, anti-depressants, and blood-pressure meds. See a doctor if you think you need these thigns.

Q: Eye pressure, a unusual migraine symptom?
Hi there. Have somebody here that suffers from migraine, experience pressure in one eye and double vision for a while? It is a weird feeling, and scary. I suffer from migraine with aura, and seldom get the headech, lucky me. But never in my life had that eye pressure feeling, like if somebody grab your eye from the back, and twist it to look inside, provoking double vision. Got it twice now, since last December. I went to the Dr, and he said it almost sure is migraine, but in case, I am schedule for an MRI this week. I think it is migraine too, and I not so sure if I want to go to this test. What would you do?
Thanks a lot for any answer!

A: Was the double vision in just one eye or was it with both eyes?
I think a scan such as an MRI would not be a bad choice – I would also be curious as to how your blood pressure runs, especially during one of these episodes.

Q: migraine remedies? i get sparkly vision (my left eye has this weird light), numbness, and horrilbe headache.?
Does anyone know what can help these migraine symptoms? thanks.

A: Excedrin’s migraine works really well for me

Q: what r the symptoms of migraine?is it accompanied with swelling on face or blankness before eyes?

A: My friend has this problem. Although he never complained of swelling on his face, he used to often experience blankness before his eyes and used to feel nauseous at times. He’s always taken his migraine pills to relieve the severe headache.

Q: Help! Toothache + Migraine + Eye pain = ?
Well, I have toothaches + migraine + eye pain a few years back and when I looked at my mirror, I see a tooth (located bottom jaw on far left – beside the last molar) trying to “rip itself’ out of a gum and it hurt like hell! So I went to the dentist which was even more hell because he cut the rums out- both sides!

Now, I am encountered the same problem, but it is on my far right this time! Again I see a cheeky little tooth trying to rip out from my gum. So the question is – should i go to the dentist to ‘endure’ the same pain or will it just grow out of it?

Or the pain I am describing, is it some other symptoms? I would also like to add, there is no hole in my tooth and I feel nothing when I eat hot or cold items

I am 23 years old, brush and floss regularly (well, started last year.. i admit, i was lazy before), uses top braces wire thing at night and uses listerine
It seems like a 3rd molar is coming out :s is there such a thing?

A: Are these your wisdom teeth coming through?

ive never known anyone with exact same symptoms yet so please tell me all yours. i have never figured out what causes mine, oh and i get a weird taste in mouth and things smell funny

A: Oh! Thank you for telling me about your symptoms. It makes me feel that I am not so alone!

My symptoms are sly and not the same every time, so many times they will get past me before I realize what is going on.

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: I have a friend who has been complaining of gradual loss of vision in his left eye over the past few weeks.?
It has been impairing his work habits, and he is also under a lot of stress as of late, and I worry that it may be the start of something more serious. Any suggestions? Other symptoms he has include floating spots in front of his eye, migraines, constant feeling of something in the offending eye, and a hot, heavy feeling in front of the eyes. Also, his eye is slightly red. Help please, he is a very good friend, and I worry about him. Thank you.

A: Alright, these are all signs that he needs to get checked out. Any time you have eye symptoms like this, ESPECIALLY loss of vision for any reason, you can’t expect it to heal. It’s not something like a cold or a headache that you can treat easily or that will go away on its own. We’re talking about potential blindness/impairment here!

So please urge your friend to go to an optometrist immediately.

Q: Distressing symptoms of migraine….?
Some migraines have unusual symptoms, such as loss of vision in one eye, has anyone encountered these, and have they hindered your lifestyle?

By the way, my migraines were caused by my contraceptive pill.Changing to a different method of contraception really made the difference, as my migraines have gone!!

Q: Aura migraine.. stroke like symptoms..pregnancy?
did anyone else begin to have migraines with auras… symptoms very similar to a mini stoke or TIA when they got pregnant because of the change in hormones?? if so, what did you take to relieve the pain???

very scary situation, numbness in one arm… cant talk straight… seeing lights and things move in the corner of your eye..dizziness.. thank god it’s just a migraine though. but yeah back to the question, what’d you do for pain? and how often did it happen to you?

A: This happened to me before, during, and after pregnancy. I know, it’s very scary and debilitating. Honestly, I didn’t do much, but go to bed. I am a less is more kind of person. Sometimes I would take Tylenol, but ask your doctor before you take ANYTHING just be sure that it is safe for you. Good luck.

Good luck

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: 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.

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