headache treatment

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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: Eye strain headache treatment?
I played video games way too much last night and now I have a headache. What are some treatment s to make it go away faster?

A: hi, by now ur headache should be gone, but anyways just don use the computer, u’ll be fine =)

Q: How can do medical treatment of migrin (headache)or atleast make the no. of attack less than it is?
I’ve got this kind of headache for more then 15 years. the most harm & pain is on left eye & left side of my head (left forehead & temple).It fully increases by smoking.I realy hate brightness, sun lamps & noise that time. Idid treatment in India & Germany, but nobody diagnosed what’s wrong?

A: Well, my migraines were caused from a clotting disorder called Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Not saying this is what you have but I know I was miserable for many years because of them.

First know your triggers and avoid them. Take preventative medications such as antidepressants, anti seizure. And try abortive medications, if not contraindicated, to stop the migraine in its track. For more information, please see the links I have below.

What does the neurologist say?

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.

Q: alternative treatment for a child headache?
My daughter may be suffering from migraines headaches. I dont want to give her too much acetaminophen and ibuporfen. Any other effective treatment or things I should be avoiding so this dont get out of control.

A: Have you looked at her liquid intake? Sometimes a simple lack of pure water is enough to bring on persistant migrain type headaches.

Edit:
Olbas oil is pungently strong and given her condition, would likely make her headache worse. I don’t advise it at all.
Some say Lavender oil helps alleviate headaches, but again I would caution, as too much will be overbearing on the already sensitive condition and make matters worse.

Q: What is the best treatment for a sinus headache?
Bad allergies, and my allergy pill does not seem to be cutting it..any ideas?
Umm..Moses, don’t you have a burning bush to tend to?

A: I like to drill a small hole into my skull to let the pressure abate.

Q: Is it normal to have fever of 101.2 and headache after two weeks of treatment for brain surgery?
My husband had a brain abscess and they gave him this medicine that he has to be taken every 12 hours but he keeps having headache and fever over 100 is it normal or the medicine is not working?

A: Some people need to read this situation better before responding because he already has an abscess so infection is already present. My thoughts it sounds like he has an abscess that is not responding to treatment and if that’s the case the best thing to do is call the surgeon as more then likely he needs to be hospitalized for better management and yes this does need to happen soon because it doesn’t look like the medication is working which means he more then likely needs stronger antibiotics.

Q: Whats the best treatment for headache?
my dad has headache a lot…but not too serious…..so i would like to ask if anyone of u knew a good treatment for headaches??

A: you can try some home remedies to get rid of headaches.
If you have severe pain in your temples, try rubbing an ice pack or a cold towel on them. Ice therapy provides instant relief for an unbearable headache.
Rub some peppermint oil on forehead, neck and temples or even sniffing a few drops could also be highly effective in curing headaches.
If you are the music type, try listening to very light, soft and calming music, especially, music that pertains to the senses (nature, ocean, waves, bees, etc.). The focus on the music will lift the tension almost instantly.

Q: How is migrane different from the usual headache? Is there any particular treatment for it??
I usually get terrible headache when I starve or move around in sun for long time. This is always a partial headache i.e on the left side, some said it is migrane, is it something seroius?

A: The diagnostic criteria for migraine type headache are as follows:

Migraine without Aura

A. At least five headache attacks lasting 4 – 72 hours (untreated or unsuccessfully treated), which has at least two of the four following characteristics:

1. Unilateral location

2. Pulsating quality

3. Moderate or severe intensity (inhibits or prohibits daily activities)

4. Aggravated by walking stairs or similar routine physical activity

B. During headache at least one of the two following symptoms occur:

1. Phonophobia and photophobia

2. Nausea and/or vomiting

Migraine with aura
A. At least two attacks fulfilling with at least three of the following:

1. One or more fully reversible aura symptoms indicating focal cerebral cortical and/or brain stem functions

2. At least one aura symptom develops gradually over more than four minutes, or two or more symptoms occur in succession

3. No aura symptom lasts more than 60 minutes; if more than one aura symptom is present, accepted duration is proportionally increased

4. Headache follows aura with free interval of at least 60 minutes (it may also simultaneously begin with the aura)

B. At least one of the following aura features establishes a diagnosis of migraine with typical aura:

1. Homonymous visual disturbance

2. Unilateral paresthesias and/or numbness

3. Unilateral weakness

4. Aphasia or unclassifiable speech difficulty

Headaches are complex problems and there is no easy solution.

It is best to find out the source/cause of your recurrent or chronic headaches.

Avoid bright lights and prolonged computer use.

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent.

If you feel you need to see a doctor, go to the following site prior to your visit:

www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Do not take Imitrex of any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval.

I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic and if no improvement a specialist in headaches.

I urge you not to start with homeopathic treatments, most are unproven, and as the person above stated he had suffered with migraines for 35 years, studies have proved that migraines are generally cyclic and people will stop having them as they age or cycle out of the issue. His cure may have had nothing to do with drinking fruit juice. Also make sure there is no organic cause for your symptoms with a physical examination by a qualified provider before seeing a homepath or naturopath. You may or may not realize that in the US many naturopaths receive their degrees by correspondence.

As a fellow migraine sufferer, I wish you the best.

Q: Whats the best treatment for a tension headache?
The Title pretty much asks what I need to know.

A: This drug free headache remedy hark back to ancient Greece where
citizen were know to have pressed peppermint leaves to their temples
to ease headache pain. Today you can get a similar effect , you simply rub a 10% peppermint solution into the forehead and temples.
And medical support for this comes, a few Millennium later, from the University of Kiel in germany, where a team noticed that acetaminophen (as found in Tylenol) and peppermint oil were equally effective. Combining the two painkillers brought even faster relief.

Q: What is the treatment for dizziness, headache and diarreha?

A: are you eating properly. Honestly when your hungry you get dizzy, and headaches. Then when you eat after fasting for a while it really will “run” right through you. It could be hundred of diffent things, even stress, so only you know how bad it is go to your doctor if it alarms you further. good luck

Q: What is the fastest treatment or remedy for tension headache?

A: Advil liquigels are easy to take and work quickly. Swig them down with something caffeinated, the caffeine makes it work better.

Q: What is the best medicine/treatment for a sinus headache?

A: When it is cold have a way to keep the cold air out. If your sinuses are plugged there are saltwater rinces that are used by professional singers that go in one nostril and out the other or you could eat something like horseradish.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily – magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause – muscles – your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure – start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Q: What is the cause and treatment for a throbbing “headache” in the back of the neck?

A: Here are two sites that will help you far more than anything you’ll read here. The first one is the Discovery Health Headache Center site and the second is a home remedy site

http://health.discovery.com/ads/ad_interstitial_fill3.html?dest=http://health.discovery.com/centers/headaches/headaches.html

http://earthclinic.com

headache treatments

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

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.

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: 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.

cluster headache treatment

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

Q: can i have an idea of cluster headache ?
What are the main causes?
I heard that the the cluster headache is increasing the blood pressure during the headache attacks,Is this true ?
what is the perfect treatment mainly for patients who has hypertension problem?
Is there any herbal treatment for the cluster headache?
Is the massage useful to release the pain?If yes then how to do it?

A: Love the name, sunshine.

Your best bet to get the most accurate answer is to Google this question.

Best wishes.

Q: Cluster headache, what’s the best treatment for you?

A: Treatment
There’s no cure for cluster headaches. The goal of treatment is to help decrease the severity of pain and shorten the headache period.

Acute medication
The purpose of acute treatment is to stop or reduce pain after a cluster headache starts. Because the headache peaks quickly, acute medications must be fast-acting and delivered quickly, using an injection or inhaler rather than oral tablets. You must be ready to take the medication as soon as an attack starts. And you may want to teach family members about your medications so that they’ll be able to help you when you have an attack.

Because the pain of a cluster headache comes on suddenly and may subside within a short time, over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) aren’t effective. The headache is usually gone before the drug starts working. Fortunately, other types of acute medication can provide some pain relief. Treatment of cluster headache is focused more on prevention, with more medication options available to choose from.

Acute treatments include:

Oxygen. Briefly inhaling 100 percent oxygen through a mask at a rate of 6 to 8 liters a minute provides dramatic relief for most who use it. Occasionally, a higher flow rate may be more effective. The effects of this safe, inexpensive procedure can be felt within 15 minutes. The major drawback of oxygen is the need to carry an oxygen cylinder and regulator with you, which can make the treatment inconvenient and inaccessible at times. Small, portable units are available, but some people still find them impractical. Sometimes, oxygen may only delay rather than stop the attack, and pain may return.
Sumatriptan. The injectable form of sumatriptan (Imitrex), which is commonly used to treat migraine, is also an effective acute treatment for cluster headache. Some people may benefit from using sumatriptan in nasal spray form, but for most this is not as effective as an injection. Sumatriptan isn’t recommended for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure or ischemic heart disease.

Another triptan medication, zolmitriptan (Zomig), can be taken orally for relief of cluster headache. Although oral zolmitriptan isn’t as effective as injectable sumatriptan, it may be an option for people who can’t tolerate other forms of acute treatment. Zolmitriptan also is available in nasal spray form.

Dihydroergotamine. This ergot derivative is available in intravenous, injectable and inhaler forms. Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) is an effective pain reliever for some people with cluster headache. When administered intravenously, the drug requires you to go to a hospital or doctor’s office to have an intravenous (IV) line placed. The inhaler form of the drug works more slowly. The dosage must be limited to avoid side effects, especially nausea.
Octreotide (Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR). This drug, a synthetic version of the brain hormone somatostatin, has traditionally been used to control severe diarrhea. However, some studies have shown that the injectable form is an effective treatment for cluster headache and is safe for people with high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease.
Local anesthetics. The numbing effect of local anesthetics, such as lidocaine (Xylocaine), may be effective against cluster headache pain when used in the form of nasal drops.
Surgery
Rarely, surgery is recommended for people with chronic cluster headache who don’t respond well to aggressive treatment or who can’t tolerate the medications or their side effects. Candidates for surgery must have headaches only on one side of the head because the surgery can be performed only once. People with headaches that alternate sides of the head risk the chance that the procedure will be unsuccessful.

Several types of surgery have been used to treat cluster headache. These procedures attempt to damage the nerve pathways thought to be responsible for pain. However, residual muscle weakness in your jaw or sensory loss in certain areas of your face and head may result. The most common procedures are directed at the trigeminal nerve. They include:

Conventional surgery. Using a conventional invasive procedure, your surgeon cuts part of the trigeminal nerve with a scalpel or uses small burns to destroy part of the nerve. This form of surgery provides relief for most people with chronic cluster headache.
Radiosurgery. In a procedure called radiosurgery, a focused beam of radiation is used to destroy part of the trigeminal nerve. Radiosurgery is a noninvasive procedure that may have fewer side effects than does conventional surgery, but some studies have questioned the effectiveness and permanency of the results.
Potential treatments
As scientists learn more about the causes of cluster headache, they’re able to develop more selective treatments for the condition. One development that shows promise is the use of a device to stimulate the occipital nerve, which influences the trigeminal nerve. To treat people with frequent cluster headaches, researchers are testing a stimulator — a pacemaker-sized device that sends impulses via electrodes — that is implanted over the occipital nerve. A Mayo Clinic study of implanted occipital nerve stimulators found that the devices reduced chronic headache pain by an average of about half.

Similar research is under way using an implanted stimulator in the hypothalamus, the area of the brain associated with the timing of cluster periods. Stimulation of the hypothalamus in a small number of people with severe, chronic cluster headaches has produced complete and long-term pain relief with no significant side effects.

Q: Are there any cluster headache sufferers out there who would be willing to be interviewed for a news story?
I’m a student reporter writing a story on treatments and research for cluster headaches and would like to speak to some actual sufferers of this debilitating condition, and not just doctors and scholars. Please let me know if you’re interested. This would entail me getting your phone number and email (you don’t have to leave it in your answer) for contact purposes. Serious replies only, please. Also, Texas residents are of special interest to me.

A: I’d be willing to be interviewed if you’d be willing not to use my real name. Add me as a contact via YA and I think we can exchange info that way. Sorry, not from Texas (currently living in CT).

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

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

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

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

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

Q: 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: hi,my mom suffers from cluster headache and migraine so plz tell me some good treatment,CT scan Xray normal?

A: my wife has the same problem and Imitrex damn near killed her. there are some herbs that can help, if you would like info on them contact me direct: widowmaker54@yahoo.com
I am an herbalist, and my information is free.

Q: what are the symptoms and treatment of cluster headaches?

A: The typical symptoms of a cluster headache are severe pain, usually starting around one eye. There is also redness and tearing of the eye. This lasts for 15min to 3hrs. Symptoms occur frequently for weeks to months at a time followed by periods of no headaches at all – hence the “cluster.” During each cluster period, the eye symptoms stay on the same side, but may switch to the other side during the next cluster period. Symptoms also tend to occur around the same time each day during the cluster period. These headaches are fairly uncommon, with a prevalence of only 1%. Men are more often affected than women. Treatment is classically with 100% oxygen inhaled by nasal cannula. Medications which have been studied and found effective include: Imitrex, Zomig, and Octreotide.

Q: What is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?
What are the best treatment options for each?

A: In order of least severe to most severe:

Tension headache – a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples – brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.

Sinus headache – brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.

Migraine – Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.

Cluster – The worst – usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.

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: What’s the best way to treat a cluster headache?
I’m a 22yr old female and I get all kinds of headaches except migraines (thank God). I know how to handle my tension headaches and my hormonal headaches, but these darn cluster headaches defeat me every time. The best treatment I’ve found so far is caffeine. It tempers the pain a little but I still can’t bend over or sneeze without being blinded by pain.

I can’t take most pain medicine because of the heart medication I’m on, which is just as well since they don’t do anything for my headaches. But I’ve tried them all anyway, Excedrin, tylenol, even oxycontin (just makes me high), and the like. Any suggestions on how to handle these bad boys?

A: Talk to your Dr. There are several different kinds of medicines made specifically for these types of headaches, and your Dr. can probably find something you can take. The medicines treat the cause to stop the pain.

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

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

I took glyconutrients, phytonutrients and phytosterols. No more disease no more headaches for good. It’s been six years of freedom.

Listen to my story here: http://www.glycostory.com/mannalive

Q: Varapamil/ Cluster headaches?
Does anybody have any experience with verapamil for treatment of cluster headaches? I have suffered with them for 15 years untill my doctor gave me verapamil to prevent them. Now it seems the first day I start taking it my headaches go away. Just wondering if anybody else has had similar results especially in such a short time frame

A: no, but as a nurse, I have heard of that type of situation before. In some people, medications works different (faster, slower, longer, shorter) At least it works for you

Q: what the best treatment for Unbalanced Dysfunctional Breathing disorder. What are the symptoms please help me?
HI I am chad mercure and i having problem with my lung for a few year get short of breath really easy and think i have asthma. I get cold that not go away some of my teacher thought it was whooping cough. The symtoms of short of breath coughing every morning and tire and short of breath when doing exersices and sleeping or relaxing. I also get heart burn and somtime i cannopt speak or complete a sentence. I get this strange feeling inn my chest like there a build up of presseure in my chest and tingly feeling all over and barly can grip things. but this happens about once a month. I get gagging feeling in the morning and get the feeling of being hot like a hot flash. What can it be my doct dose not know what it is and i need help. With my sleeping when i get up i get migraines headache and stiff ness. I get alot of migranes pounding headache and they almost feel like cluster headaches. I did a test online, it shows i might have Unbalanced Dysfunctional Breathing thanks you chad mercure

A: Hi Chad. Sorry you’re not feeling well. I’ve never heard of UDB. Nowdays, Docs give new names to old problems. They do this is part for $.It’s a marketing gimick. There just used to be “heartburn” now there’s 5 different catagories. Know what I mean? What has changed in the last few years for you? Asthma (in eastern tradition) is related to our emotional being. Do you have certain thoughts when you have these attacks? Could you be allergic to something new in your abode? We tend to quit exercise when it’s uncomforable but don’t let that stop you. You can improve the condition of your lungs through exercise. It’ll take time and you must go slow but in time, your lungs will be in better shape. Try sleeping with your upperhalf propped up. Not just on pillows though, that’ll give you an even stiffer neck. There are pillow wedges you can buy or you can even use . . .I don’t know . .bricks of books . .put something under your mattress so you sleep at an angle. You might be allergic to something in the house; mold, pet dander, dust, plants . .etc. Also, might you eat too quickly? Strange question – yes but that could cause the heartburn and some breathing difficulties. You could get a small air purifier, leaving it on in the day, turning it off at night. The hot flashes are symptoms of being out of breath. Take a yoga class. It will help with your breathing. Or read up on breathing exercises. Best of luck, Chad. I hope I helped. Hope everything works out for you.

Q: Help Managing Cluster Headaches?
Hello Y!A. Treatment for Hemicrania Continua failed (I did not respond to indomethacin…too bad too, I would have rather had that than this). At the same time, I’ve started having jabbing, “hot” pains in my eye-socket and into my temple with tearing and nose running. Neurologist changed the diagnosis to cluster headache, which, as you know, really doesn’t respond to much.

For those who suffer, what have you found helps you get through the pain of a headache?

A: My husband gets those pretty bad. He has tried several different remedies. He swears by sticking a cotton ball or ear plug into the ear that is on the same side of the eye with the pain behind it. He always has the pain behind his left eye so he just stuff a piece of cotton ball into his left ear and it has helped him tremendously.

Q: Cluster headaches or sinus problems?
I have had migraines for years (since I was 12). About 10 years ago. I started getting these awful sinus infections with unbelievable sinus headaches. I have seen nuerologist, allergist, ENT (had sinus surgery-no help), trips to the ER-nada. I get these sinus infections 3-4 times a year and have taken more antibiotics than I can count. I wake up with headaches, they get worse at night-I avoid sleep sometimes. After 3-5 weeks it gets better for a while. Oh-the sinus infections were diagnosed by sinus pressure pain on the right side of the face under my eye, runny nose on that side, teary eyes, swollen eyes, sometimes I get a droopy eye too and often look flushed. So-about two weeks ago I watched House-and he diagnosed a kid with cluster headaches based on my symptoms for the recurring sinus infections! My hubby said “that sounds like you”. Could it be that this is my problem? If it is clusters, can I get treatment that will help? I have started putting ambesol in my nose-it’s that bad!!
doo1964-that sums up my problems fairly well. My family doc keeps tossing antibiotic at it and the zomig does sometimes seem to help. I found a little info on cluster headaches that suggest steriods during the attacks to break the cycle. If it would help…As for autoimmune-my mom has fibromyalgia, my aunt and cousin have RA, and another aunt has MS. So the chances for autoimmune problems is on my mom’s side of the family. I would love to hear if anyone has found a treatment that gives them any help!

A: it is possible that you are suffering from cluster headaches. cluster headaches are vascular headaches as are migraines but unlike migraines they almost always are associated with autonomic nervous system stimulation frequently resulting in red eyes, nasal drip, flushing. they are cyclical lasting for weeks, months, then remission hence the name cluster. also unlike migraines they usually do not have a trigger such as certain foods. patients frequently are restless and avoid sleep where as migraines usually improve with sleep. there are multiple treatments available some of which overlap with migraine treatment. the cause is not clear but it is likely do to hypothalamic dysfunction. i would recommend seeing a neurologist who specializes in headache care. there are other possibilities but i suspect dr house was correct as usual. good luck

tension headache treatment

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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: Whats the best treatment for a tension headache?
The Title pretty much asks what I need to know.

A: This drug free headache remedy hark back to ancient Greece where
citizen were know to have pressed peppermint leaves to their temples
to ease headache pain. Today you can get a similar effect , you simply rub a 10% peppermint solution into the forehead and temples.
And medical support for this comes, a few Millennium later, from the University of Kiel in germany, where a team noticed that acetaminophen (as found in Tylenol) and peppermint oil were equally effective. Combining the two painkillers brought even faster relief.

Q: What is the fastest treatment or remedy for tension headache?

A: Advil liquigels are easy to take and work quickly. Swig them down with something caffeinated, the caffeine makes it work better.

Q: What’s the best treatment for tension headaches?
Other than getting rid of the source of stress (which isn’t possible at the minute), what’s the best way to get rid of tension headaches?

Every day I have off work I wake up in the morning with a thumping headache which I can’t seem to shift with painkillers. I’m sure they’re just standard tension headaches, but I need to ideas to get rid of them.

A: thier is a pillow that you can get from health shops and you heat it in the microwave and put it on your neck and shoulders it contains lavender and stuff to relax you … my husband got one and he suffers from alot of tension
http://www.painreliefcushions.co.uk/
hope this helps

Q: what is the best treatment for light sensitive tension headaches ?
Doctor put me in physical therapy …dos this make sense ?

A: Tension headaches are not typically associated with sensitivity to light. A “true” tension heache is usually assciated with pain and stiffness in the neck which may radiate to the temporal region or the forehead. This is because the “tension” comes from overactive muscles such as the uppertrapezius or the temporalis muscle. They are usually found in people who have difficulty dealing with stress or use poor posture. The best remedy is stress management, posture correction and perhaps an OCCASIONAL theraputic massage.

Then there are cervicogenic headaches. These usually eminate from some structure in the neck that has had a change to it’s normal anatomic joint position (such as a bulging or herniated disc). This type of problem can cause headaches (with or without neck pain) that may or may not have migraine type features such as dizziness, nausea, and ringing in the ear. Again, light sensitivity is not typical. However, the more atypical symptoms someone has, the more reasoning there is behind the need to rule out a medical cause for the headache. The hallmark of a cervicogenic headache is that while the person is experiencing the headache, they will demonstrate the following:
1. There is an obstruction to movement of the neck …usually looking upwards or rotation to one side.
2. Movement in the other direction is full, but might be painful.
3. Repeated specific movements will either PROGRESSIVELY worsen or alleviate the symptoms…this is the KEY to cervicogenic headaches.

If this describes you, physcial therapy will be of benefit if you see the right practicioner…if it doesn’t describe you, I have a feeling that something is being missed.

Q: What is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?
What are the best treatment options for each?

A: In order of least severe to most severe:

Tension headache – a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples – brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.

Sinus headache – brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.

Migraine – Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.

Cluster – The worst – usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.

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

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: 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: Tension headache – what can I do? Home alone with two kids.?
Three years ago I was hit by a car, me on a bike, broke my colar bone among other things. Now, I get occassional tension headaches. I was prescribed Vicodin for them, however I am home alone with my toddler and infant. I know it’s not a migraine because I’ve had those, too. I took a shower to try to relax, but still have the headache and it’s made me nauseaus.

Do you know any good “treatments” that I can do alone that won’t impair my cognitive ability?
(My husband is in Iraq – I used to drink a glass of red wine and have him rub my back and shoulders, that usually did it.) Please note, I can’t afford to go out and pay for a massage, and I am still nursing.

A: I too get tension headaches. Used to be in a similar situation, my husband is now retired military. When I would be home with the 2 kids by myself and one struck, the quickest relief I could get would be to take over the counter extra strength medication with COFFEE. The cafeine helps expedite the pain relief. I realize this isn’t great if you are nursing, but if you could pump a bottle or two first that might help. It also used to help if I could do some tension/relaxation exercises. Try making a fist and holding the fist real tight for 30 to 45 seconds. Then let it start to relax very slowly. Do it 3 or 4 times, and then move to the arms, make them tense, hold, slowly release, then the shoulders, sort of shrug them and make them tense and hold hold hold, and then slowly relax them. You can also do this with all the muscles in your face. It also helps to use either a cool or hot compress on the eyes and temples. Temperature is a personal choice. When the compress is in place, slowly massage your temples. If you can do this in a quiet, dark place it helps. If none of this helps, maybe someone from your family or a close friend could come and massage the neck and shoulders very gently for you. I wish I could be of more assistance, I know what your going thru, and just having your husband away is stress enough, add 2 kids and a tension headache, and you are miserable. Good luck

Q: What can I do for tension headaches?
They are consistent, and get worse when I am stressed out or if someone is angry, I can’t deal with it. It makes my head hurt and I can’t listen. Please help me to manage this. I have seen the doctor and have been given different meds for treatment, I am just looking for alternative suggestions. Would hard exercise help? Walking? Anything, I am really open to suggestion.
Thank you.
I do have good coping skills, but sure they can use improvement, but this wow, this really floored me.

A: Mild caffeine, like a cup of tea or a soda, might help. Excedrin is also good for this, but not if you want to sleep a few hours later.

Learning how to relax, and treating the problems that give you stress is probably the best you can do. You need to accept things, work on things you can, and let more go. It’s not easy.

Q: Advice on using Depakote for tension headaches?
I have tried many routes including anti-depressants (reluctantly) homeopathic treatments, etc. I have suffered from this for 6 years and it has impacted my family more than words can say. Many, many people have made thousands off of me trying to find a cure. In asking this question I am hoping maybe there is someone out there that has had the same or similar experiences.

A: I am not surprised that homeopathic remedies did not help you since there is no scientific proof that these help or cure any condition.

Depakote has recently been shown to be quite helpful in controlling migraine headaches. My advice is to follow the dosage your doctor sets for you and report any negatives and positives with this dosage to him/her.

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: cures/treatments for Chronic Daily Headaches/Tension Headaches?
been diagnosed at last as having the above, tried all sorts of meds to no avail. anyone got any ideas?

A: I would suggest you start by thinking about possible causes of stress in your life. I suffered for years with regular headaches, and in the end I pinpointed two issues in my life that were causing considerable stress. Not the sort you think about all the time, but that are there in the background.

It could be things like relationships, phobias, work… think about it and there might be things you can change which will help you.

It might not help, but I doubt it’ll make things any worse.

Q: What are the chances of someone having a full recovery after abusing pain pills for 15 yrs?
I know someone who has had teriable headaches. Dr’s found nothing, so they were put down as tension headaches.The chosen method of treatment has been to use pain pills. They worked at first, but got to the point taking a month’s supply in a week. Mostly stays in bed, sick from not having pills the rest of the month. hydrocodone is what has been taken. Any chance to get off by yourself? Any chance at a full recovery?

A: Sure..
Can get off pills without help and 100% recovery without permanant ill effects…..
Kicking the habit kind of feels like a bad case of the flu…thats it…

chronic headache treatment

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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

sinus headache treatment

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

Q: What is the best treatment for a sinus headache?
Bad allergies, and my allergy pill does not seem to be cutting it..any ideas?
Umm..Moses, don’t you have a burning bush to tend to?

A: I like to drill a small hole into my skull to let the pressure abate.

Q: What is the best medicine/treatment for a sinus headache?

A: When it is cold have a way to keep the cold air out. If your sinuses are plugged there are saltwater rinces that are used by professional singers that go in one nostril and out the other or you could eat something like horseradish.

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily – magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause – muscles – your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure – start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Q: headache and sinus treatment?
anyone can give me d best solution to permanently remove sinus or close to??? also for cold allerji

A: THere are many kinds of bacteria that live in the sinuses, and this gets rid of all the bad ones!.This is the only thing that really helped me — my Dr. told me about a sinus wash that will kill bacteria.
you need

distilled water
sea salt
liquid chlorophyll and colloidal silver from the health food store.
in a glass mix 1/4 cup water with a pinch of salt and heat to body temperature.
add 5 drops each silver and chlorophyll and mix.
using a large dropper (like one used for infant medication) drop 2 full droppersfull into one side of the nose while laying down.
Turn the head and let it drain out the other nostril. Be sure to have paper towels handy.
The silver kills the bacteria and there are several hundred kind that can live in the sinus cavities and anti biotics don’t get rid of them all.
Do this twice a day for a week, mixing up the mixture fresh each time.
Then do it once a week for maintenance.
There is nothing in this that will hurt you, and it cured me.
I do not have to take claritin, or antibiotics anymore.
best wishes

Q: what is the treatment of sinus?( headache and nasal decongestant, mood less personality) in brecket is symptom

A: Do proper work outs. If u get enough air to breathe u won’t get any respiratory problems. u can try yoga or meditation both will help u.Don’t try antibiotics it will make u tired & weak.

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: 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 is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?
What are the best treatment options for each?

A: In order of least severe to most severe:

Tension headache – a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples – brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.

Sinus headache – brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.

Migraine – Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.

Cluster – The worst – usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.

Q: Is it sinus headache?
I get severe headache twice in a month during cold weather. It is there when I wake up in the morning. It is on left side of my head approximately two inches above my left ear in a throbbing vein.

Pain killers seldom help in this case. When I warm up myself with steam, I do hear tucking sounds inside my nose and with every sound my headache is lessened suddenly. Is it a sinus headache? What is the treatment?

A: I am not sure exactly what kind of headache it is, and it may be one that is associated with your sinuses and the weather but it is not exactly a sinus headache. You would absolutely know if it were a sinus headache. You would feel intense pain around your eyes….specifically the pockets below your eyes where your sinuses are located. If you have a sinus headache, it is usually due to a sinus infection which would involve yellow or green mucus being blown out of your nose. Perhaps you have a tension headache? I lot of people have those and misinterpret it as migraines or sinus headaches.

Either way, I would go to the doctor and get it documented…any type of headache could by a symptom of something or an early sign of stroke. Just check in with your doctor to let him know that you are feeling a bit of pain when you wake up. Just to be safe….

Q: Does my continuous headache/head pressure sound like a sinus headache/infection?
I have been having headaches/head pain for the past 3 months. I have been to several doctors and had a brain MRI, but none have been able to help me. After telling a couple friends about my headaches, they have suggested it could be sinus related, but I wanted to ask others who have sinus headaches. Here are my symptoms:
Left side temporal headache/head PRESSURE pain. Started out as severe and shooting pain for 2 weeks, then became dull and throbbing. Sometimes feels like its under my eye/behind my eye and on the side of my nose, sometimes feels like its radiating from the back of my head/neck. The pain is there almost EVERY single day but has left for maybe 2 days at a time at the most and comes and goes throughout the day. Also, I have been having muscle twitches under my left eye for the past 3 weeks. The only treatment I have had is nasal spray which does have an effect. I haven’t been sick, but I do have a lot of drainage/mucous in the back of my throat & occassional sore throat.
Sorry it is supposed to say the nasal spray does ‘not’ have an effect.
ALSO – I forgot to add that the pain increases with sneezing/coughing/straining and leaning over.

A: It seems more likely that you are experiencing a
problem with your vision, do you wear glasses? If you do you may need to see your optometrist, if not you need to see an optometrist. Thank God, your MRI was negative for problems. Generally radiography test like x-rays and cat scans and MRI’s can also show any type of sinus abnormality. However your description appears to be more related to the optic area. Check with an optometrist, make sure you tell them how long you’ve experienced these symptoms. If it is sinus related try Benadryl 25mgs. and see if there’s any relief. Generally Benadryl (diphehydramine) can alleviate the problem with out the effects of taking a pseudophedrine medication like Sudafed. (if medicine makes you sleepy, take half the tab=12.5mgs. instead of 25mgs.)
The muscle twitching could be related to your eyes having to work harder to compensate. Most people experience this when they work on the computer for many hours without a break.

Q: i had headache due to sinus from last one year… i took treatment and also doing water neti… its improving.?
but still i feel heaviness in my head… not able to give my 100% plz. suggest…

A: I wonder how often you’re using the ( neti pot) nasal irrigation? Should be at least two times a day but other forms are better with syringes. BUT… my guess is that you are continually being exposed to the CAUSE. Whatever it is may be causing PRESSURE due to swelling in one or more sets of your sinus cavities.Try to figure out if you are being exposed to obvious factors such as mold in your bathroom or dust mites for example (a dust mite poop allergy is a common allergy and requires washing your bedding in HOT water often to try to eliminate the dust mites wherever they could be (inside the mattress there could be thousands of them especially if it’s an old mattress.) Are you around dust or other air-borne particles at work or at home? Old dust? Any allergies to food or anything else that you know of? Giving up cow’s milk and other dairy products may relieve it also, it has for many. A third idea is that it may be a vitamin A deficiency. Try drinking a lot of carrot juice for awhile– it contains beta carotene which will safely convert to vitamin A in the body. Nurse Kindheart

Q: Is there such a thing as a sinus headache?
if so what are the symptoms besides pain, and what are recommended treatments?

A: You take a sinus medication and not regular aspirin (my wife gets them a lot)

Q: Any good recommendations on how to relieve a sinus headache???
I am a nurse, so know about traditional medical treatments. I’m more concerned with alternative ways of treating this. I’m curious to know if anyone has had success with non-traditional therapies, at home. I’m on day three of this thing, and would really like to get rid of it. Thanks for any help.

A: Hi Caroline! I hope you’re resting,by now,and feeling better!:)

I,too,have a strong headache today,but mine is all about stress.These last ten days or so were not easy,a lot of work to do and the computer giving me all kinds of problems.But I’m taking care of myself,no worries.

My Mom uses to have headaches related to sinus and I’ve asked her what to do.She agrees with the persons who answered before me,especially about the heat(unless there’s an inflammation.In this case,cold is better),and sends you a big hug!:) We both will keep you in our thoughts and hope you’ll be better soon,soon!:)

Q: Can a pain at the base of the skull be part of sinus/ear infection or is it something else?
I’ve had a really bad sinus headache for about 4 days including sharp intermittent ear pains and a constant dull pain at the base of my skull – all on the right side. My sinuses feel stuffy – lots of pressure – the whole side of my face feels swollen but doesn’t look it. I think it’s a sinus infection – I’m prone to them anyway – have already called the doctor but haven’t had a response from him yet. Anyone else with similar symptoms or any advice on treatment?

A: Could be an ear infection caused from the sinus draining, sounds like an infection and if you’re prone to them then you not going to the doctor probably caused it to worsen in to the ear infection, you need antibiotics, and place hot washcloths on that side of your face, it’ll help a little.

Q: I have Maxillary and ethmoid sinus disease, What is the treatment? ?
IT start with pain in my nose than goes up to my head. I get a bad headache once every week at the same day of the week and same time. the headache last for 12hrs. I have done x-rays ct scan. no one could tell me what it is.

A: Some of the most common herbal sinus treatment used are: lemon balm, excess intake of vitamin C and zinc Licorice, eucalyptus tea, Echinacea, ginger and peppermint. You should also try homeopathic medicines since they don’t have a side effect.

natural headache treatment

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

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!

daily headache treatment

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

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: Daily Headache?
About a week or so ago, I started getting headaches every day. The usual headaches I get are around my eyes, and usually result from too much computer or TV. But these recent ones seem to pop up randomly during the day, often when I get up and start moving around. It’s a “throbbing” pain, and when I’m walking or doing anything active, it often flares up and can get very painful, sometimes to the point of blurring my vision and making my eyes tear up. Bending down seems to aggravate the throbbing. But when I lay or sit down for a while, it seems to go away.

Is this a sinus headache? My allergies have been acting up a tiny bit recently, but nothing much. Are they migraines? I don’t feel sick or nauseous, but it does hurt much more when I bend over, sneeze, etc. Any help or possible treatments would be greatly appreciated. If this keeps up, I’ll visit the doctor soon, but I was hoping to get some opinions first.

A: Getting worse when you bend over or change position is pretty indicative of a sinus headache, as is the location behind the eyes, in the cheeks, or just over the eyebrows. But a migraine is also possible. Is there any food that triggers it? Chocolate, caffeine, MSG. Do you have any visual changes, ringing in your ears? That would argue for migraine. If it is a migraine, the best thing you can do for it before you see your doctor is rest or sleep in a dark place and take a painkiller.

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: Type of Headache? Treatment without Insurance?
Ok, so I have been experiencing intense headaches on an almost daily basis for about 3 weeks (there were maybe 2-3 days where it did not occur). They always occur in the evening, usually around 9-10 pm and last about 2 hours. Occasionally, I will also get one around noon as well.

Everyone is telling me that they are migraines, but I am not sure due to the fact that they don’t last 4-24 hours (what a migraine is supposed to last), and they are so predictable as to what time of day they occur.

The pain is ALWAYS on the left side of my head, and sometimes radiates towards my eye socket and nose. The pain is unaffected by OTC medications. I have tried ibuprofen, aspirin, tylenol, Excedrin Migraine, Alkaseltzer pain relief, and nothing seems to help. I have also tried caffeine, which doesn’t help to relieve the pain any faster.

I do not have insurance, and am afraid to go to the ER because of the $, but I may have no choice. What should I do? How much will an ER trip cost me?

A: Migraines can occur at the same time every day if they’re set off by a specific trigger, but the fact that they go away after a couple hours sounds odd to me.

It could be a sinus problem. Try Afrin or some such. If you have a fever, it might be an infection.

Go to the ER, preferably during an attack, and make sure they know that this started suddenly, and that the attacks have been daily. Garden variety migraines don’t start like that. They’ll probably order an MRI or some better diagnostic, to check for life-threatening conditions. Don’t worry about the money; worry about getting better.

Q: Have you heard of new daily persistant headaches?
Very rare form of a headache, my wife suffers from it, 24 hours day/7 days a week, very disabling, no known treatment or cure and can continue indefinately.
Very rare form of a headache, my wife suffers from it, 24 hours day/7 days a week, very disabling, no known treatment or cure and can continue indefinately. She’s seen 2 nuerologists, one of which diagnosed her w/ this and basically told us he’s never cured any of his patients with this condition. Have tried painkillers, various migrane medicines, accupunture, mri’s, catscan’s, the works. The difference in this headache is the patient can tell you the exact moment the headache started and it can last for years, we’re on 10 months now. Looking for any additional advice/suggestions, thanks…

A: yes. I had them from not sleeping deeply enough. I went to a headache specialist who took me off the pain killers and put me on a nightly dose of Zanaflex. It took a couple of months and they were gone. She needs to have a neurologist take a look at her.

Q: cures/treatments for Chronic Daily Headaches/Tension Headaches?
been diagnosed at last as having the above, tried all sorts of meds to no avail. anyone got any ideas?

A: I would suggest you start by thinking about possible causes of stress in your life. I suffered for years with regular headaches, and in the end I pinpointed two issues in my life that were causing considerable stress. Not the sort you think about all the time, but that are there in the background.

It could be things like relationships, phobias, work… think about it and there might be things you can change which will help you.

It might not help, but I doubt it’ll make things any worse.

Q: What are normal medical treatments, if any, for someone who suffered a concusion, resulting in daily headaches

A: Concussions can be quite serious and I hope that whomever has the concussion has been seen by a health care professional. The physician may recommend imaging tests to assess the extent of head injury following a concussion. This may especially be the case if the patient experiences symptoms that last several days. Further tests may include:
CAT Scan or MRI. It might be best to read up on these tests — this site has great pictures and lots of excellent, medically-reviewed information on concussion:

http://neuro.health.ivillage.com/headspineinjury/concussion.cfm

Take care : )

Q: I need help with chronic daily headaches!! I don’t know what to do anymore!!?
I am 24 years old. I have been experiencing headaches since the 7th grade. My headaches usually involve migraine pain in the right back side of my head, facial pain, jaw pain, and neck pain. I have been on more medications than I can even remember for prevention and treatment of the headaches. I have sen all sorts of doctors, a physical therapist, pain specialist, orthopedist, neurologist, and probably more. I am at my witts end! I just had sinus surgery 2 weeks ago in hopes it would help, I don’t think it has. There has to be someone out there who has a similar problem that could possibly help?? Thank you everyone!

A: I suffer from chronic migraines and my doctor told me to try bio feedback and it works like magic. It takes a while to get yourself to that point where it goes away, but the more you practice it, the easier it will get for you. Also, what medications are you taking for them? I was trying all these prescription drugs for mine, and they didn’t do jack poo poo, but now I take 4 liquid Advil, and they normally go away in 20 – 45 minutes. I hope this helps.

Q: Headaches daily?
I have been having headaches lately on a daily basis. They range from around the back of my neck to above my right eye. I went to the doc and he gave me a prescription of Tramadol 50 mg tablets of which i take twice a day. They aren’t really helping. Also my allergies have been flaring up lately… what could the cause of these headaches be and what’s a good treatment method?

A: i get this when exposed to pollens or spores in the air.
it happens around spring time.
the pain is like a tight feeling around the sides of my head and eye sockets.
i found that hayfever tablets or nasal sprays best.
they are non prescription and you get them anywhere.

Q: Does anybody suffer/know someone who sufferes with Chronic Daily Headaches?
I have had problems with headaches for near on 2 years, from the minute I get up to the minute I go to bed. I have had treatment through a Chiropractor but had to stop as it was costing me too much and have, just recently, been referred for a brain scan which showed abnormalities, subsequently I went to see a specialist who diagnosed me with Chronic Daily Headaches and prescribed me an anti-depressants as a muscle relaxant to knock me out basically. After 3 months this dose has stopped working so they have increased the dose but I just feel lousy and its having know effect on my headaches yet, I am soooo tired and starting to feel quite down! The Doc wasn’t very supportive and asked me what I wanted her to do!! she said she felt medication wasn’t going to help me and didn’t really know whatelse to do, I feel like I am being told to just live with it but sometimes I just cant, any feedback or ideas on this would be gratefully received. A big thankQ to everyone for your time xx
Oh also I cant take painkillers of any kind because when I do take them the specialist said my brain is just sending out a bigger headache so that I, in effect, end up with like an addiction to pain releif, and the pain killer doesn’t work anyway just dulls the pain!!

A: I have been having headaches since getting a whiplash from a car accident in 1979. I clench my teeth and that generates headaches. I also have Sleep Apnea.

Two things,

First get a sleep study done for Sleep Apnea. “Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.” You actually stop breathing for a period of time until you wake up and start breathing again. The brain lacks oxygen and cause headaches.

Second go to a Pain Management Center and have them check you out.

Good Luck,

TMD

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: What is the the best treatment for pre-menapause symptoms apart from hormone replacement therapy?
I am a lady, 44 years of age and am going through the pre-menapause symptoms especially headaches, hot flashes, irregular periods and digestive disorders. Ive been to my GP and said he can only prescribe HRT if my symptoms get worse and only gave me some pain killers. I understood clearly the reasons why the GP could not prescribe the HRT and i would like to go through the process without them. I have done some browsing on the internet and im trying a few things which are not giving me an immediate relief i need as i have to work almost daily. If there is someone who knows what i am talking about, can they share their experiences so i can learn from them.

A: http://www.nutrihealth.org/pages/menopause.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: Has anyone ever had accupuncture for TMJ?
I have bad daily headaches from TMJ. I would love to try alternative treatments that are non-invasive and do not include surgery. I already have a dental appliance for nightly wear during sleeping. Any other suggestions?

A: Acupuncture can help in some cases. I would have 5 sessions and see if it helped. I have read cases where hypnosis along with acupuncture helped TMJ.

Q: Headaches, daily.Strong painkillers daily. Any suggestions.?
My wife gets h/a every day. Vary from bad to severe.Every test has been done, all a waste of time. She is a dynamic person, never complains but takes 2-4 or more tabs./day.Realises adverse effect this will have on kidneys etc. but has no choice. Fell down steps as kid,but adjustment of spine, no help.Sting in tail is son also gets very regular headaches. Very unfair, as daughter & I don’t know what a h/a is. We are aware that one can get hooked on painkillers, but I get shot down in flames if I suggest such.What sort of damage can regular intake of codeine phosphate,paracetamol 450mg., codeine (adco-dol) have and over what sort of time period can one carry on so.We can not afford any further fancy med. treatment. Any suggestions? My wife will not see any of this unless……..

A: I am a woman and mother that gets headaches everyday. I get migraines during my cycle. But when I’m not having a migraine, I get h/a which are difficult to relieve. It’s a sticky situation. If I have painkillers I take them. The problem is getting them, most MD’s are not very generous to prescribe heavy painkillers for h/a. Because they can’t see on x-ray, mri, cat scan, etc, they question it. Most OTC pain relievers don’t help any of my h/a’s. Frankly it’s hard to function on a daily basis with a constant h/a. It’s a slippery slope. If you’ve not experienced it, you can’t quite understand it. If you saw a broken bone or a surgical scar it would be easy to comprehend. Just have compassion, it’s not her fault. She’d rather not have to deal with it at all I’m sure, pills or no pills. This prob doesn’t help but you are not alone.

new headache treatment

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

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: Have you heard of new daily persistant headaches?
Very rare form of a headache, my wife suffers from it, 24 hours day/7 days a week, very disabling, no known treatment or cure and can continue indefinately.
Very rare form of a headache, my wife suffers from it, 24 hours day/7 days a week, very disabling, no known treatment or cure and can continue indefinately. She’s seen 2 nuerologists, one of which diagnosed her w/ this and basically told us he’s never cured any of his patients with this condition. Have tried painkillers, various migrane medicines, accupunture, mri’s, catscan’s, the works. The difference in this headache is the patient can tell you the exact moment the headache started and it can last for years, we’re on 10 months now. Looking for any additional advice/suggestions, thanks…

A: yes. I had them from not sleeping deeply enough. I went to a headache specialist who took me off the pain killers and put me on a nightly dose of Zanaflex. It took a couple of months and they were gone. She needs to have a neurologist take a look at her.

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: is there any eye treatment for plus prescription?PLZ answer?
ok i have got following presciption
+1.25 right eye
and 1.00 left eye
my eye doctor told me u have to wear glasses 24 hours a day for both near and far. but as i dont feel comfortable by it it feels like virtual like with headache all the time.Its just feel so unreal, all things looks like slanted with difficulty in colour difference . So i ask my dctr can i have treatment to cure eyes to get rid of glasses as i have tried a lot like was wearing glasses for 2 mnths to get used to glasses but failed. he said that u cant get it cured by any treatment like lasik,epi lasik etc.I just wanna ask IS it possible to cure plus presciption or whatever my prescription is by any treatment. Is there any new treatment invented???PLZ tell me if will there be any in future soon.

at the moment even though i have this number i dont wear glasses cuz i feel uncomfortable is it alright?
if there is no treatment for plus precription plz tell me why it isnt possible as there r lots of other treatment for other prescription like prk,epi lasik…but dat i know that prk isnt possible for my prescription

A: These two sites discuss your prescription and the options available for it: http://eyesite.com and http://eyeprescription.com.
CK, Lasik, PRK and lens implant seem like possible options.
Get a second opinion from a refractive surgeon.
Of course soft contact lenses are a possible option too.

Q: can iget help with my grass headache?
i moved into a new home a few months ago,and they layed new sod,and i think it was the cheapest stuff on the market,because there is every known weed growing in it ! what is the best treatment or treatmenst that i can use to get rid of the weeds and bring this grass back to the pretty green stuff we all want in our yards?

A: Hey Bull, I ‘ll give you my best advice that I tell everyone that asks me this question. First of all, do you have an irrigation system? You need to water 2-3 times a week, no more. With new sod, it’s not a good idea to apply and chemicals to it besides granular fertilzer and insecticide. Pull as many weeds as you can to keep the population under control until the plant (grass) is mature. Even if yor sod is catching (rooting in), wait about 4-6 weeks to apply weed control. You can find a weed control for the specific type of grass that habits your lawn at home depot, super wal-mart, etc. Read the lables on the weed contol product. Don’t ask a clerk, they don’t know what the hell they’re talking about half the time when it comes to applying chemicals. Buy a 1 or 3 gallon jug and mix the weed control accordingly as directed on the lable. Spray the weeds directly hitting them with a fine mist. Just once over, don’t hose them down. Keep pulling weeds though. The more you up-root the less you’ll have. PS , don’t pay Chem-lawn to spray your lawn. Good luck man!

Q: How to Cure a Headache?
A guy has been suffering from severe headaches for years with no relief. After trying all the usual cures he’s referred to a headache specialist by his family doctor. The doctor asks him what his symptoms are and he replies. “I get these blinding headaches; kind of like a knife across my scalp and….” He is interrupted by the doctor, “And a heavy throbbing right behind the left ear”. “Yes! Exactly! How did you know?” “Well I am the world’s greatest headache specialist, you know. But I myself suffered from that same type of headache for many years. It is caused by a tension in the scalp muscles. This is how I cured it: Every day I would give my wife oral sex. When she came she would squeeze her legs together with all her strength and the pressure would relieve the tension in my head. Try that every day for two weeks and come back and let me know how it goes”. Two weeks go by and the man is back, “Well, how do you feel?” “Doc, I’m a new man! I feel great! I haven’t had a headache since I started this treatment! I can’t thank you enough.And, by the way you have a lovely home.”

A: 10/10 still laughing

Q: Chronic Neck Pain. Can you suggest some new treatments?
My shoulder/neck muscles are so tense/hard, it causes severe headaches, pinched nerves and swelling/pain in my arms. The MRI shows nothing. Aside from every possible med I have used for pain/relaxer, I have used – ultra sound, chiropratics, massage, acupunture, physical therapy and warm water pool therapy.

Does anyone know of anyother treatments?

A: Change your diet. Eat all natural foods. Skip refined sugar and flour (white bread). Some people are super sensitive to food additives and chemicals.
Also, lack of vitamins causes muscle pain. Take a calcium supplement and eat bananas. They have potassium. B vitamins will also help.
Gentle exersize will help too. Roll your head in circles. Roll your sholders. Streach, very gently, all the muscles.

Read “Natural Cures They Don’t Want You to Know About”. It changed my life.

Q: the one about the man with a headache?
A guy is suffering from severe headaches for years with no relief. After trying all the usual cures he’s referred to a headache specialist by his family doctor. The doctor asks him what his symptoms are and he replies, “I get these blinding headaches; kind of like a knife across my scalp and…’’
He is interrupted by the doctor. “And a heavy throbbing right behind the left ear?”

“Yes! Exactly! How did you know?”

“Well I am the world’s greatest headache specialist, you know. But I myself suffered from that same type of headache for many years. It is caused by a tension in the scalp muscles. This is how I cured it: Every day I would give my wife oral sex. When she came she would squeeze her legs together with all her strength and the pressure would relieve the tension in my head. Try that every day for two weeks and come back and let me know how it goes”.

Two weeks go by and the man is back. “Well, how do you feel?” the doctor asked.

“Doc, I’m a new man! I feel great! I haven’t had a headache since I started this treatment! I can’t thank you enough. And by the way, you have a lovely home.”

A: LOL, nice one!

Q: Have any illnesses actually been ‘cured’ by new drugs in the last 20 years?
It seems to me that everyday there is a new drug which comes out hailed as having great potential yet when you check around there seem to be few diseases which have been cured by any drugs. The headache is still around. High cholesterol still exists. People still have heart attacks. Cancer is as bad as ever. People still lose their hair as they get older. Gout and arthritis are still around. Epilepsy is still here. Alzheimers etc etc.

I’ll go even further than drugs. look into treatments in general. Teeth whitening doesn’t work that well. Skin creams haven’t helped the people I know. Smokers still have a hard time quitting. Fat people try everything to lose but they have yet to find a solution as far as I know.

And thousands of billions of dollars have been poured into solving all these problems. In the end the consumers would have been better off spending their money on something better.

Any thoughts on this reality?

A: I can only speak about chemotherapy. It literally saved my sons life. Two years ago he presented with tumors the size of volley balls growing uninhibited within the abdominal cavity. He had been playing high school basketball and found he could not keep up with his team mates. He ended up in the hospital when we could not determine what was wrong. His tumors had spred and grown rapidly in 30 days time. He had stage IV metastatic abdominal sarcoma. It had spred through the lymphatic system to the chest wall, diaphragm, spleen, large and small intestine, liver, with spots on the lungs. He had just turned 17 years old. His cancer was extremely rare and predominately strikes boys and young adults. His doctors offered treatment but could guarantee nothing. He also had presented with malignant ascites which had implanted hundreds of small and microscopic cancer cells into the peritoneum lining. Pretty grim news for all of us.

We felt that we needed to take a chance to save this young life. So, he started high dose chemotherapy . . Vincristine, Cytoxan, Doxirubicin, Etoposide, and Ifosomide. The ascistes had caused his belly to swell and he gained 40 pounds of fluid. The tumors, you see, were weeping. My son had not eaten more than two bites in a month . . but as the chemotherapy began to take effect we saw an immediate relief of symptoms. The tumors started to shrink dramatically.
The cancer in the lympth nodes, chest wall, and lungs all dissappeared. The volley ball size tumor shrunk to a grape fruit size. Within in three months he became eligible for surgery. He took a diuretic that eliminated the abdominal fluid. Surgery removed 75% of the tumors. He had a second surgery that removed all evidence of disease, but since he also had peritoneal seeding we included a new treatment called intra-peritoneal hyperthermic chemoperfusion. The surgeon used heated Mytomycin C for a 90 minute bath. And, it worked. His following PET and CT scans showed no evidence of peritoneal tumors for 10 months.

My son has had excellent quality of life, he graduated from high school, takes college classes, hangs with friends, and just got back from a trip to the West coast. He still has a small amount of cancer left on his liver about the size of a pencil eraser. Not bad considering how much cancer he originally had . . . new drugs do work. They do save lives and they continue to save life. I know hundreds of patients with cancer who are doing well because of them and, yes, they are survivors (you might check out cyclist Lance Armstrong who was cured of stage IV testicular cancer 10 years ago). You generalize too much. You are wrong.

Q: I need a new birth control.?
Okay due to some medical issues I have my choices of bc are quite limited. I currently have the nuva ring just got it, took it out yesterday for my one week and I feel like crap, I have severe diarrhea almost didn’t make it to the potty twice already. A splitting headache, I’m shaky and sweating (theres 4 inches of snow on the ground). So I believe I’m going through withdrawal and I feel it may just get worse when I put a new one in because in a week my body will have adjusted to it having been out.

No IUD, it caused a tumor to grow in my right breast due to the large amount of hormone it releases, almost had to have half my breast removed thankfully after a steroid treatment I only had to have a small area operated on, to avoid cancer.

Can not do the shot, 1 in 40 women will bleed for 3 months straight when they start this, I have a platelet disorder which could cause me to bleed to death so the doctors will not even chance me being the 1 out of 40.

My obgyn will not prescribe pills, pills carry the highest amount of hormones then any other bc, and from past experiances he won’t do it, which Im greatful for, being a female and having your breasts cut into is something that will hurt you for the rest of your life.

I know your all going to say comdoms but… My husbands a soldier hes deployed when he comes home I’d rather not make him have to wear one, it seems kinda unfair.

(for those of you who are going to comment on why I need bc while hes gone, its because it takes up to 3 months on something before it reaches it’s full ability in your body, he comes home for r&r in july, so I need something now)

I’m guessing a diaphram, do they even still make those? If you have any other idea please tell me what you know, I’m making my appointment monday, but I would like to have options to talk about with my doctor.

A: i think they still do make the diaphram. there are also female condoms. i am not too sure what else is out there however your gyn can offer you the best advice. i would also check the web..

Q: Is This Good Treatment For My Allergies?
i have really bad allergies all year round..symptoms are headaches,sneezing alot,runny nose,itchy watery eyes,sometimes stuffy nose…my dr prescribed to me singulair and flonase..is this a good plan of attack?…also does either of these meds have any cardiac side effects like palpitations..i already have frequent pvcs and this always worrys me starting new med because of that

A: These are questions better answered by your doctor. If you really don’t want to ask him then go to www.webmd.com and look up the medications, it will tell you all possible side effects, drug interactions, what it is usually prescribed for, what it’s made of, pretty much anything you want to know about that medicine.

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.

Q: Reported this droopy face to doc.She ID’ed Bells and ordered 0. Went to Er 2 days later. Is delay critical?
Had severe cold for 2 weeks. Improved and 3 days later, I developed unusual sore throat on rt side. Felt like a cold sore not just inflamation. Nausea, dizziness, incredible headache started. Very sick. Saw doc onthe 2nd day of new symptoms, Monday. Rx : Z-pac and Entex. On Tuesday no improvement. Had little trouble closing rt eye. On Wednesday , mouth drooping . Called doc. I was told to continue prescription given..I was doing that already.. Thursday morn I woke up with rt facial paralysis… Went to ER. Given Prednisone Stat and Rx for an antivral and Prednisone. I was told that recovery depends on EARLY treatment. Headache, nausea, dizziness gone but I am miserable. My eye hurts.. My ear and back of ear hurts. I am scared and scarey looking.

A: You are wise and have followed up appropriately with the medical care you’re receiving, and it seems that you are quick to take action when it’s needed.

Bell’s Palsy was once attributed to being exposed to drafts….but any neuropathy should be watched closely, which you are doing.

My experience was something quite different, beginning with symptoms mirroring Bell’s Palsy (facial numbing, slight paralysis), but then followed by ocular neuritis (inflamed optic nerve, and temporary vision loss). The treatment was an I.V. infusion of prednisone for 4 days, followed by a tapering with tablet form of prednisone. Prednisone is a powerful drug, that must be “tapered off” to prevent a crash of the endocrine system. I urge you to eat very well, and take extremely good care of yourself right now particularly keeping your immune system as strong as possible – and especially as you’re feeling understandably upset and frightened.

Facial paralysis must not be taken lightly, as a correct diagnosis is not always Bell’s Palsy. Your doctor will be watching for ocular symptoms (vision change). **IF** this happens, do not delay getting medical treatment immediately.

I do understand how you might be feeling, and I wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Q: Shouldn’t existing health care systems be improved instead of starting a whole new bureaucracy?
Instead of starting a whole new government bureaucracy, here are some ideas: put limits on malpractice and other lawsuits of hospitals and doctors. Improve and expand health department clinics. Go back to the idea of community hospitals: small, no frills, no cable tv, coffee bars, fancy waiting rooms, or parking lot guards. Patients can get basic treatment, not plastic surgery or other luxury surgeries. They can help repay (upon recovery) by offering their labor: cleaning, painting, repairs, kitchen service, etc. In this way, the people will be more appreciative of the free service and realize that nothing is free. These hospitals can be placed in vacant stores, malls and other vacant buildings. The local community can get together and fix them up. Limit emergency treatment to injuries and serious situations, not hangovers, headaches, or hangnails.

A: 84 bureaucracies, not 1. Do the people supporting this realize their records will no longer be private between a dr and patient but instead be coalated into a data base and when you need care the records will then be accessed by members of the 84 bureaucracies to “decide” if you get health care and what determines that is your age, your ethnic background, you socioeconomic status and what party you belong to. I would rather have no health insurance then a govt provided one.

Q: New diagnosis of leukemia?
A friend of mine’s son was recently (4 days) ago diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. He is a big, strapping kid, appeard healthy. Had on and off very vague complaints for a long time i.e. tired, headache, stomach ache, frequent sore throats, etc.. How could this have been going on with nobody knowing? He’s been to the Dr. for normal visits, sports physicals, and when he got the sore throats or repeated symptoms. He’s been given blood 4 times since, had a PIC line placed yesterday, spinal tap and on and on… The poor kid. He is supposed to start treatment in the next few days. What is the cure rate? I know there are several types of this disease, but what are the overall cure rates? Is the chemo really horrible? What about a bone marrow transplant? When is this a consideration? I feel just awful. And when she calls me, she is so upset and I have noidea what some of the things she is talking about mean. Can anybody help me? Thank you-

A: Check this site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes

cluster headache treatments

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

Q: Are there any cluster headache sufferers out there who would be willing to be interviewed for a news story?
I’m a student reporter writing a story on treatments and research for cluster headaches and would like to speak to some actual sufferers of this debilitating condition, and not just doctors and scholars. Please let me know if you’re interested. This would entail me getting your phone number and email (you don’t have to leave it in your answer) for contact purposes. Serious replies only, please. Also, Texas residents are of special interest to me.

A: I’d be willing to be interviewed if you’d be willing not to use my real name. Add me as a contact via YA and I think we can exchange info that way. Sorry, not from Texas (currently living in CT).

Q: can i have an idea of cluster headache ?
What are the main causes?
I heard that the the cluster headache is increasing the blood pressure during the headache attacks,Is this true ?
what is the perfect treatment mainly for patients who has hypertension problem?
Is there any herbal treatment for the cluster headache?
Is the massage useful to release the pain?If yes then how to do it?

A: Love the name, sunshine.

Your best bet to get the most accurate answer is to Google this question.

Best wishes.

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: 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: What is the difference between a cluster headache, a sinus headache, a tension headache and a migrane?
What are the best treatment options for each?

A: In order of least severe to most severe:

Tension headache – a dull, consistent headache, often on both sides, and often near the temples – brought on by stress, being tired, loud noise, etc. Ibuprofen is best for this.

Sinus headache – brought on by sinus problems or infection. If tapping the sinuses under your eyes hurts, you probably have this.

Migraine – Caused by constriction of blood vessels in brain. Typically a throbbing pain on one half of your head. Causes sensitivity to light, sound. Often accompanied by nausea. There are several prescription migraine meds on the market (Imitrex, for example), but sleep is usually the best cure, in my experience.

Cluster – The worst – usually a sharp, shooting pain, often behind the eyes, that can last minutes or days.

Q: Cluster headache, what’s the best treatment for you?

A: Treatment
There’s no cure for cluster headaches. The goal of treatment is to help decrease the severity of pain and shorten the headache period.

Acute medication
The purpose of acute treatment is to stop or reduce pain after a cluster headache starts. Because the headache peaks quickly, acute medications must be fast-acting and delivered quickly, using an injection or inhaler rather than oral tablets. You must be ready to take the medication as soon as an attack starts. And you may want to teach family members about your medications so that they’ll be able to help you when you have an attack.

Because the pain of a cluster headache comes on suddenly and may subside within a short time, over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) aren’t effective. The headache is usually gone before the drug starts working. Fortunately, other types of acute medication can provide some pain relief. Treatment of cluster headache is focused more on prevention, with more medication options available to choose from.

Acute treatments include:

Oxygen. Briefly inhaling 100 percent oxygen through a mask at a rate of 6 to 8 liters a minute provides dramatic relief for most who use it. Occasionally, a higher flow rate may be more effective. The effects of this safe, inexpensive procedure can be felt within 15 minutes. The major drawback of oxygen is the need to carry an oxygen cylinder and regulator with you, which can make the treatment inconvenient and inaccessible at times. Small, portable units are available, but some people still find them impractical. Sometimes, oxygen may only delay rather than stop the attack, and pain may return.
Sumatriptan. The injectable form of sumatriptan (Imitrex), which is commonly used to treat migraine, is also an effective acute treatment for cluster headache. Some people may benefit from using sumatriptan in nasal spray form, but for most this is not as effective as an injection. Sumatriptan isn’t recommended for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure or ischemic heart disease.

Another triptan medication, zolmitriptan (Zomig), can be taken orally for relief of cluster headache. Although oral zolmitriptan isn’t as effective as injectable sumatriptan, it may be an option for people who can’t tolerate other forms of acute treatment. Zolmitriptan also is available in nasal spray form.

Dihydroergotamine. This ergot derivative is available in intravenous, injectable and inhaler forms. Dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) is an effective pain reliever for some people with cluster headache. When administered intravenously, the drug requires you to go to a hospital or doctor’s office to have an intravenous (IV) line placed. The inhaler form of the drug works more slowly. The dosage must be limited to avoid side effects, especially nausea.
Octreotide (Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR). This drug, a synthetic version of the brain hormone somatostatin, has traditionally been used to control severe diarrhea. However, some studies have shown that the injectable form is an effective treatment for cluster headache and is safe for people with high blood pressure and ischemic heart disease.
Local anesthetics. The numbing effect of local anesthetics, such as lidocaine (Xylocaine), may be effective against cluster headache pain when used in the form of nasal drops.
Surgery
Rarely, surgery is recommended for people with chronic cluster headache who don’t respond well to aggressive treatment or who can’t tolerate the medications or their side effects. Candidates for surgery must have headaches only on one side of the head because the surgery can be performed only once. People with headaches that alternate sides of the head risk the chance that the procedure will be unsuccessful.

Several types of surgery have been used to treat cluster headache. These procedures attempt to damage the nerve pathways thought to be responsible for pain. However, residual muscle weakness in your jaw or sensory loss in certain areas of your face and head may result. The most common procedures are directed at the trigeminal nerve. They include:

Conventional surgery. Using a conventional invasive procedure, your surgeon cuts part of the trigeminal nerve with a scalpel or uses small burns to destroy part of the nerve. This form of surgery provides relief for most people with chronic cluster headache.
Radiosurgery. In a procedure called radiosurgery, a focused beam of radiation is used to destroy part of the trigeminal nerve. Radiosurgery is a noninvasive procedure that may have fewer side effects than does conventional surgery, but some studies have questioned the effectiveness and permanency of the results.
Potential treatments
As scientists learn more about the causes of cluster headache, they’re able to develop more selective treatments for the condition. One development that shows promise is the use of a device to stimulate the occipital nerve, which influences the trigeminal nerve. To treat people with frequent cluster headaches, researchers are testing a stimulator — a pacemaker-sized device that sends impulses via electrodes — that is implanted over the occipital nerve. A Mayo Clinic study of implanted occipital nerve stimulators found that the devices reduced chronic headache pain by an average of about half.

Similar research is under way using an implanted stimulator in the hypothalamus, the area of the brain associated with the timing of cluster periods. Stimulation of the hypothalamus in a small number of people with severe, chronic cluster headaches has produced complete and long-term pain relief with no significant side effects.

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

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

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

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

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

Q: What’s the best way to treat a cluster headache?
I’m a 22yr old female and I get all kinds of headaches except migraines (thank God). I know how to handle my tension headaches and my hormonal headaches, but these darn cluster headaches defeat me every time. The best treatment I’ve found so far is caffeine. It tempers the pain a little but I still can’t bend over or sneeze without being blinded by pain.

I can’t take most pain medicine because of the heart medication I’m on, which is just as well since they don’t do anything for my headaches. But I’ve tried them all anyway, Excedrin, tylenol, even oxycontin (just makes me high), and the like. Any suggestions on how to handle these bad boys?

A: Talk to your Dr. There are several different kinds of medicines made specifically for these types of headaches, and your Dr. can probably find something you can take. The medicines treat the cause to stop the pain.

Q: hi,my mom suffers from cluster headache and migraine so plz tell me some good treatment,CT scan Xray normal?

A: my wife has the same problem and Imitrex damn near killed her. there are some herbs that can help, if you would like info on them contact me direct: widowmaker54@yahoo.com
I am an herbalist, and my information is free.

Q: what are the symptoms and treatment of cluster headaches?

A: The typical symptoms of a cluster headache are severe pain, usually starting around one eye. There is also redness and tearing of the eye. This lasts for 15min to 3hrs. Symptoms occur frequently for weeks to months at a time followed by periods of no headaches at all – hence the “cluster.” During each cluster period, the eye symptoms stay on the same side, but may switch to the other side during the next cluster period. Symptoms also tend to occur around the same time each day during the cluster period. These headaches are fairly uncommon, with a prevalence of only 1%. Men are more often affected than women. Treatment is classically with 100% oxygen inhaled by nasal cannula. Medications which have been studied and found effective include: Imitrex, Zomig, and Octreotide.

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

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

I took glyconutrients, phytonutrients and phytosterols. No more disease no more headaches for good. It’s been six years of freedom.

Listen to my story here: http://www.glycostory.com/mannalive

Q: Varapamil/ Cluster headaches?
Does anybody have any experience with verapamil for treatment of cluster headaches? I have suffered with them for 15 years untill my doctor gave me verapamil to prevent them. Now it seems the first day I start taking it my headaches go away. Just wondering if anybody else has had similar results especially in such a short time frame

A: no, but as a nurse, I have heard of that type of situation before. In some people, medications works different (faster, slower, longer, shorter) At least it works for you

Q: Help Managing Cluster Headaches?
Hello Y!A. Treatment for Hemicrania Continua failed (I did not respond to indomethacin…too bad too, I would have rather had that than this). At the same time, I’ve started having jabbing, “hot” pains in my eye-socket and into my temple with tearing and nose running. Neurologist changed the diagnosis to cluster headache, which, as you know, really doesn’t respond to much.

For those who suffer, what have you found helps you get through the pain of a headache?

A: My husband gets those pretty bad. He has tried several different remedies. He swears by sticking a cotton ball or ear plug into the ear that is on the same side of the eye with the pain behind it. He always has the pain behind his left eye so he just stuff a piece of cotton ball into his left ear and it has helped him tremendously.

Q: Cluster headaches or sinus problems?
I have had migraines for years (since I was 12). About 10 years ago. I started getting these awful sinus infections with unbelievable sinus headaches. I have seen nuerologist, allergist, ENT (had sinus surgery-no help), trips to the ER-nada. I get these sinus infections 3-4 times a year and have taken more antibiotics than I can count. I wake up with headaches, they get worse at night-I avoid sleep sometimes. After 3-5 weeks it gets better for a while. Oh-the sinus infections were diagnosed by sinus pressure pain on the right side of the face under my eye, runny nose on that side, teary eyes, swollen eyes, sometimes I get a droopy eye too and often look flushed. So-about two weeks ago I watched House-and he diagnosed a kid with cluster headaches based on my symptoms for the recurring sinus infections! My hubby said “that sounds like you”. Could it be that this is my problem? If it is clusters, can I get treatment that will help? I have started putting ambesol in my nose-it’s that bad!!
doo1964-that sums up my problems fairly well. My family doc keeps tossing antibiotic at it and the zomig does sometimes seem to help. I found a little info on cluster headaches that suggest steriods during the attacks to break the cycle. If it would help…As for autoimmune-my mom has fibromyalgia, my aunt and cousin have RA, and another aunt has MS. So the chances for autoimmune problems is on my mom’s side of the family. I would love to hear if anyone has found a treatment that gives them any help!

A: it is possible that you are suffering from cluster headaches. cluster headaches are vascular headaches as are migraines but unlike migraines they almost always are associated with autonomic nervous system stimulation frequently resulting in red eyes, nasal drip, flushing. they are cyclical lasting for weeks, months, then remission hence the name cluster. also unlike migraines they usually do not have a trigger such as certain foods. patients frequently are restless and avoid sleep where as migraines usually improve with sleep. there are multiple treatments available some of which overlap with migraine treatment. the cause is not clear but it is likely do to hypothalamic dysfunction. i would recommend seeing a neurologist who specializes in headache care. there are other possibilities but i suspect dr house was correct as usual. good luck

Q: Triggers For Cluster Headaches?
My husband has started having cluster headaches after a 10 year remission. What triggers these headaches? He has been to the doctor and is taking medication but still has one or two every day/night. Any new treatments other than discussions I found on previous questions?

A: Oh I feel so sorry for him. I get them too. They are awful. I had a cluster attack daily at the end of May and through most of June. It had been 3 years since I’d had them. It seems that they are not really triggered out of dormancy, they just occur again. You can offset or help alleviate them by avoiding certain things. Such as, any and all caffeine (this one is tricky though because a doctor told me that sometimes the body acts almost as if the caffeine is an addiction and you’ll get a headache because of the craving, and you have to have some to help ease the headache), alcohol, heat (too much sun or overheating), bright lights, the list is endless if you get really specific and tailor it to your personal situation. However the doctor told me that there’s no way to know when they’ll occur so you can’t know how to stop them. They may continue for the rest of my life coming every so many years, or they may stop altogether. A side note about the caffeine situation, if you notice all migraine medications contain caffeine, so what the doctor says must be right. I hope your husband gets relief soon.