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So You Have Been Given A Diagnosis – Has This Been Helpful To You?

I suspect not, for diagnosis is based on a set of signs and symptoms – a diagnosis does not give you any information as to what is causing your headache or migraine.

The diagnosis you have been given is based on the International Headache Society’s classification system. However, because consistent research is lacking and evidence for assumptions is inadequate, a large part of the diagnostic classification system is based on expert opinion and compromise; the system is subject to criticism and frequently challenged. The authors of the classification system have acknowledged this, indicating that the system is unwieldy, lengthy and very detailed and that it was essentially intended for research rather than as a clinical tool. This is not assisted by the fact that there are overlapping symptoms between cervicogenic (neck-related) headache, tension-type headache and migraine (making differential diagnosis unconvincing), and increasing evidence which suggests that the different headache types share a common mechanism – perhaps the different headache and migraine types are not separate entities, but simply different expressions of the same process.

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My mom is now laying in bed, and she is suffering from an intense migraine. Please, if you have any suggestions for cures, or helpful tips to reduce or get rid of this headache. I cannot watch her have to go through this. Please help!!

One region of research has proved that migraine headaches can be passed down from one generation to another. Particular steps can be taken prior to an attack that can help reduce the effects as laboratory studies in rats and people have …

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Migraine headache is yet to get a perfect remedial measure. Still, a number of ways are found to be effective in curing migraine. Here is your one stop guide to migraine headache relief.

First things first, you need to completely change your lifestyle to attain complete freedom from this malady. But in most of the cases, it happens to be almost impossible for people to bring about complete transformation in their lifestyle.

So, in addition to lifestyle modification, a good number of natural care options are also available for you. In fact these natural treatment options are proved to be far more effective than the synthetically prepared medications. These options are also cost effective.

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I know this is a really crazy question, but I’m 18 weeks pregnant and ran out of tylenol (extra strength) and it’s late here and my kids are in bed. (My husband is also deployed) I have a mild headache that is driving me nuts and I was wondering if it’s ok to take children’s tylenol. I just need something to make it go away before it turns into a full-blown migraine. Thanks guys.

She has had a migraine all week. She is roughly 13 weeks in. Her doctor prescribed vicodin, but it’s not working. Any ideas on soothing the headache without medication?

Botox for migraine headache is one of the newer advances to come along within the last five years. Many people are familiar with Botox and usually the first question providers get is..”can you get rid of my wrinkles too??” Well..yes and no. Wrinkles in forehead, yes, around the eyes, you have to see the plastic surgeon for that one!

Botox for migraine headache is a form of botulism toxin that is extremely diluted. The injections are given in small amounts, about one tenth of a milliliter, and placed just under the skin, near the nerves that cause pain.

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What is a Tension Headache: Tension Headaches are the most common type of headaches. Nearly everyone will have at least one tension headache in their lifetime.

What is a Migraine Headache: Migraine headaches are a form of headache, usually very intense and disabling. It is a neurologic disease of neuronal origin. The word “migraine” comes from the Greek word ‘hemikranion’ which means (pain affecting one side of the head).

What causes Tension Headache: The exact cause of tension headaches is still unknown. It has long been believed that they are caused by muscle tension around the head and neck. However although muscle tension may be involved, there are many forms of tension headaches and some scientists now believe there is not one single cause for this type of headache. One of the theories is that the pain may be caused by a malfunctioning pain filter which is located in the brain stem. The view is that the brain misinterprets information, for example from the temporal muscle or other muscles, and interprets this signal as pain. One of the main molecules which is probably involved is serotonin. Evidence for this theory comes from the fact that tension headaches may be successfully treated with certain antidepressants. Another theory says that the main cause for tension type headaches and migraine is teeth clenching which causes a chronic contraction of the temporalis muscle.

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I have asthma and get migraine headaches. I’ve realized that when I get a sudden asthma attack from running up the stairs or walking far without breathing deeply, I get a throbbing and pulsating migraine. Are these connected? Because I can’t take in enough air during an attack, are migraines a possible symptom because I can’t get enough air to my head? I may sound strange or unintelligent, but I was just wondering… Thanks!