im looking for some info about migraine headaches. i get them about once every 2 weeks or so. and im 12 so i dont use like alcohol an i dont have a lot of stress, also no allergies to anythin. about 30-40 min before the headache, i get REALLY bad vision, i can’t read anythin, and a lot of stuff gets all fuzzy and blurry but when my vision will suddenly be very clear again, i know the pain is about to start. i always get them at like the end of 2nd period, which is at about 8:50,-8:55 or so. My migraines hurt really bad, and the pain feels like its in the middle of my head, and the center of my head also. they also are always accompanied by vomiting, usually about 2-4 times. thats pretty much all i know about my migraines, so does anyone know what is causing my headaches??? plz help!!!

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!!

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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Safe and Natural Cures for Childhood Migraine Headaches

A migraine is an acute headache that is intensely painful and can even be a disabling condition for most. They may affect individuals of any age, but most times begin between the ages of 10 and forty and may start to lessen after the age of 50. It’s bad enough if an adult suffers with these painful headaches, but it can be heartbreaking if someone in your family gets childhood migraine headaches.

Migraines are very common among the population as a whole. They affect about 30,000,000 people in the U. S. In the U.S., 18% of females and 6% of males report having at least one migraine during the past twelve months. Some people experience several migraines a month, and others have only a few migraines throughout their lifetime. Roughly 75% of all migraine sufferers are women.

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More than 30 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches which can be classified as severe and often disabling headaches. A typical migraine headache will give a warning sign before its onset, such as tingling in your limbs, seeing blind spots or flashing lights. You will know when you are experiencing a migraine headache because they are accompanied by most, if not all of the following symptoms. Severe pain either on one side or both sides of the head, pulsing head pain, worsening head pain with any activity, nausea or vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and not being able to function regularly. While seeing flashing lights or blind spots are a common warning sign of a migraine, some sufferers experience these symptoms throughout the entire duration of their headache. This is classified as a classic migraine and, along with the above conditions, the person will also experience weakness and speech problems along with zigzagging lines in their eyes. If a migraine is left untreated, the pain can last from four to 72 hours, which can cause huge disturbances in a persons normal life.

Although doctors are not 100 percent sure what causes migraines to occur, there are something’s that are known to trigger these headaches. These include, fluctuations in hormones; many women claim that their migraines worsen just before a period or during menopause and pregnancy. Certain foods can also trigger migraines, such as alcohol, cheese, chocolate, aspartame and caffeine which is found in coffee, tea, chocolate and most soft drinks. To avoid migraines as best you can, try keeping a diary of the foods you eat and record how they made you feel afterwards. After a couple of weeks doing this you should be able to see what foods that are triggers for you, therefore telling you which foods to avoid. Other triggers can include stress, changes in the environment and certain medications.

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i`ve had one ever since i woke up. i took medicine and tried to sleep it off but i still felt the same. any suggestions?

thanks (:

Unfortunately, the general population is unaware that migraine headache cures are available. If you suffer from the excruciating pain of this disabling condition, read on to get the details on a simple, quick, and easy Migraine Headache Cure.

About 99% of the human population suffers from headaches to some degree. And most of them, about 90%, get one or more headaches per year. Many of these people get intense (almost disabling) headaches called migraines. Almost 17% of the world population suffers from these debilitating headaches. About 20 million people get migraines everyday.

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