Headaches Migraines

Migraine Headaches Can Get Your Fired?

Right now in this very split second of time, there are millions of people suffering from migraine headaches all over the world. It’s a far more common problem than most people think. The main problem with being a migraine sufferer (or migraineur if you like) is that most people will dismiss that insanely painful migraine you have as “..just a headache..”. People tend to be very dismissive of migraines – unless they actually suffer from them.

One of the worst offenders when it comes to discriminating against people with migraines are employers. They’ll more likely to see a migraine attack “as just a headache” than anyone else in your job. What’s more shocking is that some company doctors (especially in large companies or corporations) have only openly said they don’t believe in migraine headaches! Read more…

Migraine Management

Have you ever suffered such a bad headache it was almost like somebody was playing the bongo drums in your head? If so, you are among the millions of people who suffer from chronic migraines. Migraines can be agonizingly painful. You become tremendously sensitive to light and the sound of a pin dropping sends painful vibrations through your head. In severe cases sufferers may experience limb numbness, hallucinations, nausea and vomiting. There are a few culprits responsible for the onset of a migraine. Hormones, stress, dehydration, even the food you eat can trigger a migraine, which is what we now…

Mean MSG

MSG, or mono sodium glutamate, is an artificial flavour enhancer found most familiarly in Chinese take outs. It is arguably an unnecessary addition to foods, particularly if fresh ingredients (which are generally fuller in flavour) are used and because of its ill effects on so many people. Even the smallest amount can provoke severs headaches. It seems to act as a vasodilator, which means it opens and closes the blood vessels in the head, and this is exactly what happens during a migraine. If you are risking a Chinese take out night, ALWAYS request your foods to be MSG free. Most restaurants will be happy to comply, but if not, find another restaurant! Read more…

Pneumonic Toxic Headaches Explained

Pneumonic toxic headaches are a type of vascular headache – that you’ve probably never heard of before. During a vascular headache, blood vessels in the tissue surrounding the head swell or dilate and become distended (twisted out of shape). This causes intense pain that increases with physical exertion of any kind.

Pneumonic headaches are vascular headaches that throb unrelentingly and can be as blinding and incapacitating as a migraine so it can be hard to tell them apart. In fact, migraines and cluster headaches, as well as pneumonia headaches, are all types of vascular headache.

A toxic headache typically accompanies or results from a fever during an illness. Toxic chemicals introduced into the body can cause a toxic headache as the name suggests. For instance, headaches that accompany hangovers are toxic headaches caused by alcohol consumption. Read more…

Headaches and Thirst – What Are They Symptoms Of?

If you’re getting headaches that happen as the same time as a sudden severe thirst you might need to check in with a doctor or ER room. Usually having a sudden headache and a strong thirst is a sign of some form of chemical poisoning. Now bear in mind that chemical poisoning can be something as simple as a bad hangover, a bad reaction to an anti-biotic or over exposure to a toxic chemical of some kind.

It does not mean that somebody actually poisoned you – more likely that you came in contact or ingested something that your body is having a bad reaction to. So don’t start freaking out for no reason.

If you have a hangover headache, it’s too late to follow the best advice… not to over indulge. OTC (over the counter) pain medications may help relieve the headache, but what your body really needs to get rid of the hangover is to be re-hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. Water is best. However if nausea is an additional problem, then rehydrate slowly. Gulping down large amounts of water can put the kidneys into shock and the water is passed right through you without doing any of it’s important detoxing or rehydrating work. Read more…

Is Permanent Relief From Migraines Possible?

For all folks who bear the pain associated with migraine headaches, every two to three weeks perennially, its as if a sledge hammer is pounding the head continuously, the nauseating feeling, complete loss of appetite, inability to venture outside in light, it all gets so frustrating making them feel, why, for what fault of our’s? It is just there and bang-bang-bang it keeps on and on disturbing the routine life and taking total control. It’s much worser than having a bad habit and being penalized as there is no justification in this case.

Again the regular visits to the clinics, medical expenses, the disruption in the work routine all adds up to the frustration. Spending around 300 dollars every month for the pills in many cases, not to mention the long term adverse effects of these pills that are causing to the overall health. It’s not uncommon to find many cardio vascular complications at later stage tracing back to migraine. Read more…

Cure For a Migraine Headache

Those of us who suffer from migraine headaches are forever looking for a cure. Unfortunately the cure for this miserable complaint has never really been found. Maybe this is because not everyone suffers migraines for the same reason.

When a migraine strikes though, whatever the cause, it’s an extremely painful, distressing and nauseous experience.

There can be many triggers which cause the headaches to start. It’s generally agreed that it can be anything from an allergy or allergies, to way of life, alcohol consumption, illness, and even not enough sleep.

Help With Migraine Symptoms

There are various things that can be done to help to alleviate the symptoms. Your G.P. may prescribe medication which will help to reduce pain level, but remember some medications can in fact trigger a migraine in the first place so be careful. Read more…

Suffering From Swollen Lymph Nodes and Headaches?

Swollen lymph nodes that appear with a headache, while not always a medical emergency, could be compared to the double warning of flashing lights and a siren. It’s a signal from your body that it’s time to pull over unless you want to run the risk of getting into worse trouble!

Not a disease in itself, swollen lymph nodes with a headache is typically a warning of a more serious condition. Swollen lymph nodes are what most of us call swollen glands and when accompanied by a headache can signify the beginnings of serious illness such as tonsillitis, West Nile virus, chronic fatigue syndrome.

Even more worrying is that these symptoms can indicate severe, life-threatening illnesses like AIDS, anthrax, and mononucleosis. However, if you have this condition don’t panic…yet!

The human body has some miraculous defense mechanisms in that whenever we become ill, it warns us of impending trouble with various symptoms such as your lymph nodes being swollen. In fact, one of the body’s first lines of defense is to warn us with pain or swelling – think of it as a kinda of early warning system for your body. Read more…

Sinus Headaches – Causes and Treatments

Real sinus pain is rare and for most of us, when we believe we have a sinus headache, it’s usually a migraine or a headache brought on by stress. Normally you get a sinus headache only when your sinuses themselves are inflamed and the inflammation generally is accompanied by a fever. Inflammation can be caused by an allergy, a tumor, or an infection, all of which can be diagnosed and treated by your family doctor.

Many people mistakenly believe that sinuses are limited to nasal passages. However, sinuses are located in the forehead, on each cheekbone, and behind the bridge of your nose. Healthy sinuses are filled with air and their secretions drain freely into the nose. In addition to a sinus headache, when sinuses are blocked you have other symptoms like fever mentioned above and feelings of pressure around your eyes, cheeks and forehead.

Colds and other respiratory viruses leave sinuses vulnerable to infection. Bacteria causes your mucous membranes to swell which effectively blocks your sinuses, which in turn blocks normal drainage. Bending over or standing back up too quickly is excruciating. In addition, sinus infections can actually cause a feeling of toothache in some patients! In any event, because the causes of sinus headaches differ radically from the causes of other headaches, it’s best to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment – never try to diagnose your own medical problems. Read more…

Tips For Recognizing a Sinus Headache

Many patients who believe they have symptoms of a sinus headache seek medical treatment only to find their pain is caused by either a migraine or a tension headache.

Before you add up the symptoms of a sinus headache, take a look at the math. In one recent study of 30 subjects with self-diagnosed sinus headache, 97% (29) described symptoms that pretty much proved they had a migraine. Twenty-six of the thirty characterized their headache as interfering with the quality of their life, which is one of the most common and over-powering symptoms of migraine headaches.

Besides migraines, other underlying health problems can cause headache. The truth is that many types of headache are symptoms of severe medical problems that really need to be ruled out by your doctor. In fact, although there are no real symptoms of a sinus headache, the true sinus headache is a symptom of acute or chronic sinusitis.

While sinus headache is a symptom rather than a disease, there are a few conditions that distinguish it from migraine. Read more…