http://www.headachecare.net/ en 2010-08-19T12:41:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/244/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/244/#When:12:41:00Z Teenagers who are overweight, get little exercise, or smoke may be more likely than their peers to have recurrent headaches, researchers reported Wednesday. Norwegian researchers found that among nearly 6,000 13- to 18-year-olds they assessed, those who were overweight, sedentary or who smoked were more likely to report suffering recurrent headaches in the past year—including both migraines and common tension-type headaches. The findings, published in the journal Neurology, do not show whether those lifestyle factors may raise teenagers’ risk of developing frequent headaches in the first place.  Headache News 2010-08-19T12:41:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/243/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/243/#When:17:05:01Z Adults who suffer migraines and were victims of childhood abuse or neglect face an increased risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, a new study suggests. The multi-center, cross-sectional study included more than 1,300 migraine patients who completed surveys about their health status and childhood history. A team of researchers from 11 neurology centers in the United States and Canada found a link between risk of stroke, transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke), heart attack and the total number of forms of abuse a person suffered as a child (physical, emotional or sexual abuse, or physical or emotional neglect). The study was to be presented Wednesday at the American Headache Society’s annual meeting in Los Angeles. Headache News 2010-06-24T17:05:01+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/242/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/242/#When:16:52:01Z Children who experience maltreatment such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse are more likely to experience frequent headaches, including chronic migraine, as adults, say scientists presenting data at the American Headache Society’s 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week. Using data from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study of 17,337 adult members of the Kaiser Health Plan in San Diego, Gretchen E. Tietjen, MD, of the University of Toledo College Of Medicine, and her team found that the number of ACEs showed a graded relationship to the likelihood of experiencing frequent headaches. Her study was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We looked at eight ACEs—emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, witnessing domestic violence, growing up with mental illness in the home, having household members who were incarcerated or were abusing drugs, and experiencing parental separation or divorce,.” said Dr. Tietjen. Headache News 2010-06-23T16:52:01+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/240/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/240/#When:19:22:00Z Headaches can keep you as a prisoner in the house as they disable you from doing the regular activities. There can be various reasons of headaches. The general three types of headaches are tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches. The tension headaches are caused buy muscle contraction in face, scalp, jaws and neck. The migraine attacks give rise to pulsating pain and this is often caused by reasons like excess consumption of carbohydrate and sometimes during the menstrual cycle. The cluster headache is the rarest form of headache and it mostly attacks men. They feel excruciating pain around their eyes and on one side of their head. There are other reasons as well like eye stress, cold, brain tumor, brain cancer, encephalitis etc. According to some of the studies the weather change has a close relationship with headaches. A study states that almost 51% of the headaches are linked with the weather.  Headache Support Blog 2010-06-16T19:22:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/241/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/241/#When:19:22:00Z The World Cup continues today in South Africa, with five-time champion Brazil opening play against North Korea. The World Cup continues today in South Africa, with five-time champion Brazil opening play against North Korea. What do you think? Comment below. The Brazilians are number one in the world, while the North Koreans are ranked 105th. Headache News 2010-06-16T19:22:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/239/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/239/#When:20:18:00Z I’ve heard recently from several runners who were complaining about splitting headaches after their runs. It’s no coincidence that they’re all getting post-run headaches this time of year. Headaches during or after running are fairly common, especially when running in warmer weather. They could be attributed to one or more of these factors: Dehydration: Headaches can be a symptom of dehydration, so make sure you’re drinking enough before, during and after your runs. A basic rule of thumb is to drink 6-8 ounces every 20 minutes during your run. But use your thirst as your guide—if you’re feeling thirsty, you should drink. Headache News 2010-06-12T20:18:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/238/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/238/#When:20:17:00Z This week is recognized as National Headache Awareness Week and the bioidentical hormone doctors at BodyLogicMD want those who frequently suffer migraines to know that an underlying hormonal imbalance may be to blame. Approximately 70 percent of all headaches are actually experienced by women. Most headaches referred to as “migraines” aren’t really migraines at all – they’re oftentimes caused by a hormone imbalance. The symptoms are very similar and are easily misconstrued by both the doctors and the people experiencing them. “When my patients complain of severe headaches, I look closely at their levels of estrogen and progesterone. Typically the progesterone levels will be too low in relation to their estrogen,” shares Denver bioidentical hormone expert Dr. Joseph Agnello. Headache Support Blog 2010-06-12T20:17:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/237/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/237/#When:19:59:00Z Two out of three women who suffer from headaches usually stop having headaches during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimester. Headaches also tend to stop after menopause and at around the same age in men as well. Unfortunately, some women have worsening of their headaches or develop headaches for the first time during their pregnancies. In pregnancy, all attempts are made to avoid medications by using alternative therapies, such as biofeedback, acupuncture, massage, reflexology, application of ice, and aromatherapy. Nausea that often accompanies headaches can be treated with motion sickness bands (Sea-Band, BioBands, Psi-Bands), which are wrist bands with a pressure point placed 2 inches above the wrist crease. This is an acupuncture point and has been proven to relieve nausea induced by motion, pregnancy, chemotherapy, and after surgery. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 30 mg once a day and according to another study, 25 mg three times a day can also stop nausea or pregnancy, and possibly nausea due to headaches. Metoclopramide (Reglan) is prescription medicine which is relatively safe in pregnancy. For headache pain, acetaminophen (Tylenol) alone or with codeine is usually considered safe for pregnant women. However, codeine often makes headache sufferers nauseous. Aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can be used only in the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Triptans (Imitrex and similar drugs), while not approved in pregnancy, are considered safer than allowing a woman to have an uncontrolled migraine attack with nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Headache Support Blog 2010-06-12T19:59:00+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/236/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/236/#When:19:56:01Z Faith and blessings can be hard to describe to others when you experience them, but Whitney Smith finds it quite easy to share how God blessed her through a difficult time in her life. A recent graduate of Plainview High School and daughter of Doug and Tonjua Smith, she is one of the most sincere and happy people around, and knowing her story makes her personality even more genuine. Smith, who has suffered chronic migraines since she was 10 years old, was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation in 2008. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “Chiari malformations are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. When the indented bony space at the lower rear of the skull is smaller than normal, the cerebellum and brainstem can be pushed downward. The resulting pressure on the cerebellum can block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord), and can cause a range of symptoms including dizziness, muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems, headache, and problems with balance and coordination.” Headache News 2010-06-12T19:56:01+00:00 http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/235/ http://www.headachecare.net/migraine/more/235/#When:09:21:00Z When a headache comes on, most of us head to the medicine cabinet or drug store for an over the counter painkiller. But doctors say there’s a hidden danger associated with some of the most common medications. Tanya Dirks began suffering from crippling migraine headaches in her early 20s. “You can’t go to work. You can’t communicate with anyone; You just have to hibernate until it’s over,” she described. Headache News 2010-06-03T09:21:00+00:00