Question by : Dear Chronic Headache Sufferers….?
Directed toward anyone diagnosed with Chronic Daily Migraine, Chronic Cluster Headache, or Chronic Daily Headache. I’ve had Chronic Cluster Headaches everyday for 5 years, they get worse at least twice everyday.
Are there any medications that you’ve tried that have helped? Has there been anything that’s helped?
I’m hospitalized at least 8 times a year for this, I’ve seen Doctors all over the country and in parts of Europe.
ANY help you can provide would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

Best answer: Read the rest of this entry

Article by Alyssa Nair

Several people have been known to experience different types of headaches at different times in there life so it is important to get the correct diagnosis by keeping a journal of the event and time that the headaches took place. Tension headache are widely believed to come from to much anxiety and stress in your life so make sure and put in your journal any related stress or anxiety attacks and try and minimize your stress levels. Sometimes headaches are separated into vascular, muscle contraction (tension), traction, and inflammatory types of headaches.

Check out the list below of the most common types of headaches:

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Madden

Headaches are a part and parcel of everyone’s life. But there is no single type of headache Though the symptoms are the same,(pain in the head), each ache is caused due to different reason. Headaches go by various names such as Migraine, Chronic Daily Headache, Cluster Headache, Tension Headaches or Stress Headaches, Facial Headaches and Sinister Headaches and so on.

Stress Headaches originate in the back of the neck. The pain starts from the tendons at the side and extend till the back of the neck. This headache usually occurs in people when they have been working too hard or even while driving over long distances. Apart from work, stressful situations can cause these headaches. They can also occur due to a sudden rise in blood pressure. The main reason behind these headaches is the liver. Emotional and mental stress can cause disruption in the smooth functioning of the liver.

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Helen Stone

There are four main types of ‘primary headaches’ three of which generally give rise to what could be described as an acute migraine. In actuality a diagnosis of an acute migraine whilst most likely is not the only reason for this sort of migraine pain:

Cluster Headaches: These are known as cluster headaches because they recur for a number of weeks before subsiding. The pain associated with cluster headaches is extremely acute. They occur around the temple or the eye and are confined to one side of the head. They last for an hour or less each time but they can happen several times each day and night, which severely disrupts sleeping patterns.

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Frank K Muller

Headaches can be quite common in children There was a boy of lessthan ten who, one day out of the blue, developed a severeheadache. His vision was so blurry that he was unable to see,and he suffered from severe nausea. Upon examination, thedoctor diagnosed him as suffering from a migraine attack andrecommended a quiet, dark room until the headache passed.The trigger was unknown. In the same family, there was a girl who suffered from multiplemigraine attacks throughout high school. Most of her triggers were stress-related, butsome were related to food or hormones. For awhile the migraines were sporadic, orepisodic, usually only occurring due to long trips or caffeine ingestion. The headachesbecame more frequent when there was more tension between her and her parents,usually due to the typical teen-related issues. After the death of a close loved one, theheadaches became almost daily for awhile because of the sudden increase in stress. In a survey among adolescents ranging in age from ten to seventeen, nearly two-thirdsof them reported experiencing headaches. Brain tumors are usually the parent’s biggest fear when it comes to headaches inchildren, but that is rarely the case. There are many medications that can cause or exacerbate a headache or migraine. Only about one-third of all migraine sufferers have food triggers. Because there are somany different possible food triggers, restricting someone’s diet is not a reasonableoption unless a dietary trigger is found. Caffeine overuse is common amongst teenagers who suffer from migraine or chronic daily headache.  Headaches are generally classified the same way in children as they are in adults:primary and secondary. In children, migraine pain is usually throbbing and almostalways accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Unlike in adults, the migraine is usuallyfelt on both sides of the head rather than only on one. It is not uncommon for the childto look pale or glassy-eyed during an attack. They may also experience varyingdegrees of irritability. In general, the most common cause of headaches in children is viral and bacterialinfections, and these headaches only last as long as the illness. Treatment for allheadaches is tailored individually depending on the age and weight of the child and thefrequency and severity of the headaches. It is very interesting to note that the attacksexperienced are often less frequent and intense when the child is reassured that noserious problem exists Less than 5% of children suffer from headaches that are a result of a serious disease orphysical problem which includes an abscess (a localized collection of pus surroundedby swelling), head trauma, tumor, blood clot, intracranial bleeding (bleeding in thebrain), or bacterial or viral meningitis (a swelling and irritation of the membranessurrounding the brain and spinal cord). These are considered organic causes ofheadache, and a physician will probably want to rule them out.  If your child experiences any of the following symptoms, call your physician: o The child has a seizure or loses consciousness.o The child loses balance or coordination.o The child begins sleeping more than usual or too much, or is lethargic orsluggish.o The child exhibits a personality change.o The child experiences weakness, nausea, projectile vomiting, or visual problems.o The child has a stiff neck and fever in addition to the headaches. Major triggers of headaches in children and adolescents are lack of adequate sleep,stress brought on by busy schedules, and poor eating habits. For many students,transformation from episodic migraine to daily headache coincides with the start of eachnew school year. The typical teenager actually needs about nine to ten hours of sleepper night, but most do not get that. In very small children, restlessness, irritability, or crying may be the only signs of headpain. When a headache is caused by head trauma, it may be from a possibleconcussion. It may affect only the scalp or bone, or it may affect the brain itself. See the report on this at: http://tinyurl.com/ohmyhead     

About the Author
Read the rest of this entry

Article by Wendy Moyer

Do you suffer from chronic daily headaches? If you do then there’s a pretty good chance that you are taking headache medications on a regular basis. Unfortunately, the regular and repeated use of such medications for headaches can cause what are known as “rebound headaches.”

In other words, your remedy is causing your pain.

Read the rest of this entry

Article by Deep

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. Neurons usually generate electrochemical impulses that act on other neurons, glands, and muscles to produce human thoughts, feelings, and actions. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior, or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. During a seizure, neurons may fire as many as 500 times a second, much faster than normal. In some people, this happens only occasionally; for others, it may happen up to hundreds of times a day. Epilepsy is not contagious and is not caused by mental illness or mental retardation. a number of people with mental retardation may experience seizures, but seizures do not necessarily mean the person has or will develop mental impairment. Many people with epilepsy have normal or above-average intelligence.

Headache

Read the rest of this entry

Article by John Oria

Do you wake up with a headache everyday? You’re not sure whether it’s just a simple headache or a migraine. Even worst, you’re taking your medicine on time and everyday yet it continues to recur. Like you, millions of people wake up with a pain in their heads. Sufferers feel that they now simply have lost all the control over their lives, health, family and career. If you have been having those headaches everyday, I think you should do something about it and take it not for granted.

There different types of headaches and each has its own distinct qualities and symptoms. Each person suffers a unique pain, which means we both could be suffering headache right now, but the degree of my pain is different from yours. Although, there’s not much we can do to get rid of headache for good, what we could do, however, is to minimize, ease the pain and prevent it from recurring.

Read the rest of this entry

Article by James Napier

Headache or cephalgia is a common ailment, and most of us suffer from headache at one time or another. Pain or ache in any part of the head, forehead or neck may collectively be referred to as headache. Headache may occur due to multiple causes, and depending upon the cause, headache may be classified in to primary headaches, secondary headaches and cranial neuralgia, facial ache and other types. Primary headaches are not associated with any disease. They spring on their own. Examples of primary headaches are migraine, tension headaches and cluster headache. Secondary headache is caused due to some major disease or ailment such as brain tumors, meningitis, encephalitis, and hemorrhage in brain, strokes, caffeine withdrawal and discontinuation of analgesics. The third type, cranial neuralgia or facial pain, is caused due to the inflammation of nerves in the head and upper neck.

Headache

Read the rest of this entry

If you’re someone who suffers from chronic headaches, you know how the pain can sometimes immobilize you and keep you from completing your daily tasks and responsibilities. Since many headaches are caused by built-up tension that we hold in our neck due to our inability to deal with the stress and chaos of our everyday lives, finding a way to deal with the stress that may be causing the headaches is a smart way to deal with them and possibly even prevent future headaches. What is Meditation? – Meditation is an age-old practice of simply quieting the mind of the buzzing thoughts that swirl around throughout the day to find a state of calm serenity. Some people quickly respond, “Meditation doesn’t work for me.” They may feel frustrated because they have not been able to successfully get rid of the swirling thought patterns and instead of finding calm they feel like they are simply chasing their thoughts around. For those people, a more active form of meditation might be in order, such as listening to a guided meditation where the speaker’s voice gently guides your meditation journey, or a walking meditation where you focus on your breath and your steps. But the main goal of meditation is to remove your focus from thought and instead move it inward to focus on the peace and silence within. How Does Meditation Relieve Headaches? – Because meditation brings the body into a thoroughly relaxed state of awareness, it can relieve that excited, adrenaline-fueled pain response, taking the mind off of the pain on a physical, mental and emotional level. Meditation also reduces the anxiety and elevated blood pressure associated with pain. As an efficient way to handle the stress of daily life, cultivating a daily meditation practice can prevent headaches by maintaining your overall well-being, a sense of calm and the ability to keep all of your priorities in perspective. How Do I Get Started With Meditation? – You’ll want to find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed for a while. Wear soft, loose, comfortable clothing. You can meditate either laying flat on your back with your spine straight, or sitting up with your legs folded in front of you. If you are not accustomed to sitting in this position, you might want to use a meditation cushion to support your bottom. Light a candle and play soft music unless you are listening to a guided meditation. Do not go into the experience with any expectations. No matter the outcome, you cannot fail at meditation! Where Can I Find Meditation Resources? – You can find lots of free meditation resources if you do a search at your favorite search engine. You can download free meditation music and guided meditation audios. Visit your favorite bookstore or your local library to find books and CDs on meditation if you’d like to develop a regular meditation practice. In addition to relieving the pain of headaches, meditation can improve your overall sense of wellness and better equip you to handle the pressure of life.