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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Although the exact causes of various different types of headache are very much the subject of ongoing research there are some likely culprits and the generally accepted causes today vary according to whether we are talking about tension, cluster or migraine headaches.

Not surprisingly tension headaches are so named because they are thought to be caused by muscle tension. Accordingly, such simple actions as cradling a telephone handset between your ear and shoulder for extended periods can bring on a headache. In this case the muscles are both stretched and compressed in an unnatural way, which can have various results including inflammation and narrowing of the blood vessels.

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I’ve had headaches for 19 years everyday!! Chronic pain. I have been told it is an optical nerve from the neck and it triggers headaches daily. Does anyone know of something I can do to be healed of these. I have been told if its in the memory bank of the brain…the cycly cannot be broken..is this true? Can anything be done?
Yes, I have seen many specialists…they all say..it can’t be fixed…or there is no help available. I take Maxalt daily, but, that seems to have side effects of heart pains and stress. I don’t want to take drugs..but, I can’t stand the pain. I do pray and ask for Gods help. I believe he has helped me many times but, so far has not healed me

I don’t really want to take meds for headaches, because I already take a bunch for other stuff and I hate pills. i want to take something by tea form preferrably. What is good for that?
I have a bladder problem (IC)that prevents all types of foods and certain types of meds. The only rx out there for it I can’t take anything like tylenol or aspirin with it because of the bleeding risks. I have had them all my life and I do throw up with them. Just recently I have been getting them about every day or every other day.
I also want to add, that I drink about 10-12 cups of water a day. Because of my IC that is the ONLY thing I can actually drink that doesn’t bother my bladder. I do get sick of it but if I drink anything else I suffer the consequences.

I have a condition called Chronic Daily Headaches. I have had them for about 7 years. They arent migranes and I’m tired of taking OTC pills to help because I’m worried about ulcers. I have tried psychotherapy, meditation, physical therapy, massage therapy and accupuncture. I have also tried at-home-aromatherapy but there is no cure and little relief. Anybody have an suggestions?

Headache is defined as pain in the head that is located above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes.

Most headaches happen outside the skull, in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that cover the head and neck. The muscles or blood vessels can swell, tighten, or go through other changes that stimulate or put pressure on the surrounding nerves. These nerves send a rush of pain messages to the brain, which brings on a headache.

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Chronic tension headaches are a serious ailment that can detract from enjoyment of daily life. Daily activities can be painfully interrupted by the sudden occurence of a tension headache. Chronic tension headaches are known to cause depression in some. It is important that chronic tension headaches be treated as soon as possible. Fortunately, the medical community is very experienced with the problem of chronic tension headache, and has several avenues of treatment available for sufferers. In fact, headaches are actually divided into three individual categories.

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About a year ago, I accidentally sprayed perfume in my nose, one full puff went into nose and I immediately felt pain and burning sensation back of my head. Ever since I started having headaches and it turned into CDH. Had three CAT scans and MRI with MRA but those came unremarkable. Tried all types of Migraine medicines and for last six months I am on Depakote 1000 mg plus Toporal 100mg. Headache is moderate but still becomes severe at times. Anyone knows any remedy?, Will appreciate the answers. Thanks.
The perfume incident happend in March’2006. Actually the headache pickedup badly in april’2006. After going through couple of CAT scans and MRI (with MRA) of brain the nuerologist put me Levaquin,Inderal,Indocin,Elavil,Topamaxand Depakote one after another along with Triptans. Finally Depakote with Toporal started working but not that great though. Meanwhile in Dec’2006 I also saw a ENT specialist, he ordered a CAT scan of upper extremity (with neck and nose) found nothing remarkable. This headache has really changed my life. I am able to function but no relief from headache though. The severity of pain ranges from 4-7 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest.

I have had a headache for over 4 months now. Been to Dr., had MRI, getting blood tests, blood pressure fine, so far no sign of intercranial pressure or stroke. I do not see an end in sight, lost faith in Doctors.
I have other, more serious, health issues to contend with, I have a fairly high tolerance for pain and I need it for enduring this…it is a pressure headache with the intensity of a severe migrane 24/7, nothing works.
So anyone who has these chronic daily headaches, how have you coped?
What do you you everyday to get through each day?
I mean do you still drive and stuff?