headaches and migraine
All about migraine
Migraine headaches affect around 4 per cent of children, 6 per cent of men, and 18 per cent of women, and are most common in people aged between 25 and 55.Attacks can last for up to 72 hours. There may also be nausea, sickness or diarrhoea, and a feeling of ...read more
Back pain information
Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Most acute back pain is the result of trauma to the lower back or a disorder such as arthritis. Pain from trauma may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house or in the garden, or a s...read more
Description of migraine
Migraine begins with a wave of neurological activity that travels along the nervous system. It can affect many different areas of the body. Usually (but not always) it affects the blood vessels covering the brain, causing alternate dilation and contraction ...read more
Different types of migraine
There are two types Migraine without an aura (common migraine)This consists of a severe, throbbing headache, usually located on one side, with abdominal symptoms including loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dislike of food, constipation or diarrhoea. This affects about nin...read more
Drugs used for migraine
Aspirin, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) Aspirin - the most commonly used worldwide. Three aspirin taken at the onset is the standard recommended dose for migraine.Aspirin is cassed as an 'NSAID' -(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Oth...read more
Factors related to migraines
Are women more prone to migraine headaches? Yes, migraine headaches are more common in women. In fact, about three out of four people who have migraines are women. They are most common in women between the ages of 35 and 45; this is often a time that women have more job, fa...read more
Feature on managing your cluster headaches
Whereas migraine is most commonly reported in women, cluster headache affects a greater number of men, and has a seriously debilitating impact on an individual's quality of life. In this article, we explain what cluster headache is, the diff...read more
General information about migraine trigger factors
It is thought that trigger factors are implicated in about 40% of people's attacks, so a good trigger-management strategy can be a very powerful tool in helping you manage your migraine betterCertain foods, drinks, situations or environmental conditions may precipitate or br...read more
Headaches due to neurologic infections and trauma
Headaches due to neurologic infections Infections of the Central Nervous System (CNS) are extremely serious, many resulting in lifetime reductions in cognitive abilities or neurologic functions. Most demand immediate treatment to minimize the risk of permanent consequences or death. Infecti...read more
How can I cure a headache ?
A bad headache can go a long way to completely ruining your day. Talking to people can be unbearable. You start to get irrirable, not wanting to work or play or do anything but sit in bed and maybe watch a movie. What can you do about these demon headaches? What causes them,...read more
How do I know if I have a migraine headache?
While everyone gets headaches now and then, migraine headache may be distinguished by the Headache Patient following: Aura symptoms: Your first symptoms may include vision problem symptoms such as: flashing lights, zigzag lines, 'blin...read more
Is there any treatment for migraine?
The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. It is often accompanied by extreme sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. Migraine is three times more common in women than in ...read more
Migraine and stroke
Migraine is a severe type of headache which often occurs with other symptoms such as nausea. It is thought that migraine can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in younger women. This factsheet explains more about the link between migraine and stroke ...read more
Migraine and the aura
Some people have an aura stage. Many do not. The aura signs begin before the main migraine attack. This early warning is felt hours, or sometimes just a few moments, before an attack. Visual disturbance may start in one eye and may spread, perhaps affecti...read more
Migraine at school
The school principal, class teacher and/or school nurse should be informed of a child's susceptibility to migraine. This will ensure that proper action is taken in the event of an attack i.e. that a child is allowed to lie down in a darkened room and take mi...read more
Migraine in children
Diagnosis Headache is a cause for concern, and should be brought to the attention of a medical practitioner in order to eliminate other more serious conditions. It is important to remember that the majority of recurrent headaches in childhood are either tension type headaches or migraine. ...read more
Migraine: a walk through four stages
Prevention Yang style tai chi is an ideal therapy for migraine sufferers. It calms the nervous system, improves emotional balance, exercises the body without strain and encourages a more harmonious relationship with the world around you. Genetic disease Whilst not as ser...read more
Migraines and what to do about them
What is a migraine headache? A migraine headache is a severe pain felt on one, and sometimes, both sides of the head. The pain is mostly in the front around the temples or behind one eye or ear. Besides pain, you may have nausea and vomiting, and be very se...read more
Phases of a migraine attack
Migraine attacks can be divided into different phases. Not all of these phases will be experienced by everyone but if you can get to know your own pattern, it may help you predict an attack. Build up of Trigger factors. Prodromal Phase (tiredness, yawning,...read more
Side effects of light therapy
Potential side effects of light therapy are rare and most often include jitteriness, a feeling of eyestrain and headache.Light therapy, like antidepressant medications, occasionally will cause patients to switch into a manic state during which they may have difficulty sleepi...read more
Some information about migraine
Survey data suggests that at least 400,000 people (10% of the country) suffer from migraine in Ireland. It is estimated that migraine costs Irish businesses €252 million every year as a result of lost productivity with the average migraineur missing between 1.5 and 4.5 ...read more
Some of the conditions aromtherapy might help
Stress anxiety depression insomnia and fatigue Muscular problems, aches and pains Arthritis rheumatism Painful periods pre-menstrual syndrome menopausal problems Hay fever s...read more
Stress or a headache ? Shiatsu can help !
How can Shiatsu help? Shiatsu can: boost the immune system address insomnia for a good night’s sleep relieve back pain improve posture alleviated stress symptoms increase vitality and well-being. What is Shiat...read more
Tension headaches
Nearly all individuals are affected by headaches of some type during their lifetime. Most of these headaches are very transient in nature and do not significantly impact a person’s ability to function or concentrate. Many are associated with stress or illness and resol...read more
Three types of migraine
Acephalgic migraine "Acephalgic" means "without head pain". Thus an acephalgic migraine is a complex of neurologic symptoms without a headache. About 5% of migraine headaches fall into this category. These episodes may easily be confused...read more
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