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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Tension Managing Tension Type Headaches

Managing Tension-Type Headaches


Given the very high prevalence of tension-type headaches, some experts express frustration over the dearth of serious scientific attention given to this problem. Unfortunately, few tension headache sufferers seek medical help for their problem, and 60% of those with severe headaches use only over-the-counter medications. Many patients fear that they will not be taken seriously by their doctor or believe the widespread misperceptions that their problem is due solely...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Long-term Use of Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...Ibuprofen and many other NSAIDs medications have side effects, some of them life threatening.... Read more »

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Which migraine medications are most effective?
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...types of migraine treatments, including piroxicam, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, and... Read more »

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Celebrex Ads Back with a New Spin
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...them?  Have you taken Celebrex and had any side-effects like those reported in the studies? ... Read more »

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Celebrex and COX-2 Inhibitors vs. Anti-Inflammatories
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...regarding the return of severe gastrointestinal side effects as a result of the increasing use... Read more »

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Brand Name Vs. Generic Arthritis Pain Relievers
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...Motrin. The active ingredient in both of these is ibuprofen. Taking generic ibuprofen should,... Read more »

Health Guide

Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...although laboratory studies have actually reported that ingredients in the soup may have anti-inflammatory effects. In fact, any hot beverage may have similar soothing effects from steam. Ginger... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Medications
...acetaminophen) may be particularly useful for tension-type headaches.Acetaminophen does have some adverse effects, however, and the daily dose should not exceed 4 grams (4,000 mg). Patients who... Read more »
Hepatitis: Symptom Management
...herbs and supplements can affect the body's chemistry, and therefore have the potential to produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been several reported cases of serious and even... Read more »
Migraine Medication, Medicine
...or pregnant or nursing women without medical counsel. One exception may be ginger, which has no side effects and can be eaten in powder or fresh form, as long as quantities are not excessive. Some... Read more »
Migraine Treatment
...Guidelines. The general goals of treatment are:On the advice of the doctor, choose drugs with as few side effects as possible. Patients should discuss various methods for administering the... Read more »

Medications

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...nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen for pain/fever... Read more »

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