Migraine - All SharePosts Relating To "Tension-type Headache"

shopgal06

posted 11/04/2009, comment (1)

No idea what to call this...

Thanks to all of you who suggested things on my last sharepost. I appreciate it. Since I was last on here, several things have changed. My doctor has taken me off of the propranalol because it was doing absolutely nothing for me. Even though the cyclobenzaprine was helping with my neck after my 2 car accidents last winter, I had no desire to stay... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/24/2009, comments (11)

Headaches all day, every day for several years

I have been living with a headache all day every day since I was in junior high. I'm 25 years old now. This past winter, I was in 2 car accidents. The car accidents made my headaches worse. I tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Chiropractic care made my headaches worse. Acupuncture & massage therapy helped, but my... Read more Chevron

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Nancy Harris Bonk

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posted 01/22/2009, comments (0)

Acupuncture for Migraine - A Sham or Miracle?

Acupuncture, a complementary therapy used in conjunction with traditional western medicine, can be part of a comprehensive Migraine treatment plan used by Migraine sufferers. Recent scientific studies have showed both "true" and "sham" acupuncture effective in treating certain conditions. These painful conditions include Migraine,... Read more Chevron

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Teri Robert

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posted 12/10/2008, comment (1)

Migraine or Tension-Type Headache - Which Is It?

A question that frequently arises is, "How do you tell if it's a Migraine or a tension headache?" At times, it can be hard to tell the difference, especially at the beginning of the episode. But it can be important to know. A tension-type headache (TTH) can trigger a Migraine, but many of us have different treatments for TTH... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/07/2008, comments (0)

Headache and Migraine More Common Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients

The relationship between multiple sclerosis (MS) and headache disorders is not well understood, and studies exploring that relationship have produced conflicting results. A new study reported in Cephalalgia concludes that frequency of headaches is higher in the MS population than the general population, leading researchers to hypothesize a... Read more Chevron

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