Many patients report a delay of 1 - 6 years in the diagnosis of their cluster headaches. Migraine-like symptoms (light and sound sensitivity, aura, nausea, vomiting) are major reasons for the frequent misdiagnosis by primary care doctors. In some cases, patients are inappropriately treated for other types of headaches or health conditions (including having sinus surgery).
Cluster headache is diagnosed by medical history, including the pattern of recurrent...
Read moreFull Question: I wake up every morning with a soreness in the back of my neck and a hang-over like headache which makes me nauseous. I do... Read more »
Full Question:I wake up every morning with a soreness in the back of my neck and a hang-over like headache which makes me nauseous. I do... Read more »
A recent task force has determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for this gender... Read more »
Imagine holding a bowling ball all day, everyday, over your head. Can you feel your shoulder muscles getting sore? Can you imagine... Read more »
One of the best-studied musculoskeletal problems is chronic neck pain. The most common cause of chronic neck pain is facet joint disease.... Read more »
Pain from pressure on the joints of the neck can cause severe headaches and is often misdiagnosed as a migraine. Pressure on these joints from bad... Read more »
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A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are very rare. Most people with headaches can feel much... Read more »
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CausesCluster headaches, like migraines, are likely due to an interaction of abnormalities in the blood vessels and nerves that affect regions in the... Read more »
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Pain - neck; Neck stiffnessHome CareFor minor, common causes of neck pain:Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB)... Read more »
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A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow. Alternative Names ... Read more »