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Monday, October, 19, 2009

Frequent Headaches

'Headache diary' may help diagnose migraines

October 03, 2008
For a person with frequent headaches, keeping a log of that includes information about each headache can help to determine the type or types of headaches that he or she is having. The log should include information about what makes the headache worse, how long it lasts, and what other symptoms occur before, during and after the headache. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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6/9/08 #2 - Frequent headaches and stomach pains related?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Can Are my frequent headaches and stomach pains related?   Hi, I am a 21-year old... Read more »

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Migraine Preventive Medications - Too Many Options To Give Up!
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

For those of us with frequent headaches or Migraine attacks, preventive medications are often a... Read more »

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Top 75 Migraine and Headache Questions, #35
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:Daily headaches began for me in my late teens, and continued until my headache... Read more »

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Migraine and Headache Questions, Week of 6/9/08
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...stress cause Migraines? Full question and answer. Frequent headaches and stomach pains related?... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Unusual Symptoms: Could What You Feel be More Serious?
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...often overlooked or dismissed. If you experience more frequent headaches you need to contact... Read more »

Health Guide

Migraine Preventive Medications
For those of us with frequent heFor those of us with frequent headaches or Migraine attacks, preventive medications are often a good option. Amazingly, the medications used for this purpose were... Read more »
Seven Healthy Habits of Headache and Migraine Sufferers
In observance of the 14th annual National Headache Awareness Week (NHAW), June 3 -9, the National Headache Foundation (NHF) is focusing attention on Seven Healthy Habits of Headache Sufferers.... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Risk Factors
...suggesting that genetic factors are important in this group. A 2006 study found that children with frequent headaches are more likely to develop narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness than... Read more »
Migraine Treatment
...disabling, as it is in adults, and they tend to lose more school days than other children. Children with frequent headaches may also be at higher risk for headaches in adulthood and also for other... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...fact, is becoming known as a cause of many types of headaches, and anyone with a history of chronic or frequent headaches should discuss these issues with a health professional familiar with this... Read more »

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