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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is A Headache

'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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What’s a Headache or Migraine Sufferer to Do without Support?
By National Headache Foundation , Health Expert

...and Membership Services Coordinator   Although my "headaches" didn't start until I was in my... Read more »

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Headaches and Anxiety
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Headaches are one of the physical symptoms of anxiety. For some, the chronic headaches can... Read more »

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Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special?
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...many doctors did you see before your Migraines or headaches were accurately diagnosed? How many... Read more »

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Headaches and Sleep
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, from tension headaches caused by excessive stress or even... Read more »

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Preparing for a Doctor's Visit: Know Your Migraines
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...share with your doctor. To help categorize your headaches as migrainous or non-migrainous, you... Read more »

Health Guide

Take Control of Headaches and Migraines with Headache U
June 7 - 13 is National Headache Awareness Week (NHAW) this year. A host of educational events and programs are happening around the country throughout National Headache Awareness Week, which is... Read more »
Tension Headaches
...there are a number of physical symptoms caused by anxiety. Anxiety sufferers frequently complain of headaches, caused by constant worrying and muscle tension. What are Tension Headaches? ... Read more »
New Daily Persistent Headache
In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. Primary headache disorders are those for which there is no underlying... Read more »
headache through the ages, Randolph Evans, Ninan Mathew, migraine books, headache books
Review – “Handbook of Headache,” Second Edition by Randolph W. Evans, MD, and Ninan T. Mathew, MD Ranking: 5 stars out of 5  The cover says, "practical, easily readable guide to the... Read more »

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...is used to treat or prevent a certain type of headache (vascular headaches such as migraine... Read more »

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...medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease... Read more »

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...combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease... Read more »

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...This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Aspirin helps to decrease the... Read more »

Related News

Blame Your Migraine on the Weather
March 25, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A large-scale study confirms what some migraine sufferers have suspected for years; the weather can play a role in their... Read summary »

Can hairstyles, perfume trigger migraines?
October 03, 2008

Most people know that certain kinds of lighting and foods can trigger a headache or migraine. But experts say hairstyles, earrings, and perfume can... Read summary »

Poster can help categorize headaches
October 03, 2008

A new chart that lists headache and migraine symptoms can help patients determine what kind of headache they have. This poster can help patients... Read summary »

Choosing the right headache medicine
October 02, 2008

Choosing the right migraine medication can be confusing for the 45 million American who experience headaches. The key to making the right choice,... Read summary »

Could your diet be causing your headaches?
October 02, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Neal Barnard if what he's eating could be causing his headaches. Dr. Barnard replies that yes, many foods have been known to... Read summary »