Headache Education
If you're new to headaches, these resources will get you started on the path to knowledge and understanding. If you're not new, it's always good to "brush up," especially in a field where there's so much ongoing research. These resources apply to all types of head pain.
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What Is Chronic Daily Headache?
Most simply stated, chronic daily headache (CDH) is headache, not Migraine, that occurs 15 or more days a month. Doctors divide chronic daily headache into a number of subcategories. Let's take a look...
Most simply stated, chronic daily headache (CDH) is headache, not Migraine, that occurs 15 or more days a month. Doctors divide chronic daily headache into a number of subcategories. Let's take a look...
Anxiety and Headaches: What to do if you have both
Studies have shown that nearly 80% of those with anxiety or depressive disorders experience chronic daily headaches. Is head pain a part of your anxiety disorder? Have you decided just to accept and live with it? Or would you like to do something about it? (by Panic / Anxiety Disorders Guide Cathleen Henning)
Studies have shown that nearly 80% of those with anxiety or depressive disorders experience chronic daily headaches. Is head pain a part of your anxiety disorder? Have you decided just to accept and live with it? Or would you like to do something about it? (by Panic / Anxiety Disorders Guide Cathleen Henning)
Ask the Clinician: Expert Answers
Dr. John Claude Krusz, recognized expert in the fields of headache and Migraine and pain treatment answers questions submitted by our readers. Check this section of our site every week for new questions and answers.
Dr. John Claude Krusz, recognized expert in the fields of headache and Migraine and pain treatment answers questions submitted by our readers. Check this section of our site every week for new questions and answers.
Tips To Avoid or Reduce Head Pain
There are things we can do to reduce or avoid episodes. This gives us some control over our disorders and restores some of the control over our lives of which those disorders seem to rob us. Let’s see how to give some of that head pain the boot!
There are things we can do to reduce or avoid episodes. This gives us some control over our disorders and restores some of the control over our lives of which those disorders seem to rob us. Let’s see how to give some of that head pain the boot!
Drug Terminology - What the...?
Receptors, inhibitors, half-life, neurotransmitters... The deeper the discussion gets, the more confusing the terms. Let's explore some of them!
Receptors, inhibitors, half-life, neurotransmitters... The deeper the discussion gets, the more confusing the terms. Let's explore some of them!
Tips To Avoid or Reduce Summer Head Pain
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. Summer. Time for more time enjoying the outdoors, vacations, and all the joys of warmer weather. For some people, the summer can also mean a different set of headache and Migraine triggers. The good part is that many of them can be avoided or controlled to some extent. Let's review summer triggers and what we can do about them.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. Summer. Time for more time enjoying the outdoors, vacations, and all the joys of warmer weather. For some people, the summer can also mean a different set of headache and Migraine triggers. The good part is that many of them can be avoided or controlled to some extent. Let's review summer triggers and what we can do about them.
Quiz: Is Your Doctor Right for You?
Is your doctor right for you? We all know the right doctor is essential. Take our quiz to see if your doctor is right for you or if you should be looking for a new doctor!
Is your doctor right for you? We all know the right doctor is essential. Take our quiz to see if your doctor is right for you or if you should be looking for a new doctor!
Quiz. Depression: Truth or Misconception?
Do you know the truth about depression? Take this short quiz to see if you know the truth about Migraine disease or if you still believe the common misconceptions.
Do you know the truth about depression? Take this short quiz to see if you know the truth about Migraine disease or if you still believe the common misconceptions.
Email Course: Head Pain 101: Diagnosis, Education, Support
Whether it's you or someone you care for who is experiencing headaches and/or Migraines, the three most valuable tools are knowledge, a good medical team, and a good support system. Let's take a look at some basics such as getting a diagnosis, how to educate ourselves, the right doctors, and building a strong, effective support system. Sign up now for this free, three-lesson course!
Whether it's you or someone you care for who is experiencing headaches and/or Migraines, the three most valuable tools are knowledge, a good medical team, and a good support system. Let's take a look at some basics such as getting a diagnosis, how to educate ourselves, the right doctors, and building a strong, effective support system. Sign up now for this free, three-lesson course!
Relax for Better Health and Less Head Pain.
The statistics are telling — 80% of the population experiences tension-type headaches. Although stress itself isn't a Migraine trigger, it does make us more susceptible to our Migraine triggers too. We all need to learn to relax! Here are some steps to help you get started.
The statistics are telling — 80% of the population experiences tension-type headaches. Although stress itself isn't a Migraine trigger, it does make us more susceptible to our Migraine triggers too. We all need to learn to relax! Here are some steps to help you get started.
Medication Overuse Headache: When Meds Cause the Pain.
Unfortunately, it seems that any medication we take for headache or Migraine relief has the potential to cause medication overuse headache if used more than two or three days a week. We need to learn as much about it as possible. Let’s take a look at what causes it, how to avoid it, and other important issues.
Unfortunately, it seems that any medication we take for headache or Migraine relief has the potential to cause medication overuse headache if used more than two or three days a week. We need to learn as much about it as possible. Let’s take a look at what causes it, how to avoid it, and other important issues.
Go Red for Women - Love Your Heart! from About Headaches and Migraine
Thousands of Americans will help women fight heart disease on February 3, 2005, when they participate in the second year of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative, as it gears up again for February. Go Red For Women began in February, 2004, as an initiative to raise awareness that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer.
Thousands of Americans will help women fight heart disease on February 3, 2005, when they participate in the second year of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women initiative, as it gears up again for February. Go Red For Women began in February, 2004, as an initiative to raise awareness that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer.
What Is...?
Whenever people talk about or look for information regarding Migraine disease and headaches, one of the most commonly asked questions is, "What is...?" What is Hemiplegic Migraine? What are ice pick headaches? Let's take a look!
Whenever people talk about or look for information regarding Migraine disease and headaches, one of the most commonly asked questions is, "What is...?" What is Hemiplegic Migraine? What are ice pick headaches? Let's take a look!
What Is Hemicrania Continua? from About Headaches and Migraine
Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it's not caused by another condition. Fortunately, it is a rare but treatable disorder. According to the International Headache Society's (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition, hemicrania continua is a "persistent strictly unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin."
Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it's not caused by another condition. Fortunately, it is a rare but treatable disorder. According to the International Headache Society's (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition, hemicrania continua is a "persistent strictly unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin."
When To See Your Doctor for a Headache or Migraine
Statistically, most headaches and Migraine attacks are painful and disruptive, but not dangerous. Still, head pain can be a symptom of other conditions, some serious. Even though many of us have been told, "A Migraine never killed anyone," that's not exactly true. There are cases where Migraines cause fatal strokes and times when a headache or Migraine attack means you need to see a doctor.
Statistically, most headaches and Migraine attacks are painful and disruptive, but not dangerous. Still, head pain can be a symptom of other conditions, some serious. Even though many of us have been told, "A Migraine never killed anyone," that's not exactly true. There are cases where Migraines cause fatal strokes and times when a headache or Migraine attack means you need to see a doctor.
Steps To a Head Pain Sufferer Friendly Home from About Headaches and Migraine
It's bad enough that we have to deal with unfriendly environments when we're away from home. Our homes should be our refuge, the place that's safest and most comfortable for us. Let's take a look at ways to make our homes more head pain friendly.
It's bad enough that we have to deal with unfriendly environments when we're away from home. Our homes should be our refuge, the place that's safest and most comfortable for us. Let's take a look at ways to make our homes more head pain friendly.
Email Course: Head Pain 101: Diagnosis, Education, Support
Whether it's you or someone you care for who is experiencing headaches and/or Migraines, the three most valuable tools are knowledge, a good medical team, and a good support system. Let's take a look at some basics such as getting a diagnosis, how to educate ourselves, the right doctors, and building a strong, effective support system. Sign up now for this free, three-lesson course!
Whether it's you or someone you care for who is experiencing headaches and/or Migraines, the three most valuable tools are knowledge, a good medical team, and a good support system. Let's take a look at some basics such as getting a diagnosis, how to educate ourselves, the right doctors, and building a strong, effective support system. Sign up now for this free, three-lesson course!
Is it Migraine? Tension? What?
Here it is, another day . . . and another day of head pain. What to do . . . pain pills . . . migraine abortives . . . a hot shower . . . a decongestant . . . relaxation exercises? It all depends on what kind of head pain you have.
Here it is, another day . . . and another day of head pain. What to do . . . pain pills . . . migraine abortives . . . a hot shower . . . a decongestant . . . relaxation exercises? It all depends on what kind of head pain you have.
Guide To Visiting a New Doctor
Visiting a new doctor can be difficult and worrisome. Here are some tips to help you prepare and get the most from that visit.
Visiting a new doctor can be difficult and worrisome. Here are some tips to help you prepare and get the most from that visit.
Keeping a Headache and Migraine Diary
One of the most helpful tools for you and your doctors is a Headache and Migraine Diary. It’s useful to track triggers, the effectiveness of meds, and patterns to your headache pain. There are many ways to do this, but for the purpose of your doctor reviewing it, printed pages are usually preferable to a bound journal. We have a diary ready for you to print our download to use on your computer.
One of the most helpful tools for you and your doctors is a Headache and Migraine Diary. It’s useful to track triggers, the effectiveness of meds, and patterns to your headache pain. There are many ways to do this, but for the purpose of your doctor reviewing it, printed pages are usually preferable to a bound journal. We have a diary ready for you to print our download to use on your computer.
Let's Study Kids' Head Pain
Children's headaches can be so difficult, especially when they can't tell us what's wrong. Let's take a look at the different types that affect children and teens.
Children's headaches can be so difficult, especially when they can't tell us what's wrong. Let's take a look at the different types that affect children and teens.
Before You Buy OTC Meds
Before you buy over-the-counter (OTC) medications for headache and/or migraine, there are vital concerns that should not be overlooked.
Before you buy over-the-counter (OTC) medications for headache and/or migraine, there are vital concerns that should not be overlooked.
Children's Headaches
From the National Headache Foundation, and excellent resource for both adults and children. "With awareness and adult support, kids who have headaches have fun, do well in school, and lead active lives."
From the National Headache Foundation, and excellent resource for both adults and children. "With awareness and adult support, kids who have headaches have fun, do well in school, and lead active lives."
The New England Center for Headache
From one of the top headache and Migraine clinics in the world, comes this wonderfully educational web site. Be sure to look at the navigation bar at the bottom of their main page for links to Headache Info, Headache Pearls, and FAQs!
From one of the top headache and Migraine clinics in the world, comes this wonderfully educational web site. Be sure to look at the navigation bar at the bottom of their main page for links to Headache Info, Headache Pearls, and FAQs!