Education: Resources Addressing Other Types and Causes of Head Pain
Knowledge is our best tool to be an effective part of our own healthcare team. We live with these imperfect bodies, and have valuable information to impart to the rest of the team. Educating ourselves about our headaches and Migraine disease makes that information more understandable and valuable. These resources will help you learn and, hopefully, leave you wanting to learn more.
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What Is New Daily Persistent Headache? from About Headaches and Migraine.
In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. It is characterized by continuous daily head pain, varying in intensity, and sometimes accompanied by Migrainous symptoms. It's important that NDPH be diagnosed carefully and correctly after ruling out other conditions that can present the same symptoms.
In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. It is characterized by continuous daily head pain, varying in intensity, and sometimes accompanied by Migrainous symptoms. It's important that NDPH be diagnosed carefully and correctly after ruling out other conditions that can present the same symptoms.
NINDS Vasculitis including Temporal Arteritis Information Page
Vasculitis and temporal arteritis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Vasculitis and temporal arteritis information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
What Are Ice Pick Headaches?
Ice pick headaches are stabbing, extremely intense headaches that can be absolutely terrifying. They generally only last between five and 30 seconds. However, they come out of nowhere, can strike anywhere on the head, literally feel as if an ice pick is being stuck into your head, then disappear before you can even figure out what's happening.
Ice pick headaches are stabbing, extremely intense headaches that can be absolutely terrifying. They generally only last between five and 30 seconds. However, they come out of nowhere, can strike anywhere on the head, literally feel as if an ice pick is being stuck into your head, then disappear before you can even figure out what's happening.
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)
Pseudotumor Cerebri Information
Pseudotumor cerebir, aka ideopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition in which the body produces too much cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure. This can be a trigger for Migriane attacks and other head pain.
Pseudotumor cerebir, aka ideopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition in which the body produces too much cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure. This can be a trigger for Migriane attacks and other head pain.
Occipital Neuralgia Information
Occipital neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder caused by irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp. Individuals with the disorder experience pain originating at the nape of the neck. The pain, often described as throbbing and migraine-like, spreads up and around the forehead and scalp.
Occipital neuralgia is a chronic pain disorder caused by irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp. Individuals with the disorder experience pain originating at the nape of the neck. The pain, often described as throbbing and migraine-like, spreads up and around the forehead and scalp.