Donald Saunders asked:


When it comes to diagnosing a range of medical conditions it can he a lot harder than you might think and this includes the diagnosis of headaches. Many people for instance who suffer from sinusitis, which is an inflammation of the sinus cavities causing head pain, believe that they have sinus headaches when they are in fact suffering from mild migraine.

For this reason if you are suffering from frequent headaches it is a good idea to talk to your physician and get a proper diagnosis. However, before you do so it is also a good idea to collect together some information to help your physician and this can best be done by keeping a headache diary.

Each time you have a headache you should note down when it starts and ends and describe as accurately as you can just where you feel pain and how severe that pain is. Is it for example a dull and constant pain, or a sharp stabbing pain which tends to come and go. It is also important to note down what you were doing when the headache started and in the period running up to its onset. Food too can play an important part in headaches so you should note down anything that you ate in the hours before your headache started. All of this information will be very helpful to your physician.

For example, one way to differentiate between cluster headaches and a bad case of migraine is by considering the pain which each produces. Both tend to produce sharp pain which tends to pulsate, but with cluster headaches this pain is normally confined to quite specific areas such as behind just one eye or in the region of one temple. Additionally, cluster headaches tend to follow a timetable appearing at the same time each day for several weeks at a time.

Headaches can also result directly from your lifestyle and in some people can be brought on by exercise, while in other people they might be triggered by drinking red wine or eating chocolate or cheese. Stress can also play a part and it is not uncommon for people to experience headaches after they have moved to a new city or changed their job. Here your diary will not only help the doctor to diagnose your headache but will often also provide the basis for recommending a suitable treatment.

In addition to what we might term ‘normal’ or ‘primary’ headaches there are also a variety of underlying conditions which can give rise to ’secondary’ headaches and sometimes even a detailed diary will not be enough for your physician to make a firm diagnosis. In this case however there are a range of advanced diagnostic tools available.

One such tool is the computer tomography (CT) scanner which uses a series of carefully directed x-ray beams to create a three dimensional picture of the brain. Another commonly used technique today is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which uses the electromagnetic activity within the brain to create a map of the skull.

Even with information provided by the patient and data collected from advanced testing diagnosing headaches is not a perfect science. Nevertheless, if you gather together enough information and pop along to your physician, ninety-nine times out of one hundred he will be able to come up with an accurate diagnosis.



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JACQUELINE T asked:


I quit drinking anything with caffiene 4 days ago and the headaches won’t quit. How much longer will I suffer?

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Shelia asked:


What can i do to get rid of my migraine headaches problems permanently ? My medications are not helping at all and it’s effecting my education.

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Low Jeremy asked:


Sinusitis is a pretty common ailment that afflicts millions of individuals worldwide. The reason for sinusitis is that the paranasal sinuses within our skulls are irritated either by bacteria or allergies that cause the sinus passages to swell and constrict. When this happens, a sinus headache ensues. The areas affected by a sinus headache can be found where the swollen sinuses are which happen to be in the face or check areas, between the eyebrows, and behind the eyes.

Sinus headaches can be very sever and is always accompanied by stuffy nose and a persistent green or yellow colored nasal discharge. There are several very effective over the counter cures for sinus headaches and sinusitis. Unfortunately, these treatments have been known to fail among individuals who have mistakenly diagnosed themselves to have sinusitis and therefore suffer from sinus headaches.

In severe rare cases, one may also experience ear aches, neck and top of the head pains as part of the sinusitis headache symptoms. It is important to take note of all the symptoms of sinusitis because a lot of individuals only think that they have sinus headaches when in fact, they are actually suffering from migraines instead.

It is important to note that sinusitis headache is not the only symptom of sinusitis. If it is indeed sinusitis, you will experience inflammation and tenderness of tissues around the eyes resulting in swollen eyelids and red eyes. Aside from this, there can be a loss of smell from a congested nasal passage.

Furthermore, aside from sinus headaches and other symptoms already mentioned here, sinusitis could trigger fever and cough. The cough can sometimes be a result of a post nasal drip from the draining of the sinuses that irritate the upper windpipe which causes it to be sore and encourages us to cough as a result. Sinusitis is also always accompanied by general weakness and tired feeling.

While it is true that up to 97% of individuals who think they suffer from sinusitis headache symptoms are mistaken because they are actually suffering from migraine, it is very important to make the correct distinction between the two. First, one needs to be properly diagnosed for illness specific medication treatment. It can be quite frustrating to be taking sinus medication to treat sinus headache symptoms when in fact; the headache is cause by a migraine.

With this said, one must never take the sinus headache symptoms for granted and haphazardly assume that it is a migraine. In some rare instances of complications, sinus headache symptoms may be a signal of acute sinusitis, which results in brain infection.It is therefore very important to get the proper diagnosis and treatment whatever the cause of the headache.

Studies have been reported to produce results that show that among individuals who think they suffer from sinus headaches, up to 97% of them actually suffer from migraine instead. It was found that people and sometimes doctors mistake migraine for sinus headaches, resulting in false and useless treatments. Imagine suffering needlessly with these supposed headaches and not getting the much sought after relief from use of sinusitis medication. Naturally, if you suffer from migraine and not sinus headaches, you must get migraine specific medication.

Otherwise, you will continue to suffer from migraines without getting proper treatment and this of course can result to a serious impediment on the quality of life you deserve to enjoy. It is quite easy to mistake migraines for sinus headaches because some individuals who suffer migraine also suffer from sinusitis like symptoms such as pain in the face area as well as a stuffy nose and ref puffy eyes. Although, people must keep in mind that if it is indeed a sinus headache induced by a sinus infection then along with the other symptoms, the person with sinusitis will have constant yellow or green nasal discharge. Without this, it is not a sinus headache from sinusitis. It could be migraine.

To help you and your doctor be able to correctly diagnose the root cause of your headache and determine whether it is indeed sinus headache or migraine, it has been said that it is helpful to keep a headache diary. Keeping tabs and taking notes every time one experiences a headache can help one accurately log the experience and details that may otherwise have been neglected will be highlighted and will help in proper diagnosis.



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Nay asked:


Hey I’ve had this headache for a few days now and I’m sure it’s cos I’ve just been really upset lately but I’ve been drinking loads of water and trying to cheer up. Really dont want to take tablets cos I’m not a big fan of them! Any1 got any good tips?

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David asked:


My migraine headaches hurts so bad, my medications i took are not helping at all. Is there anything i could do to relieve my migraine headaches.

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Lee Dobbins asked:


Did you know that only 8% of all headache episodes in people around the world are caused by migraine? You may wonder, what is the cause of the majority of throbbing headaches?

Sinusitis and dental surgical procedures can cause headache episodes, but they still are not the top major cause of most headaches. So you may wonder, what is it?

The answer - a majority of headaches are categorized as cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches usually originate from inside the structures of your neck. Many people are surprised how the neck can become a source of severely painful episodes of headaches.

Experts believe that the neck is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body. That is because the neck, especially the area near the shoulder region, absorbs the body’s overall tension. Sustained neck movements also cause throbbing pains that would climb up to the head area.

Cervicogenic headaches are not easily diagnosed, No medical test or x-ray could definitely detect the presence of such types of headaches. It is thus important that the patient carefully determine the sources of the pain.

You know how your overall performance at work and in school can be affected by the presence of any type of headache. Throbbing pains at the head really can feel devastating, and could almost give a feeling like the head is going to explode.

Several symptoms of cervicogenic headaches include nausea and severe, stabbing, throbbing and pounding pain originating from the neck area up to the head. Pain originating from the inside or the back of the eyes can also be identified as cervicogenic in nature.

These headaches can occur occasionally. There are cases, however, that a patient suffers from regular episodes especially when the source of the headaches is not properly identified and appropriately dealt with.

There is also a growing number of patients who complain of such episodes. Treatment for cervicogenic headaches is not increasing in number, though.

Traumas and history

Other than those mentioned above, people who suffer from cervicogenic headaches can also have head traumas in the past. Severe head injuries in the past can strike back in the form of cervicogenic headaches.

No studies have yet found that such headaches can arise from hereditary causes. But if you have suffered from such before, you are susceptible to suffering from it again in the future. Otherwise, it still is of no guaranty that you would be spared from the painful head experience.

Treatment for cervicogenic headaches

The key to treating cervicogenic headaches lies in effective physical therapy. Services of expert spines therapists, particularly, should be sought if you are aiming to alleviate the pain completely or treat the disease.

It is not easy treating cervicogenic headaches. The devastating pain also leads difficulties in finding relief and eventually, cure. Neurologists are continuously striving to find the much needed treatment. Currently, there are available treatments but they are still too expensive and not easily accessible.

The most potent and common treatments for such headaches are in the form of injectible drugs. However, such injections should be carefully administered. As such, these injections are administered using x-ray guides to make sure the drug is injected at the appropriate area of the joint blocks.

Take note that the area around the neck is one of the most complex regions of the human anatomy. That is why, doctors and experts make sure that the injections to treat cervicogenic headaches are administered by highly skilled and competent professionals.

Any error in the injection can lead to more serious injuries and medical complications. As a patient, you should also take part in ensuring that the professional who would inject you with cervicogenic drugs should be well capable and credible in doing such a complicated activity.

Prevention

There is no direct and identified prevention measures that could certainly help a person avoid episodes of cervicogenic headaches. However, as always, you are advised to take healthy diets, get proper sleep and reduce overall tension.

Regular consultation with your doctor and health monitoring initiatives can also be of great help. Being totally healthy, physically and mentally, can really do a lot of wonders. Start adopting a healthier lifestyle now.



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Sandra Kim Leong asked:


Cluster headaches are not very common. National statistics show that only 69 out of 100,000 people get them. Hence, you would find that this type of headache is not as well researched and discussed as the other types of headaches. Still, cluster headaches can be very painful; those who suffer from them would desperately want to look for an effective cluster headache pain relief.

A typical cluster headache sufferer is about 30 years old. Most the sufferers for this type of headache have their first cluster headache between the age of 20 and 50. Nevertheless, you can develop one at any time in your life. There have been reports of those who get their first symptoms before they even turn 10-years-old. Then, there are also some people who do not get inflicted until they are 80-years-old or older. Men are usually affected more often than women. In fact, only one of every six who suffer from a cluster headache is a female.

A clear understanding of the symptoms helps if you are looking for a cluster headache relief. A cluster headache is called as such because it usually attacks you in clusters. An attack can last between a half hour and two hours. You can also experience anywhere from one headache per week to six per day. Your attacks occur in waves. It can be between four and eight headaches per week. You may experience this for several years but this would be rarely the case.

You need to get a proper diagnosis from your doctor first. Your doctor can help you determine if you may be experiencing cluster headaches because your nasal passage is blocked.

Some other symptoms that commonly occur with cluster headaches include red eyes and sweating from your forehead and cheeks. The pain that usually begins around or above your eye and then spreads outward. These headaches come in a flash and reach their height of pain within two to fifteen minutes. At the same time, your heart rate will begin to beat at a much higher pace. These are important signs to note when you are trying to figure out what type of headache you are suffering from. A more accurate observation of your symptoms can help you come closer to an effective cluster headache pain relief.

As there is no known no cure, you would be anxious to find ways to reduce the pains that you suffer from. OTC analgesics such as aspirin are not an effective because your headache would probably be nearing its end by the time the pills begin to work. Doctors usually prescribe antihistamines, calcium channel blockers and ergot preparations for cluster headache pain relief.

Other than drugs, for cluster headache pain relief, you can look for ways to help you reduce stress and tension. Have adequate sleep, take plenty of breaks and go for massage therapy sessions. Adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle can do much to alleviate your pain and suffering.



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semperfi732 asked:


My boyfriend gets frequent headaches and we don’t know the cause. I was looking for some massage techniques that I would be able to use to help relieve his problems (headaches, migraines, sinus’) Thanks! :]

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i8wingz_2day asked:


I’ve been having headaches every day for a while. I’ve been taking tylenol but i don’t want to take too much. What are some causes of headaches and how can I cure them?

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