Get Your Head Out of the Game Oct 1, 2009
He now complains of vertigo, migraines, and dizziness. Turley played through those "dings," he alleges, because he got bad medical advice from team doctors. (Slate)
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DEAR DR. GOTT: My sister-in-law suffered for years from migraines. Her husband would have to miss work because some days she couldn't even get out of bed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Dosage Requirements for Black Seed ... Sep 21, 2009
Black seed was originally used to cure migraines and headaches thousands of years ago. As the word spread of its healing abilities, the black seed became known as the miracle cure. (Suite101.com)
Relieving Pain with Acupuncture Sep 16, 2009
RCTs have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture for treating migraines, chronic idiopathic daily headaches, and chronic tension-type headaches. Cochrane systematic reviews show benefit from acupuncture for treating both chronic tension-type headaches and migraines. (Suite101.com)
Botox could receive $1bn injection as migraine drug Sep 10, 2009
Scientists do not know how Botox helps to prevent migraines. If the findings presented at the International Headache Congress were positive, the US Food and Drug Administration might approve it quickly as the drug answered an unmet need, Biegelsen said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Fighting for a Cure Sep 10, 2009
John McCain, is speaking out publicly for the first time about her migraines a medical condition she refers to as a disability. For many years, while she lived in Phoenix with her kids and her husband was commuting to and from Washington, D.C., she kept her migraines a secret, fearing she d ruin the time they had together ... Speaking Thursday at the 14th Congress of the International Headache Society in Philadelphia, McCain vowed there will be a cure for migraines in her lifetime. (Fox News)
Allergan's Wrinkle Drug Botox May Help Migraine Sufferers, Studies Say Sep 10, 2009
8 fewer days per month afflicted with any headaches including migraines, compared with 6 ... Scientists dont know how Botox works to prevent migraines ... The new studies tested Botox in people with so-called chronic migraines, who have headaches on 15 or more days a month. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Traffic Delays Cause Headaches For LC Residents Sep 8, 2009
The answers could prevent migraines, and keep you off the sidelines. If you have aspirations of becoming a millionaire, check out these five habits that may be worth emulating. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
School Days Give Some Kids a Headache Sep 5, 2009
But about one-quarter of headaches in children are migraines, a more severe pain that often runs in families, according to information in a news release from the hospital. Migraines, often described as throbbing or pounding, tend to get worse with physical activity ... Children with migraines should follow the same advice, though they may need closer monitoring, said Dr. Ann Pakalnis, a neurologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital. (MEDLINEplus)
Myofascial Trigger Points and Heada... Sep 4, 2009
Migraines, Cluster and Tension Headaches May All Have a Common Cause ... Headaches are often classified into migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches. (Suite101.com)
Back-To-School Means More Actual Headaches Sep 3, 2009
More than 20 million children suffer from migraines or tension headaches, according to a study from the hospital ... The answers could prevent migraines, and keep you off the sidelines. (KIRO TV, WA)
Like Mother, Like Son: Family Shares Migraine Pain, Too Sep 2, 2009
by seventh or eighth grade I was experiencing migraines with severe pain, with a visual aura ... Singer s migraines developed around the age she started menstruating, which doctors say is a common trigger ... But just this past year, Singer s migraines came back, and she attributes this to the onset of menopause. (Fox News)
Take a bite out of pain: Discomfort taken away by dentist Aug 31, 2009
Visit Dr. Jamison Spencer's Web sites for information about craniofacial pain, migraines and other headaches. There is also information about the new device that he said was recently approved by the FDA to treat sleep apnea, which Spencer says could be responsible for many people's clenching and grinding at night. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
First year of school may cause migraine Aug 30, 2009
A new study has revealed that children and teens become more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines as the new school year begins ... In the new study, researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital found that sleep and emotional disorders were common in adolescents with migraines ... "Our study indicates that patients with migraines should be monitored for sleep and emotional disorders," said Pakalnis. (India Times, India)
Neck Surgery For Cervical Spine Disorders Found To Alleviate Associated Headaches Aug 28, 2009
(June 1, 2009) A pain condition common in people with migraines also has a high prevalence in patients with cluster headache, according to a new. (Mar. (Science Daily)
High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches Aug 25, 2009
Some studies have shown that high caffeine consumption increases the prevalence of headaches and migraines, while other studies have shown no connection. Scandinavians consume about 400 milligrams of caffeine per day on average, or about four cups of coffee. (MEDLINEplus)
Migraine Treatments - Natural Pain ... Aug 25, 2009
Continually taking painkillers for debilitating migraines can take its toll on the body. Looking at the causes and treating migraines naturally can provide relief ... Recurring migraines can be the cause of crippling and miserable pain. (Suite101.com)
Family Quarrels Can Promote Headaches In Children, Study Finds Aug 22, 2009
24, 2006) There's good news for kids and teens with migraines. Nearly 40 percent of kids and teens with migraine no longer had headaches 10 years later, and another 20 percent developed less severe headaches. (Science Daily)
Cardiovascular Diseases: Researchers Have Found A Way To Treat Ischemic Pathologies Aug 19, 2009
(July 19, 2006) Women age 45 years or older who experience migraines with aura (associated neurologic symptoms such as temporary visual disturbances) are at a higher risk for heart attack, ischemic stroke, angina. . (Science Daily)
Bad News For Coffee Drinkers Who Get Headaches Aug 15, 2009
Some studies have shown that high caffeine consumption increases the prevalence of headaches and migraines, while other studies have shown no such relationship. At the same time, headaches are costly to society, in work hours lost, and to individuals themselves. (Science Daily)
Dysport Deemed Safe, Effective Anti-wrinkle Treatment, Plastic Surgeons Say Aug 14, 2009
9, 2007) Five years ago, Sharon Schafer Bennett suffered from migraines so severe that the headaches disrupted her life, kept her from seeking a job and interfered with participation in her children's daily. . (Science Daily)
Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches Aug 14, 2009
The study didn't include people with migraines. "This is the largest study that we know of in which incidence and improvement of headaches has been studied related to anterior spine surgery," Riina said. (MEDLINEplus)
Novel, Orally Inhaled Migraine Therapy Is Effective, Study Shows Aug 14, 2009
14, 2009) A new study conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows an investigational, orally-inhaled therapy is effective in treating migraines ... The AHS also states that most migraines last between four and 24 hours, but some may last as long as three days ... It is a novel formulation of dihydroergotamine (DHE), a drug used intravenously in clinical settings for many years to effectively and safely treat migraines. (Science Daily)
Inhaled Medicine Could Fight Migraines Aug 13, 2009
A new medicine inhaled through the mouth could help people who suffer migraines fight the headaches and pain, according to a news release from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, which is conducting trials on the drug ... About 30 million people in the U.S. are thought to suffer migraines. (Click2Houston, TX)
UCLA researchers determine toxic levels of Alzheimer's clusters in brain Aug 12, 2009
These programs cover brain mapping and neuroimaging, movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, neurogenetics, nerve and muscle disorders, epilepsy, neuro-oncology, neurotology, neuropsychology, headaches and migraines, neurorehabilitation, and neurovascular disorders. The department ranks first among its peers nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding. (EurekAlert!)
Aspirin May Help Colon Cancer Patients Aug 12, 2009
The answers could prevent migraines, and keep you off the sidelines. Dont believe everything people tell you about home improvement. (Click2Houston, TX)
Common Hidden Headache Causes Aug 2, 2009
Reasons that are Often Overlooked for Migraines and Other Headaches. There are many more causes for migraines and other headaches than just blood pressure and tension, and many of them are frequently overlooked. (Suite101.com)
Plastic Surgeons Offer Migraine Treatment Aug 1, 2009
Related Stories/Links MIGRAINES ... People who suffer from migraines have a variety of non-invasive treatments to try ... A year after the surgery, 57 percent of the patients who had actual treatment said their migraines were gone, compared with only 4 percent in the sham surgery group. (KIRO TV, WA)
GMA: Cosmetic Op May Cut Migraine Pain Aug 1, 2009
And Schenk is far from alone; for many with migraines, standard treatment just doesn't work ... " Related But now there may be new hope, from a common procedure a discovery Dr. Bahman Guyuron, chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland said he stumbled upon largely by accident. "I operated on a patient who came for a follow-up after a forehead lift," Guyuron said. "Not only did she like the way she looked, she didn't have migraines... (ABC News)
Surgery May Relieve Migraines, Study Shows Aug 1, 2009
POSTED: 2:30 pm PDT July 31, 2009UPDATED: 3:59 pm PDT July 31, 2009. -- Nearly one out of every six Americans suffers from migraine headaches. (KERO 23, CA)
Southwest Makes Bid To Buy Frontier Airlines Jul 31, 2009
The answers could prevent migraines, and keep you off the sidelines. A great bedroom is designed to be a sanctuary where you can relax and get a good nights sleep. (Click2Houston, TX)
Got migraines? Jul 31, 2009
"Nearly one out of four households, including 18 percent of women, suffer from migraines and many patients are not only eager, but desperate to stop the pain," said ASPS Member Surgeon and study author Bahman Guyuron, MD, professor and chairman, department of plastic surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center ... For nearly a decade, researchers have been testing the concept that migraines are caused when a person's trigeminal nerve branches are irritated ... Furthermore, 83 percent of... (EurekAlert!)
•Migraine sufferer explores debilitating headaches Jul 30, 2009
"Migraines come with promontory symptoms," Levy said ... Levy, 46, has suffered from migraines for most of his life ... After a round of particularly intense, months-long headaches, he parlayed his experience into "A Brain Wider than the Sky," a memoir of migraines mixed with history, anecdotes and medical treatments for the condition. (The Daily Journal)
Complete ‘Care' Jul 28, 2009
Anyone who has struggled with chronic pain or migraines can probably attest to that. Sam Tenney / The Citizen Todd Marshall, Ph. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The TXT effect Jul 24, 2009
Marvin Green, 19, left, meets with Dr. Amer Khan, a pediatric neurologist, about his migraines and sleep problems at the Sutter Cancer Center in California. More teens are losing sleep due to too much texting. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Menstrual Migraines: A Pain in the Head - Period Jul 23, 2009
There are two types of menstrual migraines: the pure menstrual migraine and the menstrual-related migraine ... When it comes to menstrual-related migraines, these patients not only experience debilitating headaches around their cycle, but at other times of the month as well ... "Menstrual-related migraines are a highly prevalent condition affecting more than 50 percent of female migraine patients," Grosberg told FOXNews. (Fox News)
Previous Exercise Helps Stroke Patients Recover Faster, Researchers Find Jul 18, 2009
14, 2007) Women who have migraine headaches with visual symptoms (or aura) may be at increased risk for stroke compared to women who do not have migraines, researchers reported in Stroke: Journal of the. . (Science Daily)
Children Can Outgrow Chronic Headache Jul 17, 2009
5 percent of middle school children are affected by chronic daily headache, which includes chronic migraines and tension-type headaches. Our results suggest there is hope for children who experience these headaches and for their parents, who also deal with the frustration and considerable disability that this condition can bring, said study author Shuu-Jiun Wang, MD, of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan. (Newsmax)
There are 2 kinds of gluten reactions Jul 17, 2009
Gluten is ubiquitous in the American diet, yet many people have undiagnosed immune reactions to it that can lead to a number of health problems, including chronic digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and heartburn, severe fatigue, headaches and migraines, joint pain, skin rashes, osteoporosis, infertility, canker sores in the mouth and, according to the National Institutes of Health, a number of autoimmune diseases. People who experience gluten reactions generally fall into two... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Take Care Of Your Summertime Headache Jul 17, 2009
Alisha's summer migraines hit most often when she's in direct sunlight, humidity and heat combined with pollen. The pain, Alisha says, is akin to "...the constant stinging of needles.". (W-USA News, DC)
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches Jul 17, 2009
Those with migraines more likely to struggle in adulthood, study finds ... And, the study, published in the July 15 online issue of Neurology, found that teens who experienced migraines were more likely to continue having headaches as they got older ... Nearly two-thirds experienced a tension-type headache, while the other third had chronic migraines. (MEDLINEplus)
Migraine therapy advances with new drugs, clue to causes Jul 13, 2009
Co-director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago, Diamond understands migraines better than most. Her husband and four children suffer with migraines ... Newer drug treatments and a better understanding of the living and environmental factors that influence migraines have given people better tools to help reduce episodes and treat the pain. (USA Today -- News)
Tinted lenses bring words into living colour Jul 13, 2009
Life may look good through rose-coloured glasses, but it's even better through tints of teal and peach - especially for people with migraines and learning difficulties. Experts say coloured lenses, popular in Britain for decades, could help up to 50 per cent of children and adults affected by glare-induced headaches and reading problems, but the treatment has been slow to gain ground in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Link between migraines and reduced breast cancer risk confirmed in follow-up study Jul 9, 2009
The new study found a 26 percent reduced risk of breast cancer among both premenopausal and postmenopausal women with a clinical diagnosis of migraines ... Li led the first-of-its-kind study linking migraines with breast cancer risk reduction that was published in the same journal last November ... Researchers posited that perhaps women who had migraines drank and smoked less and didn't take hormone replacements. (EurekAlert!)
11 Home Remedies for Migraine Headaches Jul 8, 2009
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and women experience them three times more than men ... Three out of four of the nearly 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines are women ... " 7. Magnesium Grosberg said this has been studied and when taken in doses of 400 to 600 milligrams per day, magnesium is effective for menstrual-associated migraines and migraines associated with auras. The downside: Magnesium may cause diarrhea, if you take too much, Grosberg said. 8. Vitamin B2... (Fox News)
Toxic plane air sickens flight... Jul 6, 2009
Since April 2007, she's suffered from chronic migraines, tremors and vision loss. Suit follows years of recommendations about 'bleed air," which Boeing says is safe By Jessica Ravitz CNN (CNN) -- The last time Terry Williams can remember being headache-free was in December. A chronic migraine has plagued her ever since. So have balance and vision problems, a tremor in her left arm, a prickly sensation in her feet and a loss of childhood memories. Terry Williams hugs her two boys -- Jake, left,... (CNN -- Law)
Human-like Brain Disturbances In Insects: Locusts Shed Light On Migraines, Stroke And Epilepsy Jul 4, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions ... 24, 2006) There's good news for kids and teens with migraines ... People whose migraines are accompanied by auras, such as scintillating lights. (Science Daily)
Click to read:FDA Panel Sounds Alarm On Painkiller Doses Jul 1, 2009
I take Percocet and Lortab and get a montly prescription for chronic pain and migraines ... Re: "I take Percocet and Lortab and get a monthly prescription for chronic pain and migraines. What exactly will people who rely on the pain killers to function and get out of bed without pain do?". (CBS News)
Migraine pain more common in women Jun 27, 2009
Migraines occur when constricting blood vessels in the brain cause intense, recurring vascular headaches ... According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, over half of migraines in women transpire right before, during or after a woman has her menstrual period ... And while some women experience migraines throughout their cycle, menstrual-related migraines could be one trigger of the condition. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk Jun 26, 2009
In both studies the association with stroke or heart attack is seen only in women who have migraines accompanied by an aura, a visual disturbance such as seeing flashing lights before the headache starts ... Migraines with aura once a month were not associated with increased risk of stroke or heart attack ... The data on the relationship with less-frequent migraines is not as solid as it might be, said Dr. Richard Lipton, director of the Montefiore Headache Center in New York City. (MEDLINEplus)
Migraine with Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions Jun 25, 2009
TUESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) -- Women who've had migraines with auras have an increased risk of developing brain lesions, a new study has found ... The study, in the June 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that women who experience migraine with aura in middle age are twice as likely to have brain lesions late in life as those who never had migraines ... More than one in 10 adults and about one in 20 children have migraines, which are intense, periodic... (MEDLINEplus)
Migraines With Aura In Midlife Associated With Increased Prevalence Of Brain Lesions In Older Age Jun 25, 2009
(May 1, 2007) Teens who have chronic daily headache, especially those with migraine headaches, are at greater risk for suicide than teens who don't have migraines, according to a new study ... (July 19, 2006) Women age 45 years or older who experience migraines with aura (associated neurologic symptoms such as temporary visual disturbances) are at a higher risk for heart attack, ischemic stroke, angina ... 15, 2005) People with a history of migraines and other headaches lasting at least four... (Science Daily)
Smoking More Than Five Cigarettes A Day May Provoke Migraine Attacks Jun 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2009) Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines, new research suggests ... The limited research prior to the work published in The Journal of Headache and Pain indicated that smoking could improve migraines by reducing anxiety, one of the factors that triggers an attack ... Furthermore, although the percentage of those who smoked was higher in people with migraines, they smoked less than those who did not suffer migraines. (Science Daily)
Migraine aura tied to long-term brain damage Jun 24, 2009
More than 10 percent of women experience the aura and another 7 percent have migraines without an aura ... Migraines afflict three times as many women as men, and there was no increased frequency of lesions discovered in the men who suffered from migraines ... There was also no increase in lesions among women who suffered migraines without the "aura.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Migraines, Pregnancy and Stroke Jun 17, 2009
For many women who suffer from migraines, pregnancy can be a period of relief from their headaches. Studies have found that preexisting migraines diminish or disappear in 42% to 98% of pregnant women ... However, new, persistent, or worsening migraines during pregnancy can signal a serious problem that could result in a stroke. (Newsmax)
'Space headaches' a problem for astronauts: report Jun 3, 2009
Only two of the headaches, both of them occurring during launch, matched international criteria for migraines. Asked to describe the headache, the astronauts mostly said the symptoms were "exploding" or "heavy feeling.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sugar Allergy Symptoms Jun 1, 2009
Migraines can be extremely painful and last for extended periods of time, so in this case a doctor may be able to prescribe something to help the pain. References. (Suite101.com)
Here's news that debunks migraine myths Jun 1, 2009
A growing body of evidence suggests that most sinus headaches are actually migraines. Atypical migraines may be accompanied by several of these symptoms without the headache ... Myth: Stress causes migraines. (Erie Times-News, PA)
A Personal and Cultural History of Migraines May 31, 2009
Levy is the author of A Brain Wider Than the Sky (Simon ter; 289 pages), which is a memoir of his experiences as a headache sufferer he gets debilitating migraines 10 times a year combined with a cultural history of migraines in general ... His eloquence is all the more remarkable because migraines are a sinkhole for language ... Nevertheless, a literature of migraines has formed over the centuries. (Time.com)
Evolution Of Migraine: From Episodic Headache To Chronic Disorder May 31, 2009
Physicians and patients must be encouraged to be partners, he says, and evaluation must go far beyond the physician just asking, "How are your migraines?" The models must include an invitation to comprehend and address all migraine-related health issues facing patients, Dr. Cady writes ... (May 1, 2007) Teens who have chronic daily headache, especially those with migraine headaches, are at greater risk for suicide than teens who don't have migraines, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
Ten mystery diseases May 29, 2009
The fact that Carroll suffered from migraines is well documented, and some speculate that his suffering may have prompted many passages in the work. Porphyria. (CNN -- Health)
Common migraine pain condition also prevalent in cluster headache May 28, 2009
(PHILADELPHIA) A pain condition common in people with migraines also has a high prevalence in patients with cluster headache, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Jefferson Headache Center at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience ... According to Dr. Marmura, allodynia has typically been described in migraines, but this is the largest study to date showing that allodynia occurs in cluster headache ... "This could have important treatment implications, and suggests that there may be... (EurekAlert!)
Migraine, cluster headache pain alike May 28, 2009
WASHINGTON: A team of American health experts have observed the same kind of pain condition in patients with cluster headache as are commonly seen in people with migraines ... Dr Marmura claims that his team's study is the largest to date to show that allodynia, which has typically been described in migraines, occurs in cluster headache ... "It was surprising to find that allodynia was so common in patients with cluster headaches. This could have important treatment implications, and suggests... (India Times, India)
Natural Headache Treatments May 27, 2009
Migraines are among the most common headaches. Symptoms include throbbing pain, sensitivity to light, and nausea. (Suite101.com)
Cathy’s Corner — Youngest grandchildren still a challenge May 22, 2009
Zena has exhibited at least 90 percent of the symptoms listed online: migraines, miscarriages, seizures, memory loss, malaise, organ damage and a constant feeling of listlessness. But there is still a smidgen of hope that she doesn t actually have lupus. (Brenham Banner, TX)
