Most everyone has suffered from a headache at least once and many of us fall victim to them on a regular basis. They can range from a dull throb to severe pain. Some headache causes and triggers are unknown but some can be prevented by avoiding the triggers. Here are some common headaches, their causes and some things you can do to lessen the pain.
Cluster Headaches
The cause of cluster headaches is largely unknown but you may find that they are triggered by alcohol consumption or bright sunlight. Try cutting out drinking and wearing sunglasses during the day especially when driving. If one or both of these cuts down on your headaches then you may be able to avoid them altogether by keeping up these practices.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress so one way to relieve them is to de-stress yourself. Get out the soft music and candles and take a nice warm bath and avoid any loud stressful situations.
Temple Headaches
The temple headache is a dull or sharp pain in the temples and is thought to be caused by trigger points particularly in the trapezius muscle. This area which is located where the shoulder meets the neck, on the side of the neck and along the collarbone may trigger a headache due to motion. Sometimes these headaches can be relieved by massaging this muscle.
Migraine Headaches
This is perhaps the worst of all headaches with sharp pain and other unpleasant symptoms including sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, dizziness and, sometimes, vomiting. These types of headaches can be debilitating. Laying quietly in the dark quiet room has been shown to reduce the length of a migraine headache.
Sinus Headaches
A sinus headache often comes along with cold and flu season and consists of pain and pressure in the sinus area. If you are experiencing pain or pressure in the backs of your eyeballs or your cheeks and have a stuffy or runny nose then you might be experiencing a sinus headache. Other symptoms include aches in the upper teeth in pain all the way up in your forehead. There are some over the counter medicines that can be effective with sinus headaches.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck and upper back pain can result from many things including a whiplash injury, weak neck muscles, progressive facet joint arthritis, too much tension on the spine and neck strain. this type of headache feels like a tight band around the forehead and eyes. Relief may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture and surgery.
Lee Dobbins
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What are the causes and best remedies for migraine headaches?
I have been having them my entire life, but over the past year, they have been much more frequent. What are some common triggers to avoid and your best remedies?
I have been having them my entire life, but over the past year, they have been much more frequent. What are some common triggers to avoid and your best remedies?
Thanks faerydust, but I have a large cup of coffee every morning, and rarely eat dark chocolate. I know triggers can vary, though.
I am a 32 year old male.
Avoid chocolate (rich, dark chocolate) when you feel a migraine coming on. When you get one drink regular coffee or something with caffeine because it restricts the blood cells that give you migraines.
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My mom and grandma get awful migraines.
There are tablets you can take call sumptriptans or imigran they are specially for migraines i’d get them off the doctor though as they are really expensive over the counter, also the freeze strips that you can get to put on your head are good to, also there are tablets you get get from your doctor to prevent migranes coming they are called Pizotifen there is another name as well but i can’t find them, stay off cheese, and diary products it does help hope i have helped but go to your doctor if you get these you will find you will have less migraines, they have worked for me. good luck.
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acupuncture can help you with your migraines and headaches.
some triggers can include alcohol (especially red wine), caffeinated beverages, nuts, preserved foods (hot dogs, pepperoni), smoked or pickled foods. Strong or glaring light. Flickering lights from TV or computer screen, strobe or laser lights, or reflections. specific food odors, cigarette or other smoke, perfumes, cleaning products. High humidity, atmospheric pressure changes, rapid temperature fluctuations, and exposure to extreme heat or cold may bring on migraine attacks
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http://www.migrainehelp.com/2.understanding_migraine/2.4.triggers/2.4.1.migraine_triggers.html