Question 1

does cayenne pepper really help migraines/headaches? if so, how does it work?

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May: Be alternative for some  , it causes vasodilation which help some.

Question 2

can children get migraine headaches?

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Yes: Prevalence of migraine is 2.5% under the age of 7, 5% from age 7 to puberty, and 10% in  postpubertal girls.  Migraine without aura is twice more common than the one with aura in school-age children.

Question 3

what can one do for migraine headaches ?

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Medications, etc...: There are a variety of medications that can stop a migraine after it has started, as well as help to prevent migraines from occurring in the first place.  See the doctor to find what is best for you.  Also, it is important to keep a headache diary to determine when you get headaches and possible triggers (chocolate, caffeine, menstruation, etc). That way you can avoid these triggers in the future.

Question 4

how can i get relief for migraine headaches?

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See MD: First, you need a diagnosis.  Start with primary md, who can then refer you to appropriate specialist.  Identify and avoid known triggers. Mediations and rigger avoidance can help.  Be sure to include a neurologist and a dentist in the list of referrals you consider.  A bad bite is a common finding in th development of the muscular aim associated with migraine headaches.

Question 5

can i use migraine headaches as a disability?

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Maybe: You may be able to but should you? There are a lot of factors to going on disability. Migraine can be a challenge to overcome but most folks can with good treatment and persistance. You should be getting seen and treated by a competent physician.

Question 6

how can i alleviate disabling migraine headaches?

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Migraine neurologist: Given your age and your likely lack of other symptoms, your headaches are almost certainly migraines. I would suspect that you are taking something like Ibuprofen or excedrin which has put you into a rebound/medication overuse cycle. You should see a neurologist who can get you on the right meds; you need to be on a good preventative agent as well as a good acute agent (ie a triptan ie imitrex).

Question 7

how can i relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches?

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Lots: See a neurologist or pain medicine md with headache treatment experience. The latest research indicates that overuse of either triptans or opiates is associated strongly with changing the headaches from now and again to more frequent problems. So, try to get some help with non-drig treatment!

Question 8

can migraine headaches be triggered by a change in diet?

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Yes: Migraine attacks may be triggered by many things--perfume, food or lack of it (skipping meals etc..), lack of sleep, stress are common culprits. Some females have menstrual migraines--meaning they get migraines during/around their periods. So, can a change of diet trigger migraine? Yes.
Keep a headache log, check with your doc!
good luck.

Question 9

will migraine headaches eventually go away on their own?

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They could.: Some people's migraines just run their course for the day and they wake up the net morning feeling fine.  For others, it's a little more complicated - they may need medications to help stop the migraine.  A migraine lasting more than 72 hours is called status migrainosus and these can be helped sometimes with steroids, but that's something to see your doctor for.  Good luck!

Question 10

please tell me about trying tensing to relieve migraine headaches?

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Tensing: I have no experience with "tensing" for migraine treatment. Please advise what specifically your doing?

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