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Cayenne Pepper For Migraine Headaches
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Is hyland's migraine headache homeopathic remedy be good to use for regular headaches as well?
Yes: You try it first. If it works -fine. If it works but your headache keeps coming back i suggest that you see a homeopath to help you find the most appropriate for you constitutional remedy . That would help your headache and other problems you might have. But before doing all this, please see a regular md to rule out tumor or other problems that would necessitate other approach as more appropriate. ...Read more
Headache (Definition)
The medical term is cephalalgia. It is a feeling of pain that can occur on either both sides or just one side of the head or neck. Headaches can be sharp, dull, or throbbing, and can radiate to different areas of the head. They typically last less than an hour but can ...Read more
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Are hyland's migraine headache homeopathic pills good to use for normal headaches ?
Possibly: Hyland's "migraine headache relief" is a combination of multiple homeopathic remedies, any of which might be called for in an individual who suffers migraines. If your headache symptoms correspond to any of these remedies, the formulation could help. (if not, it won't.) a trained homeopath could help you in a much more individual way. http://www.hylands.com/products/migraine.php/. ...Read more
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Can marijuana help my migraine headaches?
Marijuana: Once headaches are relieved, dependency on marijuana ensues. ...Read more
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Can Magnesium, Riboflavin & COQ10 really help treat migraines? I've been diagnosed with vestibular migraine no headaches just dizziness.
Comprehensive Plan: Once a diagnosis of migraine has been made, effective management of migraine involves three specific strategies: 1) patient education, 2) nonpharmacological management, and 3) pharmacological (medical) management. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and professional management. ...Read more
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What to do for silent migraine (migraine aura but no headache associated)?
Neurologist: See a neurologist, you need to have the same treatment as a regular migraine. ...Read more
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Can drinking caffeine trigger a migraine headache?
Possible: Caffeine has been used with tylenol (acetaminophen) and Aspirin to stop headaches and is often of value. But many patients are habituated to daily coffee, and may stop their ingestion on weekends, when headaches occur due to caffeine withdrawal. Do not usually see caffeine provoking a migraine. ...Read more
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Is sassafras tea good for headaches?
Sassafras: Sassafras can slow the nervous system down meaning you could get drowsy and sleepy which could help your headache however there are no clinical trials for the use of sassafras in the treatment of headaches. Sassafras oil can be deadly as well so not one that i would recommend. ...Read more
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Can nux vomica work for migraines/headaches?
Nux vomica: Yes, this is sometimes recommended, usually for headaches triggered by rich foods, or associated with gastric symptoms, sometimes alcohol associated headaches. Others discussed include epiphegus, glonoine, belladonna, and iris versicolor but typically a homeopath would recommend taking your specific case to choose what is appropriate. ...Read more
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Do natural remedies for migraine headaches work?
Some, yes : While the data for many natural remedies is questionable, the most recent american academy of neurology guidelines for migraine prevention found that butterburr (petasites) was a reliable prophylactic agent. The data for magnesium and riboflavin are also good, but not quite as strong. ...Read more
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What foods trigger and irritate migraine headaches?
Migraine Triggers: In approximately 10% of migraineurs, food can trigger an attack. These triggers include vasoactive substances such as cheese, alcohol (red wine), chocolate, foods containing monosodium glutamate (MSG), nitrates, or tyramine, and aspartame, a sugar substitute used in Equal. ...Read more
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Can migraine be triggered by allergies? What's the best OTC med(non-caffeine) for migraine relief?
Imitrex (sumatriptan): Imitrex (sumatriptan) is your best choice for migraines ...Read more
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I suffer from daily headaches.pressure on eye ball,nausea,sensitivity for light,sounds,pain in sinuses,teeth.i have chronic flu.migraine or sinusitis?
Time: Time to see your Physician for differential diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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Can you suggest some essential oils for treating/preventing tension headaches and cluster headaches?
Oils : Frankly none. Its not evidence based. You can use any oil. ...Read more
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I have Pseudotumor Cerebri. I've read Pomegranate, milk thistle, turmeric, capsaicin all hold Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors naturally. Is this true?
Use with care: I can confirm that pomegranate and turmeric contain some carbonic anhydrase inhibitor activity. However, these do not have enough of this to be clinically useful. It is much more straightforward to take a small dose of diamox (acetazolamide) instead. Although it does not work for everyone with PTC, it helps many. The side effects would be the same if the medicine dose was the same. ...Read more
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Do capsaicin or pepper nasal sprays to help migraines?
Possibly: Capsaicin will stimulate the pain nerves and may confuse your pain sensors. If your migraines are triggered by nasal pressure then it might work. ...Read more
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Migraines/ 1 ocular migraine/ 1-time facial tick/ can't lie down flat without getting a headache/ imitrex no good/ serious indicators? see a neuro?
Probably: While most primary care physicians can treat migraine, not all would be familiar with all the treatment options. There a various options depending on frequency and severity of symptoms, along with associated symptoms such as nausea. This would dictate different therapies. You would likely get the best outcome with a neurologist. ...Read more
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Can taking exedrin for migraines increase frequency of migraines?
Definately: Especially if you are doing this every day. This can cause a condition sometimes called transformed migraine or rebound headaches which are actually harder to treat than the initial problem. You need to get on preventive meds and stop chasing the headaches with ibuprofen. ...Read more
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Is it true that mint or peppermint water/tea is great for headaches? Taking butalb- acetamin - caff.
Not that I know.: First, identify what kind of headache you have and what may be underlying cause. Furthermore, your medication can lead to increased and more frequent headaches, "chronic daily headaches", and i would not suggest using this preparation in this day and age. See your doctor and work together, as better approaches are available. ...Read more
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Does magnesium oxide work for migraine headaches?
Maybe: Magnesium as an alternative preventive treatment has mixed support in the medical community. ...Read more
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Daily has for a month w/ smell hallucinations, sensitivity to light, sound, smell, speech probs, confusion. Debilitating. Are these migraines?
You need a : Comprehensive neurological assessment for accurate diagnosis. Even if your symptoms were consistent with a medical condition - i don't think you would find too many doctors who would make a diagnosis on line with this info. ...Read more
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Does cayenne pepper really help migraines/headaches? If so, how does it work?
May: Be alternative for some , it causes vasodilation which help some. ...Read more
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Can children get migraine headaches?
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. ...Read more
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What can one do for migraine headaches ?
See dr. : Most headaches not serious. However, first your doctor will determine what type of headache you have. Headaches have many causes i suggest you see your physician and discuss a plan to determine the cause. Your doctor might order imaging of brain and optic nerve exam to rule out serious conditions. ...Read more
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How can I get relief for migraine headaches?
Botox and Surgery: Long term relief of migraines can be achieved with botox. If you have a good response, you may be a candidate for surgery. Surgery has been shown to dramatically decrease the frequency and intensity of migraines. www.themigrainereliefcenter.com. ...Read more
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Can I use migraine headaches as a disability?
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. ...Read more
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How can I alleviate disabling migraine headaches?
Depends: Consider checking B12 levels. I have seen improvement with oral b2 and magnesium and high dose injectable b12. ...Read more
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Are migraine headaches more common in younger women?
Yes: Women have a higher incidence than men, and migraines typically start when we are younger (20s-30s), sometimes even younger... ...Read more
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How can I relieve the symptoms of migraine headaches?
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! ...Read more
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Can migraine headaches be triggered by a change in diet?
Yes: Before you label your headache a migraine see a physician. Migraines can be triggered by foods, stress, sleep cycles, hormones, moods, and much more. Webmd has good sources. ...Read more
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Will migraine headaches eventually go away on their own?
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! ...Read more
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What is the latest regimen to treat severe migraine headaches ?
See below: There are multiple choices of medications to treat acute and chronic migraine, with some patients responding well to one choice but not the other. For a review of the current regimens for migraine, written for patients go to http://bit.ly/1MKNPQf There are supraorbital nerve stimulating devices available or being studied that can reduce migraine http://bit.ly/1hKZ4wy ...Read more
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Please tell me about trying tensing to relieve migraine headaches?
Tensing: I have no experience with "tensing" for migraine treatment. Please advise what specifically your doing? ...Read more
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What should I do about my situation because of my migraine headaches?
Consider Botox: You may want to consider having your doctor/headache specialist see if Botox can be approved for your migraine headaches. If it works you could have significantly less migraines for at least 3-4 months at a time. Many times people's migraines are cut in half if not more. The use of your oral migraine prevention medications and abortives are much more helpful and reduce occurrences even better. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of migraine headaches and how can you address them?
Migraine: Make a diary of triggers and try to avoid them. ...Read more
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Is there anyway a person can be definitively diagnosed as having migraine headaches, or is it based just on empirical evidence?
Mostly by history: Migraine headaches are generally diagnosed by clinical history and a negative evaluation for other causes. Unfortunately, there is no specific test for them. ...Read more
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Can astigmatism cause migraine headaches?
Not Typically: Headaches can be associated with astigmatism. Migraines are not commonly associated with astigmatism. ...Read more
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What can be done to prevent migraine headaches?
Avoid triggers: Migraines are often triggered by various things such as certain foods or smells, allergies, medications, etc. Identifying and avoiding triggers is the best prevention. Alternatively, there are a number of medications available from your primary doctor that can help prevent migraines. ...Read more
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Has anyone had successful botox for migraine headaches?
Many: Botox has a long track record of improving frequent migraines in many patients. At first, was anecdotal but has become common use. Effects against migraines does not last as long as the muscle block, so migrainers must return for supplement at first recurrence. Typically lasts 2-3 months, many times eliminating migraine symptom or treatment requirements with other meds. ...Read more
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What other medications are used for treating migraine headaches?
Many: If caught early enough Excedrin or alive or Ibuprofen may help. If these meds do not work then medications like Imitrex (sumatriptan) or other medications in the same class should help. ...Read more
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How can I prevent migraine headaches, when i'm not sure what causes them?
Diary: Start a diary for your headache and see if you can identify a pattern or source. ...Read more
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Migraine Headaches (Definition)
Migraine headaches are a common condition that often include a headache with throbbing, pulsing pain, blurriness of vision, nausea, and sensitivity to light. They ...Read more
Migraine (Definition)
A type of headache that is associated with throbbing localized pain and usually causes light ...Read more
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