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Headache Articles
The latest articles on headaches and migraines from About.com. What if you woke up one day with a headache and suddenly sounded like Jackie Chan? That's what happened to a British woman recently. Thirty-five year-old Sara Colwill had such a severe headache that she needed to call an ambulance to take her to he hospital. The paramedics said her voice sounded a bit funny, and then they realized she was speaking with a Chinese accent. Apparently she is suffering from Foreign Accent Syndrome, an incredibly rare neurological condition Foreign Accent Syndrome is thought to be caused by brain injury such as concussion or stroke, but there isn't a lot of information on the matter. For now, though, Sara attributes her troubles to a headache. The whole situation makes me wonder what super powers my next headache will bring. Read more about how headaches and stroke are connected. Concussions and headaches have always gone together. ============================= Don't forget to join the discussion in the Super Cool Migraine Powers originally appeared on About.com Headaches / Migraine on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 08:08:24. Permalink | Comment | Email this 'Tis the Season It's not holiday season, but for some headache sufferers it is another important one. As the snow melts and greenery thaws where I am, I am gearing up for when the flowers and trees begin to bloom. For me, that's when the allergies start, and for many people, this is the time their headaches are at their worst Many times, what one person may call a migraine is actually a sinus headache. These headaches are caused by increased congestion in one or more of the sinuses, and the only way to get lasting relief is to treat the underlying condition--allergies are a common one. Typical prescription headache treatments may help some of the pain, but he problem will linger. Take time to think now about how you will approach your sinus headaches. Maybe you don't have sinus headaches, but what is your head pain telling you? ============================= Don't forget to join the discussion in the 'Tis the Season originally appeared on About.com Headaches / Migraine on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 16:07:18. Permalink | Comment | Email this New Drug on the Horizon? You can swallow them and you can snort them, but soon you may be able to inhale them. MAP Pharmaceuticals recently announced that they are entering the last phases of clinical trials for a new inhaled medication for treating acute migraines. Levadex is a form of dihydroergotamine (DHE) that will be inhaled, much like asthma medications. Early indications are that Levadex has been useful not only for so-called "traditional" migraines, but for other migraine types such as patients with allodynia, menstrual migraine, migraine with nausea and vomiting, severe migraine or who treated late in their migraine cycle. The final trials will determine if this medication has adverse affects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary system as well as comparing Levadex to intravenous forms of DHE. MAP Pharmaceuticals plans to file for final approval sometime in early 2011, so this new medication is still a bit far from appearing at the pharmacy. Then we'll see how the insurance companies decide to handle it, which is a different story all together. Review the "usual" migraine treatments. Are you a candidate for preventative migraine treatments? ============================= Don't forget to join the discussion in the New Drug on the Horizon? originally appeared on About.com Headaches / Migraine on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 14:23:46. Permalink | Comment | Email this March Madness! Today begins a very important holiday season for the avid sports fan. That's right. It's March Madness time. Of course, all of you will be focusing on your job and schoolwork, so you won't have to worry at all until this weekend, but take some time to think about some of the ways the NCAA Basketball Tournament can cause your headaches to flare and what you can do to cope. There are going to be a lot of games to watch, so be sure you don't end up staring at the TV or computer screen for too long without taking a break. Eye strain can bring on headaches for a lot of people, and your bracket won't do any worse if you miss a little of the action. Eat right. Not only do you need to make sure you keep eating a balanced diet, but you also should consider what foods trigger your headaches. Go easy on the alcohol. Alcohol can cause headaches in more ways than one. Also, get some sleep. It's easy to neglect sleep in the name of catching a few more games, but you may pay for it in the long run. Don't forget to take care of yourself.
============================= Don't forget to join the discussion in the March Madness! originally appeared on About.com Headaches / Migraine on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 at 08:00:07. Permalink | Comment | Email this Headaches You Don't Want Another celebrity has been in the news lately because of recent health issues. Bret Michaels, former lead singer of the hair band Poison, had what is sometimes known as a "thunderclap headache." Well, he didn't end up in the hospital because of the headache, but for what came afterward. A thunderclap headache comes on suddenly as a loud sound at the back of the head, and is a common sign of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a condition usually caused by a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. This is a good reminder that sometimes a headache isn't just a headache. So-called "secondary headaches" are headaches that are caused by some other underlying condition. Sometimes it's something as insignificant as seasonal allergies, but sometimes it may be something more serious like a stroke or concussion. Be sure to know the warning signs of more serious headaches. ============================= Don't forget to join the discussion in the Headaches You Don't Want originally appeared on About.com Headaches / Migraine on Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 23:55:44. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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