So Many Headaches!

Tension-type headaches, cluster headaches, rebound headaches, hemicrania continua, chronic daily headaches, new daily persistent headache, and more! Are you affected by any of these headaches? Or maybe you know someone who is?

People who have never had a severe headache often think a headache is "just a headache" and that taking a dose of ibuprofen, Tylenol, or Excedrin will take care of any headache quickly and simply. Oh, my! If only it were so easy!

There are many types of headaches, and some of them can be quite disabling. Headache disorders have cost people their jobs, friends, marriages, and more. There is, however, good news. By educating ourselves about our headache disorders and finding and working with a good doctor who knows how to treat us, we can regain control of our health and our lives.

I invite you to join me in learning about these headaches, how to treat them, how to find the right doctors, and more. We truly can live well, even with headaches!

Information about headaches

Informative articles and other information about different types of headaches

Is it Migraine? Tension? What?: Headaches are confusing. How do you tell what kind of headache you have??
Sinuses Giving You a Headache? It's Probably a Migraine.: If you've tried various over-the-counter sinus medications to relieve your sinus headaches to no avail, there may be a good reason: chances are you don't have a sinus headache at all. Nearly 9 in 10 people with sinus headache symptoms likely are suffering from Migraines.
What Is... Chronic Daily Headache?: Most simply stated, chronic daily headache (CDH) is headache, not Migraine, that occurs 15 or more days a month. But, there's more to it that that.
What Is Hemicrania Continua?: Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it's not caused by another condition. Fortunately, it is a rare but treatable disorder...
New Daily Persistent Headache: What Is It?: In the last few years, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) has been recognized as a distinct primary headache syndrome. It is characterized by continuous daily head pain, varying in intensity, and sometimes accompanied by Migrainous symptoms. It's important that NDPH be diagnosed carefully and correctly after ruling out other conditions that can present the same symptoms.
Anatomy of a Cluster Headache: Cluster headaches are the most painful headache possible. The pain has been described as "boring", "tearing", or "burning." Analogies also are used, such as "a hot poker in the eye", or as if "the eye is being pushed out." Anyone who has ever had them, has no doubt what they are. It's no exaggeration to say that the pain and desperation of cluster headaches have actually led to suicides.
Medication Overuse Headache: What's a person to do?: Unfortunately, it seems that any medication we take for headache or Migraine relief has the potential to cause medication overuse headache if used more than two or three days a week. We need to learn as much about it as possible. Let's take a look at what causes it, how to avoid it, and other important issues.
Cluster Headaches? Are Mushrooms and LSD Answers?: Dr. R. Andrew Sewell and Dr. John H. Halpern, Harvard researchers, are studying the effects of two substances -- psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) -- on cluster headaches.
Types of Headaches: Whenever people talk about or look for information regarding Migraine disease and headaches, one of the most commonly asked questions is, "What is...?" What is Hemiplegic Migraine? What are ice pick headaches? Let's take a look!

Recommended Web sites

Accurate information about headache disorders

About Headaches and Migraines: Fully researched information, advocacy information, forum, free email newsletter.
Help for Headaches and Migraine Disease: In-depth well researched content, advocacy advice, forum, free email newsletter.
American Council for Headache Education: Information from the patient arm of the American Headache Society.
Need a good headache specialist?: Directory of recommended headache and Migraine specialists.
National Headache Foundation: Select: Information on a variety of headache disorders.
The World Headache Alliance: Helpful information for Migraineurs around the World.
Migraine Disease - We CAN Cope!: If you have Migraines, check out this Squidoo Lens!