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tension type headache

There seems to be a major shift taking place in the medical world when it comes to migraine.  It’s actually been going on for many years, and it will probably continue for many years to come, but many people are still unaware of it. At the heart of the shift is the question of just [...]

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Namenda Migraine Treatment

by James on 19 March 2009

It’s time to take a look at what’s new with Namenda migraine treatment.  Namenda is actually just one brand name for memantine.  It’s also sold as Axura, Akatinol, Ebixa and Memox. Namenda is commonly used for Alzheimer patients, but is being tested for a number of other neurological disorders. Technically known as a moderate affinity [...]

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Stopping Headaches after Seizure

by James on 5 March 2009

For many people with epilepsy, headaches came righ along for the ride.  Headaches after seizure are very common, but the good news is that they can often be minimized or stopped. Headaches that go along with Epilepsy Headaches that go along with seizures don’t always come after the seizure.  For some, a headache may be [...]

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Trigger points – do they trigger headaches?

by James on 23 October 2008

Mayofascial trigger points (MTPs or TrPs) may cause the odd muscle pain.  But what about headache?  What about migraine?  Is there really a relationship?  If so, is it only in a few people, or is it widespread? This is the second in our series on mayofascial trigger points.  In part 1 – Trigger Points and [...]

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The Headache Screening Questionnaire

by James on 28 November 2005

The National Headache Foundation in the USA has a questionnaire that you can use to help your doctor diagnose you.  It includes questions in four categories, designed to screen for tension type headache, migraine, cluster, and organic headache.  It’s a great way to think through some things before you go and talk to your doctor. [...]

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