Have you ever heard of silent migraines? It’s a condition that’s difficult to diagnose due to the absence of classic migraine symptoms. However, it is no different from a classic migraine, as it can still be debilitating without head pain. A Honolulu Upper Cervical Chiropractor can also help you deal with migraine through safe and [...]
Migraines involve not only intense head pain, but also nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound, light, and noise, and visual disturbances. These episodes could last 4 hours and up to 3 days and take just as long to recover from. Women are far more likely to get migraines, at a statistic of 3 times more often [...]
Anyone who suffers from migraines or knows someone who does can testify as to just how miserable they are to cope with. As many as 39 million American men, women, and children have migraines and as many as 1 billion globally suffer. Here are some interesting facts about migraines you may not be aware of: [...]
A tension-type headache is known most generally for mild to moderate pain that is likened to a band that tightens around the head. Interesting Information About Tension Headaches The diagnosis of tension headaches is made after a physical examination and a discussion of symptoms. In some cases, imaging may be recommended to rule out other [...]
Migraines are difficult enough to deal with, but a new study suggests those who suffer from them may also be at a higher risk to have a stroke if their migraines are preceded by visual disturbances or an aura. The American Stroke Association’s annual meeting in 2016 reported on this finding. It was also found [...]
It may be surprising to learn that children suffer from severe migraines, as well as adults. As much as 10% of children over the age of 10 have migraines, while under age 10, about 5% suffer migraines. Neurologists in the pediatric field acknowledge that migraines in young ones happen more often than the majority of [...]
The pain of a migraine is extremely debilitating. It may sound a little strange, but a person can actually have another headache in addition to a migraine at the same time. These are sometimes referred to as mixed tension headaches, transformed migraines, or chronic migraines. No matter what the name is, the pain is horrible, [...]
Migraines seem to be a common condition in today’s world. As much as 12% of those living in the USA suffer from some sort of migraine issue. Migraines affect more women than men. Migraine Management The answer from the medical community to help patients cope with migraines is a prescription of one kind of another [...]
Do you struggle with migraines? If so, you’re among the 12% of the population who does. Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent health condition in the world and are considered the 6th most debilitating. As far as relief options to get you feeling better go, you may have tried everything under the sun, from keeping [...]
Headache disorders are one of the most common conditions affecting the nervous system. There are many types of headaches – tension, cluster, and migraine to name a few. All of these different headache types comes with its own hallmark symptoms, but the one thing they have in common is the painful and disabling headache component. [...]
How Much Do We Spend on Migraines? Migraines, the 8th most disabling illness in the world, can be terrible to manage. Not just a bad headache, migraines are a combination of neurological symptoms that include throbbing head pain, visual disturbances, nausea, dizziness and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell. While dealing with the [...]
Migraine sufferers know that an attack can put them out of commission for the better part of the day or longer. This has a big impact on their ability to maintain a regular work schedule, as well as a healthy social life with friends and family. Approximately 1 in 10 people across the United States [...]
For anyone who has endured a migraine attack, you know how debilitating it can be. For some, an episode can have effects that linger for days, even after the pain in the head subsides. If you’ve been in this boat before, you’re not alone. Over 37 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, and [...]
What Triggers Migraines? For the 38 million people across the United States that suffer from migraines, figuring out what triggers them is important. Common triggers are often thought to be red wine, cheeses, coffee, and chocolate. Migraine sufferers are encouraged to keep a diary that records their daily food intake, as well as other possible [...]
As an adult, if you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you’re quite aware how debilitating they can be. The severe pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound all add up to a very unpleasant experience to say the least. Adults are able to recognize and communicate the signs of a migraine, but what happens when [...]
