Migraines are often synonymous with debilitating headaches. But did you know that migraines can occur without any pain at all? These are called "silent migraines," and they can be just as disruptive as their painful counterparts. In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of silent migraines, exploring their symptoms, causes, and the potential [...]
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 [...]
Every Honolulu migraine chiropractor uses a non-invasive technique developed more than four decades ago to give patients migraine relief. Migraines are very incapacitating to individuals who have them. New studies are digging more into the foundation of migraine pain. It is easier than ever to examine and understand how the nervous system and brain work. [...]
Do you experience recurring headaches but aren’t sure whether its a plain headache or a migraine? To help you out, we have eleven questions you should ask yourself to find out if you’re having a migraine. Although some may seem vague, knowing the answers to these questions may help clear up some confusion regarding your [...]
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 [...]
When one has a seizure and a migraine in close proximity to each other they are generally categorized in one of two ways – migralepsy or occipital migraines. The symptoms of both of these are very much the same, making it hard to know whether a migraine is causing the seizure or is it the [...]
You may be surprised to hear that about three times as many women as men are affected by migraines as adults. Over the course of one month, 25% of these women will experience 4 or more severe attacks. If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’ll know that it can take you out of commission for [...]
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, [...]
Chronic headaches are seen in 3 to 5% of the population around the globe. This means that these people have a headache for more than 15 days out of a 30-day period. Recent research has revealed that people in this situation may actually be losing brain tissue. Types of Chronic Headaches There are a number [...]
Once a person has experienced a migraine, the greatest dread may become not knowing when the next one will strike. Some have migraines so often that they live in fear of when the next one may occur, resulting in added stress and anxiety. Not only is pain an issue with migraine sufferers, it often disrupts [...]
Identifying Migraine Triggers If you are one of the more than 37 million migraine sufferers across the country, identifying potential triggers is something you’ve likely considered doing if you haven’t already. If you’ve sought out medical attention for your migraines, hopefully you’ve been encouraged to keep a migraine diary in which you record different factors [...]
