Vertigo and dizziness are common problems in migraine sufferers. In general, as a neurologist, I see a lot of patients with dizziness. The problem tends to be more prominent in migraineurs. There are several different potential causes of vertigo, and even more in migraineurs. Vertigo can be present as a part of migraine, is
With kids, young and old, all out of school there is plenty of time and good weather for sports, recreation, and travel. We need to be cautious with our fun, just a little, to avoid potentially long term problems. That is truly the issue, who wants to think about head injuries as your heading to the pool or out for a game of softball? Since
If you're heading out to a barbecue this Memorial Day Weekend, skip the hot dogs if your migraines are sensitive to nitrates. Other cured meats and sausages, hard cheeses, heavily spiced foods, avocados and alcohol may all trigger migraines too. Instead, opt for burgers or chicken on the grill not too heavily spiced and without
Opt for rose colored glasses, both literally and figuratively. Rose colored lenses may help to block out the wavelengths of light that are more likely to trigger a migraine. Then, enjoy the sun with a good sunscreen on, of course.
Peppermint oil appied to the temples and forehead can help relieve a headache. Bring some with you, or opt for the peppermint tea at the rest stop.
Bring your medications with you, in your bag... with you... in the car with you, on the plane with you. Accessible at all times. Even if your medication is Tylenol and a bottle of water. Be prepared during your travels.
Children can cause headaches in so many ways, that so many parents can attest to. The good news is, they grow up. The bad news is, the bigger they get, the bigger the headaches. That's what my mom would say, anyway. Headaches can be aggravated by pregnancy and childbirth, as well as changes throughout parenthood. Lots of changes in
Damage to blood vessels in the neck and head, can cause headaches. The type of damage I'm talking about is arterial dissection. This can happen after trauma, but sometimes the trauma is very innocuous, or there is no trauma at all. Also, sometimes this type of problem is associated with stroke like symptoms, but sometimes it's just a
Botulinum toxin injections have been studied for treating headaches for many years. Results of some of the big studies were mixed, but many headache specialists still use it, and here's why... it works. At least in some patients. For years, we have known that while many patients may not respond to botulinum toxin injections, some do, and
