MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'headache'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125808&cid=t_93946_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-12-2011%2F Every day can seem pretty ordinary. It can look almost identical on the surface. But if you were to take a magnify glass and zoom in on the individual moments of your day, you may be surprised by what you find. Within those 24 hours, there are mini lessons, opportunities to choose differently and open doors toward self-growth. The problem is we’re usually too busy to notice them. Take today, for example. There was the lady who blatantly and unashamedly pushed me out of the grocery line. I could have chosen to say something. But I didn’t. I was also late for an appointment. I could have carried the guilt I felt throughout the rest of my day. But I didn’t do that either. And there was that darn migraine. The headache that I’ve had since high school-the type that makes... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125808 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:34:34 +0100 5125808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103379&cid=t_93946_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fdepressions-other-symptoms%2F The hallmark symptoms of clinical depression are no doubt sadness and loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Many people also are familiar with appetite and sleep changes. But there’s a whole set of other physical symptoms that are less known but just as debilitating. In fact, depression can literally hurt. According to a study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, up to about 76 percent of people who report the typical emotional symptoms also report physical signs, such as stomach problems, headaches, backaches and chest pain. Depression also is a chameleon. It can look like various other illnesses and conditions, even, for instance, the flu. Which, not surprisingly, makes diagnosing depression tricky, and thereby finding the right treatment... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103379 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:31:02 +0100 5103379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050598&cid=t_93946_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D967 The Canadian study by Perry et al just published in the BMJ studied 3132 patients with worst ever headache across 11 ED’s between 2000-2009 of which 240 (7.7%) had subarachnoid haemorrhage. CT scanning overall had a sensitivity of 93% for detecting SAH, but if done within 6 hours of onset of headache and interpreted by an experienced radiologist, the sensitivity rose to 100% picking up ALL 121 patients with SAH of the 953 patients scanned within 6 hours. Looks like its time to modify our practices as long as we have access to experienced radiologists – overnight may be an issue when such access may not be readily available. Their related study (see pdf here)  trying to develop a Canadian SAH rule of who to do a CT scan upon needs further validation but suggests that considerat... Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050598 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:27:26 +0100 5050598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028673&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fpreventing-migraines-meds-close-eyes-truth%2F It is well known that the majority of migraine patients know when a migraine attack is coming because they have so called aura (1) The aura is usually visual and in the form of a wave that lets the sufferer know a headache is coming. They may have fatigue, muscle tightening, nausea, visual disturbances, vomiting, photophobia, etc.  They can then take medication from the triptan group to prevent a migraine.  This is the conventional approach (2).  There is also long-term migraine prevention with beta blockers, anti-seizure drugs, etc.  These drugs do an excellent job in preventing migraines. But is taking medication the right thing to do to? Another way to prevent migraines is to find out the root cause of your headache and eliminate it. Here are some possible reasons for migraines tha... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028673 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:49:11 +0100 5028673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984561&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fparalyzing-pain-cured%2F Have you ever suffered from a headache? If yes, then you know how uncomfortable it could be.  Headaches can paralyze you for days, weeks and even months! Headaches can make your life miserable.  But despite the fact that more than 10 million Americans suffer from headaches, traditional medicine cannot really offer a cure.  Because the most common approach is simply giving a pill to treat the symptoms, it looks like we might be doomed to a lifetime of Excedrin and days lost. Is there anything else that can be done ? The better approach would be to find the root cause of the problem and eliminate it.  Sounds simple, so why don’t they do it in every medical office?  Because in real life it is not that easy.  Let me give you an example. A middle-aged, pleasant lady came to my office c... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984561 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:00:12 +0100 4984561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968487&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-only-some-people-experience-high-altitude-sickness%2F2011.06.26 Hi! Greetings from Breckenridge, Colorado. At 10,000 feet, I am told it is the highest resort town in North America. The Rocky Mountain scenery is breathtaking. But there’s a problem for about one in four of us who visit here, especially people like me who live at sea level. We can get hit with high altitude sickness and a few days ago, I was one of the unlucky ones. What happens is your body isn’t used to the thin air and your blood has difficulty getting enough oxygen to your body. It usually happens at altitudes over 8,500 feet. You get an ongoing headache, you feel tired, you have insomnia (I was sleepless for two nights!), you could have nausea and certainly fatigue. Drinking lots of water and passing up alcohol can help, but even then some people have problems. When I finally sa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968487 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:00:35 +0100 4968487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577905&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchronic-pain-chocolate-and-vicodin%2F2011.03.12 Chocolate and vicodin? No, it’s not the latest Ben & Jerry’s flavor. “Chocolate & Vicodin: My Quest For Relief From the Headache That Wouldn’t Go Away” is the latest book by author, blogger, web designer, and busy woman Jennette Fulda. I became acquainted with Jennette’s blog during BlogHer 2008, where I had purchased her first book, “Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir.” When she asked if I would like a copy of “Chocolate & Vicodin” to review, I jumped at the chance. In “Half-Assed,” Jennette chronicled her journey to a near-200 pound weight loss. Just prior to that book’s release, she began another journey — one whose goal proved elusive. On February 17, 2008, Jennette went to bed with a headache. She still ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577905 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:00:18 +0100 4577905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133721&cid=t_93946_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FiHTLu6zqsHk%2F Migraine without aura (‘common’ migraine). 66-75% of migraineurs; must have had at least five attacks. Attacks lasting 4-72 hours untreated. At least 2 of headache characteristics: unilateral, pulsating or throbbing, moderate to severe, aggravated by movement. At least 1 associated symptom during headache: nausea and/or vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133721 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:00:49 +0100 4133721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119367&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2010%2F10%2F27%2Fbotox-receives-fda-approval-for-chronic-migraine-treatment%2F The objective is to prevent the headaches from occurring in the first place. With optimized treatment, it is usually possible to get most patients down to a manageable number of headaches per month – in our clinic four headache days or less. Only then would abortive medications be used. Narcotic medications of any kind should almost never be used for the treatment and management of migraines or headaches. Botox is not the answer to everyone’s headache and migraine problem. This is only one of the many treatment options that headache specialists have to manage chronic migraine and other headache disorders. Careful patient selection and meticulous Botox administration are necessary to have improved outcomes in headache reduction. Not all individuals will respond to Botox, just as... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119367 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:56:52 +0100 4119367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105829&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fchronic-headache-solutions.html  CHRONIC HEADACHE SOLUTIONS Every day, 10% of us have neck pain and headaches.  Whiplash is the most common cause of chronic headaches. The cervical ligaments are stretched or torn as a result of irritation to the sympathetic plexus around the these cervical vertebral arteries.  Trama precipitates these migraines and if there is mechanical occlusion it adds to the symptoms. Usually these headaches are one-sided, with associated trouble swallowing, noise in the ears, and occasionally some sensory changes. The pain is dull and neck movements are quite limited. These headaches originate from the cervical spine that has been damaged: this result in persistent sub-occipital pain. When the neck is moved, the headaches are altered.  A patients with neck pain carries ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105829 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:26:00 +0100 4105829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031160&cid=t_93946_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fberry-aneurysm-signs-symptoms%2F “Worst headache of my life.” (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031160 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:06:09 +0100 4031160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929231&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fconcussions-in-younger-athletes-are-on-the-rise%2F2010.09.02 A study published earlier this week by the American Academy of Pediatrics states that “the number of sport-related concussions is highest in high school-aged athletes, but the number in younger athletes is significant and on the rise.” Why is this? Many believe this is from better recognition of the symptoms and the need to be medically evaluated. I did a couple of interviews with local TV news to talk about the subject (Video 1 and Video 2). In my research on this subject, I found an article from the Dayton Daily News stating that the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) passed a policy in May 2010: Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems) sh... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929231 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3929231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915148&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2Fmedia%2FSarasota-Neurology-Podcast-Migraine-20100830.mp3 Migraine & Headaches – No Need to Suffer Migraine and headache are one of the most common complaints physicians see in their office. There are 30 million migraine sufferers in the United States. That represents ten percent of the population. Unfortunately only about fifty percent of patients suffering from migraine and other headache problems get treatment. This is unfortunate as there are many excellent options for treatment of various types of headache and migraines. The main goal of headache management is to prevent headaches. Individuals affected with 3 or more headaches a month should be on preventative therapy. Headache abortive therapy also is very effective, for acute migraine attacks. Narcotic and frequent use of over the counter medications should be avoided due to the ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915148 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:35:23 +0100 3915148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854633&cid=t_93946_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fits-hard-to-feel-good-when-you-dont-feel-well%2F We all wake in the morning knowing we have MS, just like when we fell to sleep the night before. We all get out of bed (most days) and make the best of the day the way we did the day prior. We all do our best to be our best. Some days, however, we are far from our best! This past weekend, I was hit with a debilitating ocular migraine headache. I’ve had them before, and with greater frequency of late. This was a doozie and, well… I just didn’t feel well. I began to notice how my other MS symptoms seemed to be more of an issue than they typically are. My leg and entire left side felt weaker, my neck felt fragile, my cognition was out the window. Even my attitude, the thing we’ve talked about at length in these pages, was way off. I know that a severe headache can turn the world on it... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854633 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:33:07 +0100 3854633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743727&cid=t_93946_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FXeCkxjaVwXE%2F This article may help with mild headaches and when and where to get help for moderate to severe pain. When the dull pressure of an occasional headache begins, you might chalk it up to work stress, lack of sleep or personal worries. If the ache is mild or moderate, you may consider it no big deal and simply reach for an over-the-counter drug—aspirin, acetaminophen , ibuprofen or naproxen sodium—instead of calling your health care professional. Simple tension-type headaches are common, happening to 78 percent of adults, according to the National Headache Foundation. Such aches are dull (not stabbing or pulsating), may contract the muscles in the scalp or neck and generally occur on both sides of the head, without nausea or sensitivity to light and noise. Yet occasional or episodic head... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743727 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:48:00 +0100 3743727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714185&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnational-headache-awareness-week-two-helpful-videos%2F2010.06.30 June 6-12 was National Headache Awareness Week. If you would like more information, check out the website for the National Headache Foundation. Below are two TV interviews that took place this week on local morning TV news shows talking about headaches: If you find these helpful, I encourage you to check out my other TV interviews at MikeSevilla.TV. *This blog post was originally published at Doctor Anonymous* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714185 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3714185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429255&cid=t_93946_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F31Tn-nvxqt4%2F           Headaches are really a ‘pain’.  Almost everyone gets them.  You may have experienced one with the flu, with a cold or even with a hangover.  Some people get pain in the temples and the back of the head from a busy day at work – referred to as a tension headache.  Most of these headaches produce a dull pain around the front, top and sides of the head.  But a migraine is different.  Migraine sufferers are generally very sensitive to light and sound during an attack and this is why it has been traditional to lie down in a quiet and dark room until an attack passes.  In addition to symptoms associated with the head, migraines can also be accompanied by a variety of other symptoms including nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, a pale facial color and cold hands and... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429255 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:14:52 +0100 3429255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412503&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2010%2F03%2F27%2Ffda-approves-new-migraine-medication-sumavel%2F Migraine headaches are a common medical condition in the United States, affecting approximately 12% of the entire population. It is estimated that there are 35-45 million migraine and headaches sufferers in the U.S.  An unfortunate fact is that only 50% of all headache and migraine patients are medically treated. Individuals with different types of headaches (or migraines) are either undiagnosed or undertreated. In the 21st century, it is not necessary to suffer needlessly from migraine headache – the number one medical cause of temporary, total disability in the United States. A new migraine medication has been approved by the FDA for use in treatment of acute migraine attacks. This new medication is called Sumavel DosePro.  Sumavel is an injectable form of the well known migraine... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412503 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:50:57 +0100 3412503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262547&cid=t_93946_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fastrocytoma%2F Pathophysiology 1) primary brain tumor dervied from astrocytes 2) wide variation in differentiation – grade 1 (astrocytoma), grade 2 (anaplastic astrocytoma), grade 3 (glioblastoma multiforme) Signs and Symptoms 1) headaches (especially on waking) 2) vomiting 3) confusion leading to obtundation and coma 4) seizures 5) transtentorial (with fixed and dilated pupils due to CN III damage) or foramen magnum herniation Characteristic Test Findings Radiology – 1) poorly demarcated mass on MRI and CT scan 2) grade 3 – often crosses the midline and assumes “butterfly shpae” 3) grade 3 often with hemorrhage and frequent necrosis Histology/Gross Pathology Grade 1 – 1) well-differentiated astrocytes with a matrix of thin glial processes; but, grossly, tumor is poorl... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262547 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:21:34 +0100 3262547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814557&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2009%2F09%2F20%2Fcymbalta-savella-new-hope-for-fibromyalgia-patients%2F The FDA has approved two additional medications specifically for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms. The first drug to ever be approved for fibromyalgia treatment was Lyrica. Lyrica was developed as an anti-seizure medication and has FDA approval for this and treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Since its initial release, the FDA approved its use for symptomatic treatment of fibromyalgia. Cymbalta was the second drug to be FDA approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. This has been a tremendous addition to treatment of this disabling condition. The most recent medication approved for FM treatment is Savella. Prior to the FDA approval of these three medications, there were no proven effective treatments for fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome of di... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814557 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:55:25 +0100 2814557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464210&cid=t_93946_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2F08%2Finspiration-and-free-stuff-for-national-headache-awareness-week%2F For all of you out there with headaches, this week is National Headache Awareness Week. Here are some inspiring campaigns going on (and free stuff!) to celebrate everyone living with tension headaches, chronic headaches, migraines, and cluster headaches. Wishing you a pain-free week! American Academy of Neurology Foundation The AANF has two websites to share for its “Buy a Brain” and BrainMatters campaigns: https://www.TheBrainMatters.org/buyabrain Buy a virtual brain online for as little as $5 through the American of Neurology Foundation in honor of a friend or family member. Your virtual brain will then float on the AAN Foundation’s wall of donations. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of people affected by a neurologic disorder because 100% of your gift... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464210 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:35:32 +0100 2464210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387023&cid=t_93946_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Finformation-technology-and-h1n1-virus At BIDMC, our Infection Control staff have sent out daily updates about the H1N1 Virus, our process changes to protect patients/staff, and our planning for future activities if the infection escalates. There are many things that IT can do to support the hospital and the country during this outbreak. Here are five projects we've implemented. 1. Support CDC's Biosense (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387023 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:19:58 +0100 2387023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128935&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5973 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Cleaner Air Increases Life Expectancy, Sham Acupuncture Just as Effective as True Acupuncture, School-Based Physical Activity Programs Beneficial (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128935 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2128935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121719&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5944 Telcagepant, a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist, is as effective as zolmitriptan, with fewer adverse effects. Free Full Text from Journal Watch Investigational Telcagepant Effective in Migraine (Medical News Today) In an industry-sponsored phase III study, 300 mg of telcagepant was as effective as five mg of zolmitriptan (Zomig), according to Tony Ho, M.D., of Merck Research Laboratories, and colleagues. Both were more effective than either placebo or a 150-mg dose of telcagepant, Dr. Ho and colleagues said online in The Lancet. Triptans such as zolmitriptan are currently viewed as the standard of care for acute migraine, but are associated with side effects such as dizziness, paresthesia, throat tightness, and chest discomfort. Because they also cause vasoconstriction, the trip... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121719 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2121719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075152&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ftop-hangover-remedies%2F On New Year’s Eve many people party like there’s no tomorrow, and when New Year’s Day rolls in they often wish it hadn’t. Head pounding, cotton-mouthed, nauseated, sensitive to light and sound, they are suffering from the classic, but poorly understood, syndrome called hangover. Neither the cause nor the treatment of hangover is fully known. Some people suffer the ill effects of alcohol after only one or two drinks while others can drink like a fish without incident. And so-called hangover cures abound. Just ask anyone you know, everyone’s got their favorite (that they no doubt heard from someone else like in a game of telephone where the original message gets distorted the more times it’s repeated - but in this case even the initial recommendation is so... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075152 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:26:36 +0100 2075152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837261&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F09%2F29%2Fhurricane-season-is-headache-season%2F In conclusion, more Florida patients suffer from more headache and migraine attacks during hurricane season (June 1 - November 30) than at other times of the year. About fifty percent of migraine suffers find that changes in weather will trigger their headaches. The best thing to do, if you suffer from migraines or recurrent headaches, is to seek out a neurologist headache specialist and get started on preventative headache treatment as well as migraine treatment specific medication to stop an attack. If you do suffer from allergies, there are many medications to help control this as well. (Source: Sarasota Neurology) Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837261 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:34:59 +0100 1837261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1813109&cid=t_93946_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F22%2Fmigraine-information-site%2F I came across this site today as I was looking for some visuals on migraine.  It’s a site run by the Migraine Aura Foundation, and contains some incredible imagery, as well as some very technical and scientific information on the neurology of migraine.  One of the ones I really liked was a simulation showing a traveling wave in gyrate cortex and the corresponding visual field defect.  Look at it on the website for more information and background on it.  And if you head into the section ‘Migraine Aura’ you’ll see an incredible simulation of the visual aura some people get prior to a migraine.  It’s a wee bit migraine-inducing actually, but soooo like mine (except mine’s not colourful, more like blank areas). That section also has a great series of v... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1813109 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:48:48 +0100 1813109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791970&cid=t_93946_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Fthe-importance-of-doing-nothing%2F While recovering from my postconcussion syndrome, I learned a lot about saying no and letting go. I’m not usually prone to doing this, so it was a surprise to me to find out that not only could I do it, but I have carried on doing it and enjoying it! I don’t have any literature to support today’s post, but my own personal experience (an N of 1 study!). I wonder how often in rehabilitation or pain management, we even think about scheduling time for the people we work with to just do nothing. I think sometimes we might under-estimate the amount of energy that goes into following a programme of therapy. Here’s just a little from my experience. Every day I was going to work for half a day, returning home to sleep for an hour and a half. Then I would do my speech languag... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791970 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:19:05 +0100 1791970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700781&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Foccipital-neuralgia-many-symptoms-of-headaches%2F Occipital neuralgia is a commonly missed headache diagnosis. The symptoms for headaches can be quite different. Occipital neuralgia can mimic migraine headaches but do not respond to standard migraine medications. Occipital neuralgia rarely occurs as a headache syndrome by itself. The majority of patients with occipital neuralgia have one or more other types of headache including: migraines, tension headache, rebound headache and cluster headaches. Occipital neuralgia is frequently misdiagnosed as migraine or cluster headaches. Patients with prominent face pain as part of their occipital neuralgia may be incorrectly diagnosed with tic delaroux (trigeminal neuralgia.) Occipital neuralgia is caused by an irritation of the occipital nerve as is comes through the muscles in the back of the nec... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700781 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:42:53 +0100 1700781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725088&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Foccipital-neuralgia-many-symptoms-of-headaches%2F Occipital neuralgia is a commonly missed headache diagnosis. The symptoms for headaches can be quite different. Occipital neuralgia can mimic migraine headaches but do not respond to standard migraine medications. Occipital neuralgia rarely occurs as a headache syndrome by itself. The majority of patients with occipital neuralgia have one or more other types of headache including: migraines, tension headache, rebound headache and cluster headaches. Occipital neuralgia is frequently misdiagnosed as migraine or cluster headaches. Patients with prominent face pain as part of their occipital neuralgia may be incorrectly diagnosed with tic delaroux (trigeminal neuralgia.) Occipital neuralgia is caused by an irritation of the occipital nerve as is comes through the muscles in the back of the nec... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725088 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:43:17 +0100 2725088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725089&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds – particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take – the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must b... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725089 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 2725089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625658&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fmigraine-headaches-risk-factors-progression%2F In this study, conducted by neurologist and headache specialist Dr. Richard Lipton, they found that patients with chronic daily headaches were more likely to be female, overweight and depressed. Other risk factors for daily headaches include head injuries and snoring. Patients also contribute to developing daily headaches by overusing analgesics such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetomenophen containing compounds - particularly those containing caffeine. Prescription medications containing narcotics, barbiturates and caffeine for migraine treatment also increased risk of more headaches. The overuse of all pain relievers results in rebound headaches. The more headaches you have the more medication you take - the more medication you take the more headaches you have. This cycle must be broken by ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625658 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:00:16 +0100 1625658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577346&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fpost-concussion-syndrome-headaches-memory-loss%2F Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) results from injuries to the head. This can range from mild concussions (being struck on the head) to severe head injuries. Not always does the degree of head trauma correlate with the degree and symptoms of PCS. It is estimated that approximately 60-80% of patients suffering a moderate to severe concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), will develop PCS. In milder head injuries, PCS will develop up in up to 40-50% of injured individuals. Loss of consciousness is not a requirement for development of PCS. It is not even a requirement that there be a direct head injury. Patients who have sudden jerking movements of the head, particularly in car accidents, with out direct head trauma can suffer from PCS. Risk factors for development of PCS can include lower educ... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577346 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:33:41 +0100 1577346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509260&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fheadache-five-strategies-for-effective-management%2F Last week, June 1-7, was the 15th annual National Headache Awareness week, which is sponsored by the National Headache Foundation (NHF). I spent the week aware of the fact that I had a near constant headache (I have chronic tension and migraine headaches, and last week was a doozy for some reason). “One of our primary goals during National Headache Awareness Week is to gain recognition of headache pain as a real and legitimate condition,” said Dr. Seymour Diamond, executive chairman of the NHF. “Over 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches. Of this number, nearly 30 million have migraine headaches.” The theme of this year’s National Headache Awareness Week was “Get a Head S.T.A.R.T. on Your Headaches,” which calls attention to five strategies for effective heada... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509260 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:41:14 +0100 1509260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472529&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2008%2F05%2F27%2Falzheimers-drug-show-new-promise-for-headache-treatment%2F This study was well reviewed on the website, Help for Headaches and Migraines. Migraine and other headaches are chronic medical conditions that require aggressive preventative treatment. Many therapies have been tried but no cure has been found. Botox treatment has been promoted by the press but no clinical studies have showed that it is superior in migraine treatment than placebo. Having said that, there are certainly patients that have had migraine and headache reduction after Botox therapy. It is important to note that the use of Namenda, Botox and most other migraine treatments are off-label uses of these and other medications. The majority of medications routinely used in the prevention of migraines are off-label. This is the standard of care in most headache clinics. If you suffer fr... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472529 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:11:19 +0100 1472529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=856806&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Ffibromyalgia-new-therapy-offers-hope%2F Fibromyalgia is a chronic muscle pain disorder that has no underlying identifiable cause. Sufferers have muscle pain, multiple areas of tenderness and fatigue. It is a poorly understood disorder, with many physicians not even acknowledging that it is a real illness. There is , however ample evidence that fibromyalgia is a real condition as it has been estimated that as many as 6 million Americans suffer from this affliction annually. Patients typically see several physicians and become frustrated when all their testing comes back normal. Other accompanying symptoms may include poor sleep hygiene, headache, mental clouding (fibromyalgia fog) and depression. Although this conditions rarely clears, suffers can be treated successfully with a combination of medications and regular exercise. The... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=856806 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:06:26 +0100 856806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480102&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2007%2F3%2F6%2F2785795.html Well, I'm impressed. Dr. Sarvenaz Zand, a physician wrote an article for ABC News about "Treating Migraines Without Painkillers" -- and there are biofeedback and neurofeedback -- front and centre! How well does it work? According to Dr. Barry Schwartz, director of the Headache Center in New Orleans, about 85 percent to 90 percent of patients with chronic headaches respond positively to biofeedback. "Biofeedback also serves as an excellent bridge in assisting patients wean off medications," he said. Of course, I do have a few thoughts about his presentation of neurofeedback... (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480102 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:08:38 +0100 480102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478812&cid=t_93946_87_f&fid=34882&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbreathspakids.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Ffood-intolerance-testing-and-migraine.html I have seen some extravagant claims about the value of food intolerance testing in reducing migraines, e.g., An appetite for migraine?. Barbara Lantin sums up the findings of a (then) recently released study by Rees, Watson, Lipscombe, Speight, Cousins, Hardman and Dowson:In the first study of its kind, 61 people with moderate to severe migraines were given a food intolerance test. Only one patient had no intolerances at all and the average participant had 5.3. Of those who eliminated the named foods from their diets, 80 per cent reported some improvement in their migraines and more than a third reported significant relief. More than 60 per cent of patients who reintroduced the suspect foods into their diets reported the return of their migraine symptoms.That is one interpretation of the p... Breath Spa for Kids blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478812 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:52:00 +0100 478812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480104&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2007%2F2%2F27%2F2769390.html I happened to come across this ABC 7 News Medical report on using neurofeedback for migraines and thought I would do a quick post just to share.See...it's not just me that thinks it's an amazing option ;-) (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480104 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:32:03 +0100 480104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480114&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2006%2F12%2F20%2F2584996.html Not all in your head of course. But it's there.... Surging hormones...dysregulation (or at least a "re-setting" of the system)... And if you've experienced menopause and its hot flashes, you know you feel like your brain isn't functioning on all cyclinders. (Many women say the same thing about being pregnant, but that's a little different story than this one.) I find menopause fascinating from a neurofeedback perspective. Let me share with you an "inside" view of the brain during hot flashes and you'll see what I mean about menopause being firmly in your head! (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480114 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:32:49 +0100 480114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480117&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2006%2F10%2F31%2F2463667.html I've had a number of clients with migraines who are trying to understand why there are so many different triggers for migraine headaches and how neurofeedback can help even if they don't stop avoiding those triggers. This is one of the ways I explain the experience of getting migraines. (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480117 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:51:05 +0100 480117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480121&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2006%2F7%2F24%2F2156856.html I saw an article today that emphasized for me why we should always try to look at alternatives to medication for chronic problems such as headaches. (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480121 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:16:56 +0100 480121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=438173&cid=t_93946_117_f&fid=34444&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fallergies-and-asthma%2F2006%2F01%2Fsinus-headaches-for-2006.html There are many reasons for a headache during the holidays, but mine was due to sinusitis. Like many other folks, for as long as I can remember, I've had hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis. A couple of times a year, I get sinusitis, which usually causes a toothache, apparently located at the base of an upper incisor. I also get a feeling of pressure at my cheeks, and a sinus headache. I've learned that sinusitis is caused by rhinitis, specifically swelling of the nasal mucosa at the areas deep in the nose where the sinuses normally drain. The fancy term for this area is the osteo-meatal complex, or OMC for short. Your doctor would need a fiberoptic scope to view this area, a $1000 instrument that only ENT docs have in their office. However, the symptoms of rhinosinusitis are distinc... Allergies and Asthma blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=438173 Thu, 12 Jan 2006 05:00:00 +0100 438173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480126&cid=t_93946_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2005%2F10%2F6%2F1284116.html Sydney got migraines. Serious migraines. Every day. Sometimes she would get a migraine shortly after getting up and it would last until she went to bed that night.You may know what that's like. ... Sydney worked with me using a neurofeedback technique called passive infrared hemoencephalography or pirHEG, for short. (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480126 Thu, 06 Oct 2005 18:50:35 +0100 480126