By roy, on April 27th, 2011%
When we mention migraine headache treatment, we open a Pandora’s box. There are different migraine treatments for different types of headaches, and some of the same migraine medications are also standard treatment for different types of migraines.
If your one of the lucky ones that has a migraine occasionally “maybe lucky wasn’t the best word to use, but many suffer every day” something as simple as Excedrin migraine or Advil migraine, with a few hours lying down in a quite room may be all you need.
But if your migraines are frequent, one a week of so, they need appropriate treatment.
First, find a headache specialist as close to your home as you can. Your probably going to a doctor or a neurologist now, “notice I said neurologist” and I hate to break the news, but all are not headache specialist.
Even headache specialist sometimes make the wrong call, and migraine sufferers still suffer. (You may be the best doctor your head knows.)
You should read, and study headache and migraines until you are quite familiar with them. Keeping something as simple as a diary may not only help you, but will be of great benefit for your doctors assessments, and treatment of your migraines and headaches.
Many migraine sufferers have something that triggers their migraines, and headaches. (Foods and beverages.) If you make a connection, you could very well have migraine relief.
If . . . → Read More: Migraine Headache Treatment for Different Migraine Headaches
By roy, on April 20th, 2011%
Question by Katie: How do I locate the diagnosis code for migraine headache?
The diagnosis code for headache is 784.0 and the diagnosis code for migraine is 346.X (X depends on specifics of the migraine, but this diagnosis needs a 4th digit). I am confused on if there is even a combined diagnosis code for “Migraine headache” or if I would have to list both. I would think there would be a combined code, but this is the only diagnosis code I am questioning in my work book. Please help if you know. Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by pelicanThe information at these sites might help. They reference the different codes for migraines.
http://www.icd9data.com/2010/Volume1/320-389/340-349/346/346.0.htm
http://www.icd9data.com/2010/Volume1/320-389/340-349/346/default.htm#346.0
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By roy, on March 12th, 2011%
Headaches can take a serious toll on a child’s quality of life by limiting participation in social events, play, sports and school-related activities. Between 4 to 10 percent of children suffer from migraines headaches each year, according to the American Headache Society…
View full post on Headache / Migraine News From Medical . . . → Read More: Loyola Opens Headache Clinic Exclusively Devoted To Children
By roy, on January 13th, 2011%
Question by ladeedah: I have Irritable bowel syndrome and gastritis , what OTC meds can i use for a headache?
I have IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) and Gastritis and I’ve been getting headaches a lot , is there any pain medications that will get rid of my headache but not harm my stomach so much?
Best answer:
Answer by SandraYour headaches may be due to the IBS. I have Ulcerated Colitis and have severe headaches if I don’t eat right. As for over the counter? Not much out there. I take Flexeril, it is prescribed by your physician but is relatively cheap. My headaches are caused by tension in the neck and shoulders which stems from the colitis and manifests in my neck and shoulders. Not sure but this could be your problem. The Flexeril helps to relax those muscles. Good luck.
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By roy, on December 8th, 2010%
What are headaches?
Headaches rank amongst the most common and frequent ailments. A headache is not a disease, but may be indicative of other underlying problems. Although common and generally not serious, headaches are common in about 50-75% of all teens. However, recurrent headaches can upset and worry an individual to a great extent. The most common types of headaches that people in their teens and early twenties have are tension headaches and migraines. In some cases these problems may require a visit to a medical provider.
Treatment of an uncomplicated headache is usually symptomatic with over-the-counter painkillers although, headaches like migraines may require specific treatment. The occurrence of migraine headache could also be the result of particular allergic triggers like stress or some unambiguous foods which should then be avoided.
There are three types of primary headaches: tension-type (muscular contraction headache), migraine (vascular headaches), and cluster. Cluster headaches are sharp, extremely painful headaches that tend to occur several times per day for months and then go away for a similar period of time.
Some other rare types of headaches include:
· Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (headache with visual symptoms due to raised intracranial pressure)
· Ictal headache
· Brain freeze (also known as: ice cream headache)
· Thunderclap headache
· Vascular headache
· Toxic headache
· Coital cephalalgia (also known as: sex headache)
· Hemicrania continua
· Rebound headache (also called medication overuse headache, . . . → Read More: Headache Pain Relief Treatment
By roy, on November 12th, 2010%
So You Have Been Given A Diagnosis – Has This Been Helpful To You?
I suspect not, for diagnosis is based on a set of signs and symptoms – a diagnosis does not give you any information as to what is causing your headache or migraine.
The diagnosis you have been given is based on the International Headache Society’s classification system. However, because consistent research is lacking and evidence for assumptions is inadequate, a large part of the diagnostic classification system is based on expert opinion and compromise; the system is subject to criticism and frequently challenged. The authors of the classification system have acknowledged this, indicating that the system is unwieldy, lengthy and very detailed and that it was essentially intended for research rather than as a clinical tool. This is not assisted by the fact that there are overlapping symptoms between cervicogenic (neck-related) headache, tension-type headache and migraine (making differential diagnosis unconvincing), and increasing evidence which suggests that the different headache types share a common mechanism – perhaps the different headache and migraine types are not separate entities, but simply different expressions of the same process.
It is interesting to note that the ‘triptans’ (medication designed specifically to abort the migraine process) are effective in managing migraine, tension-type headache, menstrual migraine, cluster headache, sinus headache, cervicogenic and post-traumatic (whiplash) headache – Why? . . . → Read More: If You Hate Getting Headache Read This Now!
By roy, on November 6th, 2010%
I get frequent headaches at the base of my skull. Like right above my neck. Does anyone know what causes that? And why is it always right there. It’s like my brain stem hurts…I know that’s not the case, but that’s where the headache . . . → Read More: What causes the headache in the back of your head?
By roy, on November 1st, 2010%
In recent times the International Headache Society has added a third primary group of headache(s) to the two primary headache types – migraine and tension-type headache.
This third primary group includes Cluster headache, Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania, and SUNCT (Short lasting Unilateral Neuralgia form headache attack with Conjunctival injection and Tearing!) and Hemicrania Continua.
Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania is very similar to Cluster Headache and is often described as the female equivalent of Cluster Headache (Cluster Headache is more frequent in males).
It is interesting to note a report demonstrating that both chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania and Hemicrania Continua (thought to be two different types of headache) respond to the same medication – Indomethacin. (Indomethacin is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug used to reduce pain)
I have written before that Cluster Headache and Hemicrania Continua respond to blocking or injecting of the greater occipital nerve i.e. a feature of Cervicogenic (neck-related) Headache – just more evidence to support the role of neck disorders in many different headache forms …..
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Appropriate . . . → Read More: Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania, Hemicrania Continua and Cluster Headache ? All From The Same Disorder?
By roy, on October 27th, 2010%
I am not in shape at all and every time that I work out I get a raging headache. I tried drinking lots of gatoraide last night after working out after the headache came on but it did not help. I have had cluster headaches in the past could they be brought on by overheating??? . . . → Read More: How come I get a headache when i work out?
By roy, on October 22nd, 2010%
I have had head aches on and off for my entire life, so my mom doesn’t want me to keep taking Tylenol, or any other pills because they’re not good for me. I was wondering what are some ways to relieve my headache . . . → Read More: What are ways to relieve a headache without medication?
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