Spinal headaches come about due to a lumbar puncture or an epidural block when a needle that has been placed in the spinal cord results in a leak of spinal fluid thus causing a change in the fluid pressure in this area. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally posted 2008-02-03 20:02:35. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Headaches are, well, a pain in the neck no matter how mild they are. When one comes along it can often shut you down in your tracks. Those who suffer from migraine headaches are quite familiar with the intense pain of a headache. However, if you are used to it, severe headaches can be quite a shock.

If you ever experience a sudden, severe
headache and vomiting, you may just think that you are coming down with the flu. That’s not necessarily so. The symptoms of a sudden severe headache and vomiting can be the sign of a serious medical concern, and actions should be taken immediately.

What are the Possible Issues?

Sometimes, sudden, severe headaches and vomiting are just a migraine headache, and therefore, you should have something prescribed for the pain if it turns out to be a chronic problem. Or, some have found that acupuncture is effective at dealing with a sudden severe headache and vomiting.

However, if it’s the first time you’ve experiences a sudden, severe headache and vomiting, you won’t have a diagnosis from your doctor, nor will you have any painkillers prescribed, so for safety’s sake, it’s best to get to a hospital. The onset of a sudden severe headache and vomiting may be a sign of a form of head trauma known as subarachnoid bleeding.

This is when bleeding occurs between the brain and the skull. This kind of injury happens most often after accidents in which the head was hit, and is severe enough that without proper medical care, a person could go into a coma or even die.

If a sudden, severe headache and vomiting is accompanied by a fever as well, there’s a possibility that you may be suffering from meningitis, which is a disease that affects the nervous system. This disease can cause enough damage to kill, and even if it doesn’t, common problems resulting from meningitis include hearing loss.

What to Do if You Are Suffering

To reiterate, if you’re experiencing a sudden, severe headache and vomiting, you must get to an emergency room immediately. Likewise, you should not try to drive yourself there. These horrible symptoms may compromise your ability to drive. You should call an ambulance or ask someone else to drive you.

Before help arrives, you should raise your head at an angle of about 30 degrees if you are not feeling nauseous. In any event, be sure to act as quick as you can if you are experiencing a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. If you do, then you have a greater chance of being fine.

Originally posted 2007-05-06 01:08:57. Republished by Old Post Promoter

I have suffered from several caffeine headaches because I drink a lot of caffeine through out the day. In fact, I had quite a caffeine withdrawal headache this morning because I slept until eleven. I usually wake up at seven in the morning, but the Red Sox are playing in Arizona this weekend and the games don’t start until ten at night. I got to bed late and therefore woke up late. My head was pounding from a caffeine headache and I knew immediately that I had to get some coffee inside of me. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally posted 2007-06-09 17:17:05. Republished by Old Post Promoter

What many people think are chronic sinus headaches may in fact not be that at all. Just because you have pain occurring in the sinus area does not mean it is a sinus headache. In fact, chronic sinus headaches are not seen often by doctors. Of course, if you are experiencing any chronic pain you should see a doctor immediately. Also, sign up for my newsletter to receive tips on how to cure headaches naturally and stay healthy overall.

Another fact that goes against common sense is that a chronic sinus headache is not as uncomfortable and painful as an acute one.  When sinuses are clogged bacteria can grow in the nasal passages creating an infection of the nasal passages commonly known as a sinus infection.

An acute sinus infection is actually quite painful and the pain can’t be treated by the most popular over the counter medications.  Chronic sinus headaches and acute sinus headaches will often require antibiotics to kill the infection as well as medications to alleviate the sinus pain.

How Do Migraine Headaches Factor In

Quite often, chronic sinus headaches are mistaken for what are actually migraine headaches. The pain occurs in much the same places in the face and head. However, the cause of migraine headaches are varied and rarely are related to an illness.

If an allergy does exist it would not cause a sinus headache, because with allergies such as pollen, dander, or dust which cause nasal drainage. The fact that there is drainage omits the possibility of chronic sinus headache occurrences.

Moreover, many people take over the counter medications for sinus headaches such as sinus relief medicines, allergy medicines, or other pain relieving medication. However, these medications often will have no effect on the headache.

Tension Headaches

Others mistake tension headaches for chronic sinus headache due to the nature of the pain.  Tension headaches can cause pain in the temples and across the forehead. Because of this many people do mistake tension headaches for chronic sinus headaches.

Regardless of the kind of pain you are experiencing if it is chronic there are 2 things you must do. First, you must tell your doctor if you already haven’t. Chronic sinus headaches can be pretty serious and should be treated immediately.

Second, if you are having any kind of chronic headache pain I would bet that it has something to do with your diet or physical health. You could be eating something that you are actually allergic to and as a result you get headaches. Do you exercise and manage stress properly. Pent up stress can lead to tension headaches, which are often chronic in nature. Also, be sure to sign up for my newsletter for health tips.

Originally posted 2007-07-12 20:49:05. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Many people believe that they are suffering from a bad cold or the flu when in fact they may really sinusitis. The typical cold and flu symptoms like nasal congestion, a sore and scratchy throat, high fever, fatigue, and of course the headache, are all symptoms of a sinus headache as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Originally posted 2007-05-21 23:27:31. Republished by Old Post Promoter