The People's Perspective on MedicineArticles categorized as Headache
The Inside Story of Tamiflu Side Effects & Benefits
What's the story on drugs for influenza: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Xofluza (baloxavir)? What about Tamiflu side effects? Beware nausea!
Antidepressant Combination (Amitriptyline & Sertraline) Caused Disastrous Convulsions
An antidepressant combination, sertraline (Zoloft) and amitriptyline (Elavil) increased the risk for seizures. Did it lead to brain damage?
Metformin (Glucophage) Side Effects & Complications
Metformin (Glucophage) is the most popular drug for type 2 diabetes, but it can be hard on the GI tract and kidneys. Metformin vs. cancer?
How Do You Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Aspirin?
Before starting a daily regimen, carefully consider the benefits and risks of aspirin. Will you be helped or harmed by this amazing drug?
Could Aimovig Prevent Your Painful Recurrent Migraines?
People who suffer with recurrent migraines may be able to prevent them with Aimovig, Ajovy or Emgality. This can be life changing.
Show 1339: Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve
Stimulating the vagus nerve can calm us down and reduce inflammation. It may have many applications in promoting health.
Is Aimovig Migraine Medicine an Advance or a Breakthrough?
Have you ever had a headache? How about a migraine? FDA has approved drugs like Aimovig, Ajovy and Emgality. How good are these migraine meds?
Why Did Hot Pepper Headache Land Man in the Emergency Room?
Hot pepper lovers search for ever hotter chili peppers. The Carolina Reaper is dubbed the hottest pepper in the world. Beware a headache!
Show 1294: New Treatments for Migraine Headaches
In this week's radio show, we interview a patient advocate and a headache specialist about new treatments for migraine headaches.
Can Feverfew at the First Sign of Migraine Prevent the Pain?
The medicinal herbs feverfew and butterbur can prevent migraine. Taking feverfew at the first sign of migraine stops the headache.
How Exercise Can Help Prevent Migraines
A new study suggests that regular exercise–around half an hour a day–could help prevent migraines. Activity reduces stress and insomnia.
COVID-19 Has Neurological Effects in Most Patients
Four out of five patients recovering from COVID-19 reported neurological effects such as headache, confusion or dizziness at some point.
What Medicines Stop a Cluster Headache Emergency?
A person suffering a cluster headache emergency needs something that will work right away. Inhaling oxygen can help. One reader found Zomig worked.
Will Vicks VapoRub Ease Facial Pain?
One reader found that applying a few dabs of Vicks to the forehead can ease facial pain. The essential oils in this remedy have analgesic activity.
How to Ease Migraine Pain without Prescriptions
What provokes your migraine pain? Finding out what sets your headaches off and arranging your life so you avoid the triggers can go a long way toward pain relief.
How Could a Cold Mouth Stop Your Migraine?
The key to stopping a migraine as soon as it starts could be a cold mouth. Ice, ice cream, icy drinks like iced tea or iced coffee and milk shakes have all provided relief.
Do You Absorb Magnesium from Your Armpits?
Applying milk of magnesia to your armpits can cut body odor. Scientists haven't seen proof that much magnesium is absorbed through the skin.
Is There a Beer That Won’t Cause Headaches?
A reader's careful detective work identified beer as his headache trigger. Can he find a beer to enjoy that won't cause him head pain?
How Can You Reduce Your Recurring Headaches?
One reader found that drinking tart cherry juice every night eliminated recurring headaches, perhaps due to the anti-inflammatory activity of cherries.
Can You Cure Killer Headaches With Ice Packs?
Did you know that there could be a scientific explanation for why ice packs work to overcome killer headaches? TRP ion channels respond to cold.
Medicine for Sore Feet Linked to Unexpected Headaches
Suddenly stopping arthritis medicine for sore feet had an unexpected and unwelcome result: rebound migraine headaches! What's the solution?
Will Ice Stop a Killer Headache?
Can wrapping the head in ice put a halt to severe head pain? One reader says yes; others try causing brain freeze by drinking ice water.
How Could Spicy Soup Stop Your Migraine?
Eating some spicy soup at the first hint of a migraine headache can stimulate TRP channels in the neurons and reverse the pain cascade.
Taking Vitamin D to Prevent Chronic Headaches
One reader found that vitamin D supplements could prevent chronic headaches. A Finnish study backs the testimonial up with data.
Is Lack of Vitamin D Behind Your Chronic Headaches?
Men with the lowest levels of vitamin D in their bloodstreams were twice as likely to suffer chronic headaches as men with the highest vitamin D levels.
Can Stopping Excedrin Suddenly Cause A Severe Headache?
Caffeine can boost the effectiveness of pain relievers, especially when it comes to headaches. But stopping caffeine quickly can cause withdrawal headaches.
Prescription for Licorice Pills Was Almost Lethal
We love licorice. High-quality natural licorice candy is wonderful. But too much licorice, whether as candy or in pills, can be dangerous in not deadly.
How to Stop a Migraine with a Mocha Frappuccino
A very cold drink to induce brain freeze might stop a migraine in its tracks. One reader says be sure it includes some caffeine.
How to Prevent Migraines by Eating Gluten-Free
Could following a gluten-free diet help a person avoid frequent migraine headaches? Those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity benefit.
Iced Cappuccino Heads Off Killer Headaches
Cold drinks or ice cream can sometimes stop a headache or migraine before it takes hold. Find out why an iced cappuccino might work this magic.
Brain Freeze Saved the Day By Stopping Migraine In Its Tracks
It seems counterintuitive that causing brain freeze could stop a migraine cold. We have heard from lots of headache sufferers that it works really well.
See How Brain Freeze Works Fast for Bad Headaches
How about an inexpensive and rapid remedy for really bad headaches? It could be as close as your freezer. Brain freeze can sometimes stop a migraine fast.
Simple Remedy to Ease Migraine Headache Pain
A reader describes an inexpensive, readily accessible remedy to ease migraine headache pain if used at the very first hint of a headache.
Sulfite Reaction from Healthy Veggies Triggers Horrible Headaches
Sulfite preservatives are hidden ingredients in many foods and can cause headaches and other hard-to-diagnose symptoms.
Must Wife Swear Off Chocolate to Avoid Horrible Headaches?
Many people fear that eating chocolate or drinking wine will trigger horrible headaches. For some migraine sufferers, this may be true, but not for all.
B Vitamin Riboflavin Helps Prevent Migraine Headaches
A simple supplement, the B vitamin riboflavin, can often be effective at preventing migraine headaches or reducing the pain.
Natural Cure for Headaches
A mixture of apple cider, lemon juice and honey in water provided one reader with a natural cure for headaches. What do you use for head pain?
Beware Brand Name Creep in the Drugstore
Brand name expansion is the name of the game in OTC drugs. The more shelf space the better for the company. It can lead to confusion for consumers.
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