 Types of Headaches
Headaches come in a number of forms, differentiated by their causes and specific symptoms. The appropriate treatment depends on the type of headache. The table below lists some of the more common types of headaches and possible treatments for them.
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Type of
Headache |
Symptoms |
Causes |
Treatment |
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Arthritis headache |
Pain at the back of the head or neck, made worse by movement; inflammation of joints and shoulder and/or neck muscles. |
Unknown. |
Take FEVERFEW supplements.
Caution: Do not use feverfew during pregnancy. |
Bilious
headache |
Dull pain in forehead and throbbing temples.
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Indigestion; overeating; lack of exercise . |
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Caffeine
headache |
Throbbing pain caused by blood vessels that have dilated. |
Caffeine withdrawal. |
Ingest a small amount of caffeine, then taper off. |
Classic
migraine |
Similar to common migraine, but preceded by auras such as visual disturbances, numbness
in arms or legs, smelling of strange odors, hallucinations. |
Excessive dilation
or contraction of blood vessels of the brain. |
FENUGREEK & THYME 8 3x a day for 3 days cleans head of mucous
See Liver Cleanse (below) - very important.
FEVERFEW Concentrate - 1 every day for prevention. 4 every hour for acute pain
LIVER CLEANSE - liver toxins are cause of many migraines
TIAO HE CLEANSE 10 pkg with 5 days off between each has helped many with headaches
FEMALE COMFORT if hormonal caused.
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Cluster
headache |
Severe, throbbing pain on one side of the head, flushing of the face, tearing of eyes, nasal congestion, occurring 1-3 times a day extract, over a period of weeks or months and lasting from a few minutes to several hours each time. |
Stress, alcohol, smoking. |
Take supplemental L-tyrosine, DL-phenylalanine, L-glutamine, quercetin.
Caution: Do not take L-tyrosine if you are taking an MAO inhibitor drug.
Do not take phenylalanine if you are pregnant or suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, or phenylketonuria (PKU)
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Common
migraine |
Severe throbbing pain, often on one side of the head; nausea; vomiting; cold hands; dizziness; sensitivity to light and sounds. |
Excessive dilation or contraction of blood vessels of
the brain. |
LIVER CLEANSE liver toxins are cause of many migraines -
See Liver Cleanse (above), very important
FEVERFEW Concentrate - 1 every day for prevention. 4 every hour for acute pain
TIAO HE CLEANSE 10 pkg with 5 days off between each has helped many with headaches
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Exertion
headache |
Generalized headache during or after physical exertion such as running or sexual intercourse, or passive exertion such as sneezing or coughing. |
Usually related to migraine or cluster headaches.
About
10 percent are
related to organic
diseases such as
tumors or blood
vessel malformation. |
Take nutritional
supplements such as
SUPER SUPPLEMENTAL
apply ice packs at the site of pain. |
Eyestrain
headache |
Usually bilateral, frontal pain. |
Eye muscle
imbalance;
uncorrected vision;
astigmatism. |
Correct vision. |
Fever
headache |
Headache develops with fever due to inflammation of blood vessels of the head. |
Infection. |
Reduce fever, apply ice packs. |
Hangover
headache |
Migraine-like, with throbbing pain and nausea. |
Alcohol causes dehydration and dilation of blood vessels in the brain. |
Drink plenty of quality water (Evian or Celtic is fine) and fruit juices. Apply ice to neck.
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Hunger
headache |
Strikes just before mealtime due to low blood sugar, muscle tension, and rebound dilation of blood vessels. |
Skipping meals; too-stringent dieting. |
Eat regular meals with adequate amounts of complex carbohydrates
and protein. |
Hypertension
headache |
Dull, generalized pain affecting a large area of the head and aggravated by movement or exertion. |
Severe high blood pressure |
Get blood pressure under control. |
Menstrual
headache |
Migraine-type pain shortly before, during, or after menstruation or at midcycle, at time of ovulation.,
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Variation in estrogen levels. |
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Sinus
headache |
Gnawing, nagging pain over nasal/sinus area, often increasing in severity as the day goes by. Fever and discolored mucus may be present. |
Allergies, infection, nasal polyps, food allergies. Often caused by blocked
sinus ducts or acute
sinus infection. |
Increase intake of VITAMIN A use moist heat to help get sinuses to drain.
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Tempororal
mandibular
joint (TMJ)
headache |
Temporal, above-ear, or facial pain; muscle contraction of one side of face; clicking or popping of jaw; neck or upper back pain; temple pain upon awakening. |
Stress, malocclusion (poor bite), jaw clenching,
gum chewing. |
Reduce stress; use relaxation techniques, biofeedback, nutritional supplements such as SUPER SUPPLEMENTAL ice packs.
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Temporal
headache |
Jabbing, burning, boring pain; pain in temple or around ear on chewing; weight loss; problems with eyesight. Usually seen in
people over 55. |
Inflammation of temporal arteries. |
Consult physician for steroid therapy.
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Tension
headache |
Constant pain, in one area or all over the head; sore muscles with trigger points in neck and upper back; lightheadedness, dizziness. The most common type of headache. |
Emotional stress, anxiety, worry, depression, anger, food allergies, poor posture. |
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TIC
douloureux |
Short, jabbing pains around the mouth, jaw, or forehead. More common in women over 55 years old. |
Unknown. |
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