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 Practical Tips for Dealing
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| It is the hope of all headache pain sufferers to find a way to keep any
headache whether it is severe or minor from happening at all. Researching the natural ways of preventing head pain is a great start to improving your
everyday life. But what can you do when a headache begins? How can you cope with the pain when it is already too late to prevent it from starting? Depending
on the type of headache you are suffering from, there are simple things that can be done to help you through the pain and discomforts associated with major
headaches. |
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Migraine Headaches
For migraine sufferers the first opportunity to reduce pain and discomfort comes at the first sign of the headache. Many persons who suffer from migraine
headaches will have a short window of opportunity to take pain relievers or migraine medications prior to the onslaught of pain, before taking medicine will
become less and less effective. Most people have noted visual disturbances just prior to the head pain. These visual oddities are described as ‘auras’,
‘shadows’ and ‘strange lights’. Other sufferers have stated that a strange tingling on the side of the face, or a sudden flushing of the cheeks occurs just
before pain does. Less often migraine sufferers have noted a specific smell that alerts them to the upcoming headache, others report repeated sneezing or
unusual tastes in the mouth such as a metallic flavor. To help cope with the migraine headache then, it is vital to note these warning signs and immediately
begin taking measures to limit pain and take control of the headache before it escalates.
Besides pain medicines some have found that quickly applying ice to the head has provided some relief, though this will not stop the pain or end the
headache it can alleviate some discomfort. Persons whose pain does not remain in one locality during the duration of the headache can move the ice as the
pain travels. Some sufferers refer to this as ‘chasing’ the pain.
Blocking out light from any windows or doors can also create an environment that is less traumatic to the person who copes with light sensitivity. Light
sensitivity can also be coped with by wearing dark glasses indoors or out.
Another popular tool used by many who cope with migraines is to drink caffeinated drinks as soon as they feel a migraine coming on. Many also continue using
caffeine during the most severe portion of the head pain as well as the residual pain that can continue for days after the original primary headache has
passed. Caution should be taken when trying this because while many people have reported a benefit from using caffeine others have noted caffeine as a
migraine trigger or in other words some believe caffeine to be the cause of their migraine headache.
One thing almost all migraine sufferers agree on is that sleep benefits them greatly. One woman who copes with migraines on a monthly basis says “Of
everything I have tried nothing brings more relief than being able to sleep off most of the pain”. Some feel that even sleeping for several minutes can help
to slow the escalation of pain substantially. Most feel though that in order to get over the bulk of the pain they will need a couple hours of sleep in a
quiet place. This sleep can feel like the brain has been ‘reset’ or rebooted in a sense allowing you to return to a level of function again.
Cluster Headaches
Unlike migraine and tension headaches, cluster headache generally isn't associated with triggers such as hormonal, dietary or stress. Some people with
cluster headaches are heavy drinkers and cigarette smokers. If it is found to be the cause many people with cluster headaches stay completely away from
alcohol during a cluster period. If you suffer from cluster headaches avoiding alcohol and tobacco may be a good way to start trying to limit the
occurrences of these miserable headache sets. |
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Often men and women who suffer from cluster headaches find that changes
in their sleep patterns are directly related to the occurrences of the primary headaches. It has been noted that at times of vacations when sleep habits are
altered or perhaps when someone takes a new job or job shift that causes them to rise earlier or got to bed later that there will be an increase in
occurrences and often severity of the headaches. Coping with cluster headaches can then be helped by managing a tight sleep schedule.
This should be especially given attention during the two months of the year that cluster headaches are most often reported to increase. These months are
January and July. It may also be helpful to avoid stress if possible and major diet changes as some have felt that these have added to their problem. |
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