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What do acclaimed film director Frank Capra, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson and sorrowful writer Franz Kafka all have in common? They all suffered from the terrible condition known as cluster headache.
There are several different types of headaches and migraines, and it can often be difficult to tell them apart. However, once you know which type of pain you are experiencing, you and your doctor can work together to form a plan to treat your headaches.
Migraines have plagued people for centuries, and they were first documented around 3,000 B.C. Famous people have suffered from migraines across the ages, including Julius Caesar, Ulysses S. Grant and Thomas Jefferson, and they all received different treatments according to the methods that were popular at the time. Doctors initially did not have an understanding of severe headaches and their causes, which led to some interesting techniques and treatments to prevent migraines and alleviate the...
Migraines tend to come on at the most inopportune moments. For patients who travel for business or relaxation, worrying about potential migraines can easily disrupt their travel plans. The fact is that modern travel is filled with certain stressors and factors that can actually trigger migraines.
Preparing for a migraine headache is like preparing for that moment when we finally shuffle off this mortal coil. How can one consciously prepare for inevitable events that can strike at any time of day or night? As the famous Dutch humanist Erasmus once said: Prevention is better than the cure.
Women are twice as likely to suffer from migraines, and medical researchers are focusing their efforts on understanding how this chronic neurological disease can be treated. A recent study performed by researchers from a Boston medical center suggests a strong link between depression and migraines in women.
