Headache Types, Causes, and Cures
Our slogan says what this website is all about. We try to give you useful information about headaches. What are the symptoms and causes of each headache type? If there isn’t any known headache cure, we will at least give you a method of headache prevention or relief.
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What Can Cause a Headache Over Your Left Eye?
By: Chad Melius
If you have never had a headache over the left eye, consider yourself lucky. Lots of people suffer from this condition. These headaches can come on very quickly and, for some people, they are excruciatingly painful. There are many possible triggers for them, and you can hope to get relief only through the process of elimination.
When did you start getting the headache over your left eye? You need to figure out when the condition started, so you have a reference point from which to conduct your investigation.
Was there a change in your vision? As we age our eyes may not see properly, and this diminished vision would lead to eyestrain and headaches over one, if not both, eyes.
Schedule an appointment with your local eye doctor for a checkup. This is a good habit to develop anyway. The eye doctor can detect a reduction in visual acuity, and prescribe corrective lenses that should take the strain off your eyes. If your headaches are gone after changing your glasses, then you have solved the problem.
If you have no problem with your vision, you should still visit your doctor, to see if you have a more serious condition. Your physician will check for lots of things like high blood pressure, which can cause headaches, as well as many other physical ailments. If you eat a lot of processed foods and get little to no exercise, then you are a candidate for developing high blood pressure.
There are also allergies that could have an effect on you, but not bother other members of your household. Your doctor can performed an allergy test, to see if there are any compounds you are sensitive to. If so, perhaps removing them from your environment will help alleviate the headaches above your left eye.
If vision problems, high blood pressure, and allergies are not the answer to your headache problem, then it’s time to look at your current lifestyle. Some of us work too many hours, and don’t get enough sleep. If you are stressed about money or other matters, it can affect your health, and your body responds to this stress by developing a headache.
Try to simplify your life as much as possible. Discuss your problems with people you can trust. Sometimes just venting your frustrations to another person can provide you with some stress relief.
One thing is certain: having a headache over the left eye is not normal! … nor is it part of getting older. Your body is reacting to something negative, and the longer you take to treat it, the more painful your headaches will become.
Headache Location vs Eye Dominance
By: Chad Melius
Many visitors to this website come here searching for information on headaches over an eye ( left, right, or unspecified ). In researching the topic of headache location, I could find no information about why a headache might be in a certain location. One thought that came to mind was that it might have something to do with a person’s eye dominance. Read more …
Are Headaches a Sign of Labor?
By: Chad Melius
This post will give a brief reply to this popular question, to help relieve any anxiety suffered by women who may be concerned about whether childbirth is imminent.
Headaches may sometimes be a sign of labor, but they are not always so. A combination of symptoms is a more reliable signal that the baby is on the way. Read more …
What causes a headache above your right eye?
By: Chad Melius
We have all had an intense headache at some point during our lives. Headaches vary widely in terms of intensity and duration, but in fact we all know how to easily take care of an uncomfortable headache very quickly. The most common way to alleviate headache pain is to take an aspirin or a pill specifically made to attack the pain and discomfort. Read more …
Is There a Detox Headache Remedy?
By: Roger Headpress
Before we broach the question in the title, you should know that we’re NOT talking here about “detox” in the sense of kicking a drug habit. Nor are we referring to the new album soon to be released by Dr. Dre. Read more …
Childbirth: Causes of Headaches
Michelle Collins, a certified nurse-midwife, explains some of the causes of headaches duing pregnancy.
Note: Here is another short video in response to your inquiries about “headaches: a sign of labor?” ~ Roger Headpress, Admin
Migraine vs Sinus Headaches
By: Roger Headpress
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A common question from headache sufferers is, “I have a headache above the right eye. What type of headache is it, and how do I get rid of it?” From this information alone, it is not possible to answer the question, since a “headache above eye” can be caused by several different things.
Many people, including doctors, mistake a sinus headache for a migraine headache. The reason they are fooled is because both types of headaches can have similar symptoms. Read more …
Childbirth: The Signs of Labor
Your body can signal the beginning of labor as much as two weeks before the actual event. You should learn to recognize these signs. Michelle Collins, a certified nurse-midwife, describes these signals.
Note: I have been asked for more posts about “headaches: a sign of labor?”, so here is a short video with some information about that ~ Roger Headpress, Admin
About Adderall and Its Side Effects
Adderall is a stimulant medicine used, for both children and adults, in the treatment of ADHD ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ). It consists of a mixture of four amphetamine compounds.
One reason Adderall is used, in preference to a single-compound medicine like Ritalin, is because it covers a broader range of symptoms. Another reason is because it is only taken once a day. Read more …
