Migraine Headache

Results of a recent poll of headache-patients show that 60% of people suffered from migraine headaches, 17% suffered from tension headaches, 10% suffered from sinus/allergy headaches, and 13% suffered from other types of headaches. Over 90% of people will eventually experience one form of a headache. There are over 32 million Americans that suffer from migraine headaches alone. The best way to treat headaches is to understand which head pain disorder one suffers from. Below is a list of common head pain disorders with some common symptoms associated with each.

Migraine Headache

• Throbbing and intense pain
• The pain is usually fealt through one side of the head, however, the pain can move from side to side and sometimes even affect both sides.
• Pain is usually near the eye of the affected side
• Can last for hours, days, or even weeks

• Constant mild to moderate pain
• Usually accompanied by tightening of shoulder and neck muscles
• The pain is usually fealt on both sides of the head
• Can last for hours or even up to a week

• Mild to moderate pain
• Centered around sinuses, above and below the eyes
• Sometimes pressure may be fealt behind the eyes

Fioricet or Butalbital can be used to relieve migraines and tension headaches.