| When it comes to recurring headache causes, the | | | | With over use, now the condition is analgesic |
| most common is migraine. See if you have two | | | | rebound headache syndrome. This can be one of |
| of the following symptoms for migraine | | | | the most difficult to treat recurring headache |
| headaches: | | | | causes. |
| - Throbbing headache lasting 4-72 hours | | | | Trigeminal Neuralgia Although somewhat rare, |
| - Light bothers you | | | | trigeminal neuralgia can reoccur years after the |
| - Loud sounds or strong smells like perfume, | | | | first bout of neuralgia. What is neuralgia? Just |
| bother you. | | | | means pain in a nerve. Specifially the nerve which |
| Additionally you probably have one of the | | | | runs along the side of the face and the jaw. |
| following: | | | | Most of the time this is provoked by a virus or |
| - Nausea and/or vomiting | | | | dental work but sometimes the cause is unknown. |
| - Loss of appetite during the headache | | | | Additional Causes of Recurring Headache You |
| - Vertigo (or dizziness) | | | | cannot forget about the food items in our |
| If so the diagnosis is migraine. The MOST | | | | environment now that cause headaches. Many |
| common cause is something you and I can | | | | foods contain chemicals to enhance flavor, MSG |
| control. Hey who knew? It's STRESS. Yup, good | | | | being the most famous, which provoke |
| old, plain old stress! We all have stress..everyone | | | | headaches. Caffeine overuse is another migraine |
| has it but the key is how do you manage it? Do | | | | trigger. |
| you exercise regularly to relieve stress or is your | | | | - Headache and food triggers |
| idea of stress relief sitting on the couch watching | | | | - Caffeine and headaches. |
| TV? | | | | - Overuse of opiods with addiction. |
| Cluster Headache Cluster headaches, are a second | | | | Jaw and tooth problems can also cause recurring |
| recurring headache cause and occur mostly in | | | | headaches. These are best managed by a dentist. |
| men. They tend to last less than two hours. | | | | If you feel you are suffering from TMJ |
| Spring and Fall seem to be the most popular | | | | symdrome, a dentist who specialises in this |
| times for this and every year the clinics will be | | | | problem is the best person to help you. These |
| crowded with cluster headache patients coming in. | | | | conditions can include: |
| Cervicogenic Headache Another cause of | | | | - Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) |
| headache that many are unfamiliar with, is | | | | - Dental abcesses |
| cervicogenic headache. Now wait a minute! What | | | | - Post extraction infections |
| are these big medical terms! Simply put: it's a pain | | | | - Dental caries |
| in the neck. Literally. Many times simple lifestyle | | | | - Poor fitting dentures |
| changes and a short course of medication relieves | | | | Ear, nose and throat disorders can refer to the |
| the problem. This headache is closely related to | | | | head and provoke migraines and headaches. A |
| tension headache. | | | | throrough evaluation for headaches should rule |
| Analgesic Rebound Headache Additionally, there is | | | | out: |
| over use of over the counter medications like | | | | - Sinus problems |
| Tylenol Sinus or Excedrine Migraine. These | | | | - Trauma such as perforated eardrum |
| medications used more than three times a week | | | | - Chronic ear infections |
| are a definite cause of recurring headache. One in | | | | - Rare tumor of the inner ear: schwannoma |
| particular that I refer to is the Claritin D Sinus | | | | Obviously the key here is to find a good physician |
| Headache. When in pain you will reach for anything | | | | or practitioner who can help you sort out your |
| to take the headache away. | | | | headache profile. |