Headache Articles A-Z
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A headache diary is one tool you can use to help determine possible headache triggers. This eMedTV article explains how to use a headache diary and describes how this tool will help your doctor determine the best treatment for your headaches.
Headache medicines can include over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications. This eMedTV page outlines the medications that are available for headache relief and provides details on specific medicines for migraines and cluster headaches.
Most people find that medication is the best option for headache relief. This part of the eMedTV Web site highlights the various medicines (prescription and over-the-counter) available for headache relief, and also discusses natural relief options.
Nausea, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light or sound are among the common symptoms of headaches. This eMedTV segment explores other headache symptoms and explains which symptoms may require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV page explains that prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, preventative medicine, and lifestyle changes are a few of the options for headache treatment. This page focuses on treatment options for three types of chronic headaches.
Stress, dehydration, and certain foods are among the common headache triggers. This eMedTV page covers these and other common triggers of headaches and explains that the best way to prevent headaches is to figure out what triggers headaches for you.
A headache can involve pain or aching that occurs in the head, face, mouth, or neck. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at headaches, describing their causes, the various types, how they are diagnosed, and treatment options.
The two most common types of headaches in children are tension headaches and migraines. This eMedTV page explains the triggers of headaches in children (such as hormonal changes), and also discusses when to call a doctor about headaches in a child.
This eMedTV page takes a look at how headaches can be caused by certain triggers, such as stress or dilated blood vessels. This article also explains when you should seek medical attention for a headache. Headche is a common misspelling of headaches.
Up to 40 percent of people have at least one severe headache each year. This eMedTV resource explains what a headache is and discusses when you should seek medical attention for headache symptoms. Headech is a common misspelling of headaches.
As this portion of the eMedTV archives explains, headaches can occur when certain triggers affect specific nerves. This page also describes how your healthcare provider may diagnose your headache. Heatache is a common misspelling of headaches.
Headaches can vary in the frequency of the pain, the location of the pain, and how long the pain lasts. This eMedTV page explores some of the differences between the various types of headaches. Hedache is a common misspelling of headaches.
Home remedies for headaches can include lying down in a dark room or drinking peppermint tea. This eMedTV page takes a look at some other home remedies for headaches and describes situations in which your headaches could indicate something serious.
This eMedTV article gives an overview of Imitrex, a prescription medication used to treat migraines. This page covers how Imitrex works and conditions to let your doctor know about before you take the drug. Imatrex is a common misspelling of Imitrex.
Amerge is a medication used to relieve symptoms associated with migraine headaches. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of Amerge and a link to more detailed information about the medication. Imerge is a common misspelling of Amerge.
Imitrex can be prescribed to help treat a migraine headache. This eMedTV page takes a look at how Imitrex works to relieve symptoms of migraines and also outlines the different forms of Imitrex available. Imetrex is a common misspelling of Imitrex.
Imitrex is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine headaches that have already started. This eMedTV page discusses how Imitrex works and when and how to take it, as well as its potential side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.
Imitrex alternatives include lifestyle changes and other drugs. This eMedTV Web page lists some specific lifestyle changes that may improve migraines (like getting regular exercise), as well as drugs used for preventing or treating them.
Side effects may occur with the use of Imitrex, and heart problems are among the drug's rare side effects. This eMedTV article explains that you should call your doctor or 911 right away if you have any possible heart attack symptoms while on Imitrex.
The usual dose of Imitrex tablets for treating migraine headaches is 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg. This eMedTV page also lists the Imitrex dosages for people using Imitrex Nasal Spray or Imitrex Injection, as well as factors that can affect Imitrex dosing.
This eMedTV page explains how Imitrex drug interactions can raise the level of Imitrex in your blood or your risk of dangerous side effects. Some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Imitrex include triptans, MAOIs, and ergot medications.
Using Imitrex for migraines is often a successful treatment option for many people. This eMedTV Web page explains how Imitrex works to treat migraines and reminds that the drug can only treat migraines once they start and cannot prevent them.
