01. Losing your mind over headaches? It is mid-morning. You had a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast and your usual morning coffee with two painkillers. Is a splitting headache part of your daily routine? Read02. Migraine blues It is hot and you are sitting in traffic. You suddenly realise you have not had your morning cup of coffee and, to top it all, you feel those flashing lights behind your eyes. Read 03. Migraines take toll on family life Migraines take a heavy toll on family life at numerous households throughout South Africa, and many of the sufferers are women, writes a headache expert. Read 04. Cluster headache This rare group of headaches occur repeatedly (over one or several days) in groups or clusters - hence the name cluster. They usually begin as a minor pain around one eye. Read 05. The wrong painkillers? You have a headache, and have already taken four headache tablets, but no luck. You then try two other types – painkillers are painkillers, aren't they? Not so, say the experts. Read 06. Headache: a treatment overview Lifestyle changes and medication can play a major role in the treatment of headache.
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07. Headache Or migraine misery Too often, what you may think is a stress, sinus or tension headache could actually be a migraine. Read 08. Headaches: The productivity killer One in five employees at a company suffers from headaches that impair their ability to do their jobs effectively. An expert has advice. Read 09. How not to treat a migraine If you're taking over-the-counter medicines for migraines, there's a good chance you're setting yourself up for more headaches down the line. Read 10. Interesting facts about headaches Most of us get headaches at one time or another - and they're not pleasant. How many of these facts did you know? Read |