To limit frequency, physicians urge patients in Savannah to identify potential triggers. Unfortunately, new research suggests that this strategy may not be as sound as once thought. Are Triggers to Blame? While they aren't exactly sure why people get migraines, medical experts have long believed that specific triggers can help bring them [...]
Have you ever had to drop out of a family activity because of your ? If so, then you’re not alone. In fact, most people with chronic headaches and migraines report that they’re not the only ones who suffer–headaches also affect children and spouses. When you’re suffering from chronic migraines, the last thing [...]
If you’ve been wondering what nerve causes migraines, you’re in the right place. It’s National Migraine Awareness Month, so we decided to do our part by focusing on the nerve that serves as the origin point of migraines: the trigeminal nerve. At Beyond Exceptional Dentistry in Savannah, GA, {{{{link id='533' text='we want our patients [...]
We know that are linked with . But TMJ is not a singular condition. It’s actually an umbrella term that describes several closely linked conditions that share symptoms but are quite different. So are all TMJs linked to migraines, or just some types? That’s the focus of a new study, which shows [...]
There are many that you can avoid. Chief among them is food. Once you identify what foods can set off a , you can just steer clear of them. The same thing with activities that give you migraines, such as certain types of exercise or maybe playing some styles of video games. [...]
Did you know that Savannah ranks #1 in the United States for migraines? Based on a study co-authored by Dr. Victor Rosenfeld, a neurologist at SouthCoast Health in Savannah, some patients had to leave the area due to their . The combination of dramatic and frequent barometic pressure shifts, and allergens and pollens seem [...]
is one of the most common symptoms of illness and conditions. Dehydration? Headache. Overexertion? Headache. Flu? Headache. So how do you ? One of the great ways to do this is to keep track of your headaches with a headache diary. You can use a physical diary, but these days there are [...]
Many people with struggle to keep them under control. “Avoiding triggers” is great advice, but when there are so many potential triggers out there, this can be challenging. And with some triggers, there is just nothing you can do. Everybody has bills, and for some of us, sitting down to pay the [...]
The Association of Migraine Disorders has coordinated the Shades for Migraine campaign, which seeks to have everyone wear tinted lenses on June 21. The campaign is intended to show solidarity with migraine sufferers and encourage Congress to fund non-opioid alternatives in the treatment of migraines. Presumably, this is because sunglasses actually [...]
If you have , you may have sometimes had to go to the ER for treatment. The pain can be that severe, and it may seem immune to any treatment you’ve tried. So the ER seems reasonable. Why Avoid the ER with a Migraine. The ER can actually be a bad place to go [...]
Your painful bite is causing you , but why aren’t you getting it repaired? We understand that you assume bite repair is complicated because it sometimes requires . And, it’s true, it can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a rundown on some of the possible scenarios [...]
June is National Migraine Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to promote awareness of the complexity of and why people need to keep pursuing treatment options rather than sticking with a poorly functioning migraine treatment. One aspect of the complexity seems to turn conventional wisdom about migraines on its head. New research [...]
Kristin Pullum had suffered for years. Since the age of 16, she experienced , face pain, and jaw pain. Although she had seen multiple doctors over the years, none could relieve her symptoms. Instead, her symptoms worsened with time. But a has not only given her relief from her pain, it’s given [...]
If you’ve been diagnosed with new daily persistent (NDP) headaches, you are probably frustrated. A diagnosis often points the way to successful treatment, but not so with NDP headaches, which even headache specialists admit is not well understood and not easy to treat. It’s possible, though, that part of the problem is that some cases [...]
Among the most common people report is . Controlling stress is a successful technique many people use to help reduce their . But as a blogger on Migraine.com recently pointed out, it isn’t always the stress itself that leads to migraines. It may be related behaviors. What Do You Do When [...]
We understand: reading the list of symptoms for TMJ for the first time can leave you incredulous: how can one condition cause so many (and so far-reaching) symptoms? But it’s the truth. And new research is showing not only how TMJ can lead to jaw pain, , neck pain, and more, but also how [...]
We have long known that migraines could be impacted by a wide variety of triggers, but it was still surprising at just how strongly migraines were linked to lower back pain in a recent study. Although the study itself didn’t offer an explanation for the link, we might be able to: . [...]
If you suffer from , you might have seen the advertisements or articles telling you that you can learn how to avoid jaw pain through techniques like meditation and mindfulness. However, this is not usually a good solution to TMJ and related problems, including chronic pain. Although your jaw pain may relate to your [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) can develop from an acute cause, like a blow to the jaw or whiplash related to a car accident. But it can also develop for subtle reasons, which may be things you do every day. Here are some of the things you might be doing to increase your , [...]
Most of the time when we talk about , we are talking about its many symptoms, such as jaw pain, , ear pain, ringing in the ears, neck pain, and more. But there is another kind of TMJ that we have to be aware of: asymptomatic TMJ. What Is Asymptomatic TMJ? Asymptomatic [...]
In the Battle of the Sexes, there are many places where men and women might argue about who has it worse, but there is one place where women have a definite edge: . A dubious honor, to be sure, but one that might help us understand how to effectively treat migraines. More Common, More [...]
are very nonspecific symptoms. They can be related to many different conditions, some of which are very serious. But how do you know if your headache is just a serious headache or migraine, or if it's something else even more important? A brain tumor, for example, is a very rare condition, but they [...]
We have long suspected it, and for many people it seems to be confirmed by life experience, but science is showing more and more that there is a strong connection between and stress. Now a German study shows that this is true and that the strongest link is between tension headaches and stress. [...]
A new study shows that when lightning strikes in the area, sufferers are more likely to experience . Lightning strikes can even trigger people to begin getting migraines even if they had never gotten them before. Tracking Headaches and Lightning Storms Researchers at the University of Cincinnati recruited headaches sufferers identified by the International [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as , is a trying condition that afflicts millions of Americans, who are forced to cope with , chewing problems, jaw popping and chronic pain. In search of relief, many people are willing to try all sorts of unproven remedies, such as acupuncture, herbs, special pillows and more. [...]
Countless Americans endure some form of chronic pain, which significantly impacts their work and social lives. While many rely on , others are exploring alternative remedies which employ non-medicinal strategies. Recently, a team of researchers tested reflexology to see if it might hold painkilling powers in Savannah, GA. While their study did yield promising [...]
