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A headache (medically known as cephalalgia) is a condition of pain in the head; sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be interpreted as a headache. It ranks amongst the most common local pain complaints.

Headaches have a wide variety of causes, ranging from eye strain, sinusitis and tension to life-threatening conditions such as encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral aneurysms and brain tumors. When the headache occurs in conjunction with a head injury the cause is usually quite evident; however, many causes are more unclear. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Some experience headaches when dehydrated; caffeine withdrawal is another common cause.

Treatment of uncomplicated headache is usually symptomatic with over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen, although some specific forms of headaches (e.g. migraine) may demand other, more suitable treatment.

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Fact: Coffee cures coffee headaches.
philmoreira (Phil Moreira) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:23:18 -0000
Fact: Coffee cures coffee headaches.
@trixietraci Hope you feel better...try blue oil from Aveda for headaches.
FireIcePhotos (FireAndIcePhotos) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:21:41 -0000
@trixietraci Hope you feel better...try blue oil from Aveda for headaches.
Migraine? Occasional headaches do not stop for a week now...
foxbunny (Branko Vukelic) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:20:00 -0000
Migraine? Occasional headaches do not stop for a week now...
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Vikings receiver Percy Harvin misses his 3rd straight practice with migraine headaches; questionable for Sunday.
katierosenberg (katierosenberg) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:19:35 -0000
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Vikings receiver Percy Harvin misses his 3rd straight practice with migraine headaches; questionable for Sunday.
RT: @PruntyLady1 You ever notice how much @Shelreese yeLls all the time, « Yes Mom, I have noticed that. Always. Reason we have headaches xx
booshy_xx (Tanäsha) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:16:35 -0000
RT: @PruntyLady1 You ever notice how much @Shelreese yeLls all the time, « Yes Mom, I have noticed that. Always. Reason we have headaches xx
@EagleWebAssets Yep. The other end of the spectrum. I remember those headaches.
willdogs (Will) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:16:07 -0000
@EagleWebAssets Yep. The other end of the spectrum. I remember those headaches.

 
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Neurosurgery Forum - Ask doctors at The Cleveland Clinic a question about headaches and receive an answer free of charge. Forum offers medical advice about the latest treatment options and information on all aspects of the disease.
Meta Description: [ Interactive medical question and answer format about all neurological diseases and conditions. Patient question is replied to by online doctors from The Cleveland Clinic. Extensive library and archive of articles on neurology, neurosurgery. ]

About Headaches/Migraines - Includes articles, links, forum and open chat room.
Meta Description: [ Headaches and Migraines have plagued people throughout medical history. We will explore treatment methods for both headaches and Migraine disease, management techniques, current research, alternative and complementary therapies, migraine facts and statistics, support options, medications, headach... ]

AHS: American Headache Society - A professional society of health care providers dedicated to the study and treatment of headache and face pain. AHS brings together physicians and other health providers from various fields and specialties to share concepts and developments about headache and related conditions.
Meta Description: [ Migraine Headache .info presents a unique and efficient method of migraine headache treatment. ]

500 All Info about Chronic Pain, Headache, and Migraine - Information, support and advocacy for those with chronic pain, headaches, and Migraines and for those who care about them.

American Council for Headache Education - ACHE is a national non-profit patient/physician partnership providing support for sufferers of chronic headache while working to educate the public.
Meta Description: [ Migraine Headache .info presents a unique and efficient method of migraine headache treatment. ]

Ask NOAH: About Headache - Definition, care and treatment information and related conditions are offered by NOAH.

Discovery Health - Headache Center - Offers tips for becoming headache-free, treatments for migraines, tension and cluster headaches, a quiz, and a timeline of headache treatments through the ages.
Meta Description: [ Got sinusitis? Find out. Kids get migraines, too. Stress, fatigue and depression can lead to debilitating tension headaches. Check out Discovery Health's complete headache guide. ]

Dr.Rao - Defines headaches, and the different types such as tension, and magraine. Includes the causes, symptoms and treatment of each.
Meta Description: [ Dr.K.Rao offers finest migraine headache treatments using the extracts from the precious range of proven | rare exotic organic herbs...migraine headaches are a type of headache that some people get... ]

404 DrKoop.com: Medical Encyclopedia: Headache - Resources and information on migraines headaches and summer headaches.

eMedicine Health - Worst Headache of Your Life - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of headaches.
Meta Description: [ Headaches are a common reason for a visit to the doctor. Almost everyone gets headaches now and then. Some people have more serious types of headaches requiring specialized medical treatment. ... ]

Emergency Treatment of the Headache Patient - A guide for physicians and health care professionals written by Merle L. Diamond, M.D., Associate Director, Diamond Headache Clinic - Internal Medicine Department, Columbus Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

Excedrin Headache Resource Center - The Excedrin Headache Resource Center has information, advice, and Excedrin product information to help you manage headaches and migraines.

Family Healthsite - Discover the different types of headaches from tension to migraine, and learn how to prevent them. Provides the latest news on these disorders along with a quiz to gauge your understanding of them.
Meta Description: [ Discover the different types of headaches from tension to migraine, and learn how to manage and prevent them. ]

404 Head and Neck Pain Centers of Minnesota - A comprehensive, multispecialty center of excellence in the diagnosis and management of migraine and all head pain disorders. Staffed by exceptional, board certified physicians and a caring medical staff. Located in Maplewood, Minn.

Headache and Migraine Information - Written by independent healthcare experts; includes a locality directory for nearest practices.

Headache Care Network - Information about headache treatments and prevention and a physician finder.
Meta Description: [ The ultimate headache site. Features a wealth of headache resources, including news, message boards, and education. ]

Headache During Sex May Be Serious - Doctors respond to letter describing intense headache after sex.

Headache Impact Test - Interactive questionnaire for analyzing the lifestyle impact of headaches.

Headache Index Page - Links to research papers on headache and other online resources.
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Headache Institute at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center - Offers general information on headache, as well as information on specific treatment programs.
Meta Description: [ The Headache Institute is dedicated exclusively to recurrent head and facial pain, many who believed they needed to 'live with it' find relief. ]

Headache Stop - Offering non surgical TMJ (Tempro Mandibular Joint Syndrome) of the jaw treatment for migraine headaches and headache pain relief.
Meta Description: [ Do you have more than one Headache or Migraine Headache per month? You may be suffering from TMJ tempro mandibular joint syndrome. ]

Headache.net - In-depth articles and streaming Webcasts featuring leading headache experts.
Meta Description: [ Learn about migraine headache symptoms and treatment. Get information on the various types of headaches such as migraine headaches, sinus headaches, and cluster headaches, among others. Find out the causes of headaches and how to get relief. ]

Help for Headaches and Migraine - Comprehensive site providing news, educational, support, and advocacy resources for those with headache disorders and Migraine disease.
Meta Description: [ Help for Headaches and Migraine Disease from Teri Robert, Writer and Patient Advocate. ]

Houston Headache Clinic - Includes information about the clinic, headaches, links and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Widely recognized as one of the premiere American headache and migraine centers. The staff combines extensive experience, compassion and the latest technology in addressing your health problems ]

Life Beyond Headaches - Natural health specialist, author, and doctor of chiropractic offers information on non-drug treatments for chronic headache.

500 Manage Your Headache - Help about headaches, do and don’t for migraine, migraines and women and children.

Migraine Health Center - DrDonnica.com - Includes articles, myths, FAQs, press releases and links to other resources.
Meta Description: [ Have a headache that just won’t quit? Looking for advice on preventing recurring migraines? You’ve come to the right place! ]

Migraine Treatment - Everything You Need To Know About Migraine Treatment Before You Even Try To Treat Your Migraine Headache...

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National Headache Foundation - Information on headache causes and treatments, a support group list, a state list of NHF physician members (on request) and a quarterly newsletter.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Headache Information - Federal government's research programs on chronic headaches. Site includes several online publications about headache.
Meta Description: [ Headache information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]

New Hope for Headache Sufferers - How to recognize, prevent, and treat a largely unsuspected cause of headaches--adverse conditions in the gastrointestinal tract.
Meta Description: [ How to recognize, prevent, and treat a largely unrecognized cause of headaches--adverse conditions in the gastrointestinal tract. ]

New York Headache Center - Site offers general information on headache, as well as specific therapies offered at this facility, such as botox injections, acupuncture, magnesium infusion, feverfew, riboflavin, butterbur, oral appliances and other alternative or experimental therapies.
Meta Description: [ New York Headache Center is one of the leading centers in the world for research and treatment of migraine and all other headache types, including tension, cluster, sinus, chronic daily and rebound headaches, as well as chronic paroxismal hemicrania, neuralgia, TMJ s... ]

NINDS - SUNCT Headache Information Page - Information sheet about Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing. Compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Information sheet on SUNCT Headache compiled by NINDS. ]

NTI - Tension Suppression System - The only non-drug therapy to receive FDA approval for the treatment of migraine, the Tension Suppression System has also brought relief to many patients with chronic tension-type headache. Run by the dentist who invented it and includes information on its development, use and effectiveness, as well as a list of dentists who custom fit the device.

NYHeadacheDoctor - Provides information on headaches and facial pain. Includes a symptom check list, danger signs, treatments, women's issues and childhood headaches.
Meta Description: [ A leading internet source providing the latest information on headaches and facial pain developed by renowned headache expert, Lawrence C. Newman, M.D., written for both headache sufferers and health care professionals. ]

Overcoming Food Intolerances - Offers a food treatment method for preventing headaches and fatigue.
Meta Description: [ Describes a food treatment method that can overcome non-severe food intolerances and thereby prevent headaches and fatigue ]

Robbins Headache Clinic - News and information on headaches and treatments.
Meta Description: [ This is a site dedicated to helping people get rid of their headaches and migraines! ]

Self-Help for Headaches - Common causes of chronic headaches and a simple voice therapy by streaming audio or telephone. All free.
Meta Description: [ Cure for headaches using suggestion. Discusses various causes of headaches of the ordinary kind and migraine headaches, with possible psychological cures ]

The 6 Kinds of Headaches - Redbook looks at causes and treatments for different types of headaches.
Meta Description: [ And the way to cure yours ]

The Electronic Headache Support Group - Offers insights from neurologists and nurses who treat headache disorders, many of whom are headache sufferers.
Meta Description: [ Headache Central is a website dedicated to informing the public about migraine and how to help themselves as well as how to find help in these frustrating times. It is written and maintained by Edmund Messina MD and the staff of the Michigan Headache Treatment Network and is a headache patient ad... ]

The International Headache Society - Site contains a wealth of information for anyone interested in the diagnosis and treatment of headache. The IHS sets the clinical standards for diagnostic criteria and drug trials used by headache specialists around the world.

WebMD Health on Migraines - A consumer health site for headaches.

World Headache Alliance - News, information and support for headache sufferers. Lots of original content.

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