Monday, June 13, 2011
VESTIBULAR MIGRAINE; THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS HAVE LARGE OVERLAP TO TMJ (TMD). ARE VESTIBULAR MIGRAINES BEST TREATED BY NEUROMUSCULAL DENTAL ORTHOTIC
A recent article in HEADACHE (June 2011)"Migraine and Vestibular Symptoms-Identifying Clinical Features That Predict "Vestibular Migraine" looks at patients who have an overlap of vestibular symptoms, such as lightheadedness, unsteadiness, vertigo, balance disturbance and headache.The study showed just under half of the patients had onset of pain and vestibular symptoms together. This is
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tinnitus: The TMJ (TMD) and Headache Connection. Can we predict and prevent tinnitus?
A new article "Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and the incidence of tinnitus." in the April 2011 Journal of Oral Rehabilitation showed that TMD and Headache were the two primary predictors of tinnitus. Tinnitus is a frequent symptom of TMJ disorders and is routinely considered to be related to TMD. There are many causes of tinnitus that are related to dentistry and posture.
BITE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HEADACHES ACCORDING TO NEW ARTICLE IN THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, JUNE 2011
THE PRIMARY INDICATION THAT THE TEETH, BITE AND TEMPOROMANDIBULAR APPARATUS are involved in headaches and migraines is the involvement ot the Trigeminal nerve in all of these disorders. The input to the trigeminal nerve can cause nociceptive nervous input which results in headaches, migraines and other autonomic and somatic symptoms.Neuromuscular Dentistry reduces the nociceptive input into the
Monday, June 6, 2011
Ophthalmic Migraine, What and What's The Solution?
Ophthalmic migraine is characterized by visual symptoms as a bright spot that doctors call the scintillating scotoma. This symptom lasts from 10 to 30 minutes. The bright spot is like a hole in the lateral visual field, first small, surrounded by glittering battlements in the style of an electrical filament. This hole appears to visually expand gradually and occurs in both eyes. In other cases of so-called ophthalmic migraine "aura", that is to say, with signs of headache, there are sensory disturbances, tingling in the fingertips to face sometimes numb.
Sometimes there are language problems (difficulty finding words, reversing words,
inability to speak) and even a total or partial paralysis on one side of the body. Ophthalmic migraine is difficult to treat because we known about the causes. It was noted that several members of a family may suffer from ophthalmic migraine
and therefore it might be a hereditary disease. These seizures, which affect more women, its can be caused by stress, certain foods, and lack of sleep, hunger, rules or pregnancy.
In most cases, the ophthalmic migraines are frequent and can be treated with a drug against the usual pain of headaches. If the ophthalmic migraine comes back too often, consult a doctor, and even a neurologist specializing in migraine.
Sometimes there are language problems (difficulty finding words, reversing words,
and therefore it might be a hereditary disease. These seizures, which affect more women, its can be caused by stress, certain foods, and lack of sleep, hunger, rules or pregnancy.
In most cases, the ophthalmic migraines are frequent and can be treated with a drug against the usual pain of headaches. If the ophthalmic migraine comes back too often, consult a doctor, and even a neurologist specializing in migraine.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Headache, One of The Causes of Sex, Hot Dogs and Stress
There are over 200 types of headaches. This was revealed by Dr. Piero Barbanti, headaches Unit Director Institute San Raffaele Pisana in Rome. Migraine in Italy is a real common evil, which afflicts 8 million people.
Sometimes it can be used as an excuse, but in many cases it is not and becomes paralyzing, since in some cases the pain is so severe that essre compared to that of renal colic or even the pangs of childbirth. The causes of migraine can be quite varied. Examine them din detail.
Headaches from sex It affects about almost 500 thousand people, men and women in a proportion of 3:1 and can have several causes. First there is the use of viagra, recommended by Dr. Barbanti not recommended for this "who is predisposed to migraine." Drugs for erectile dysfunction, in fact, contain "nitric oxide", which helps migraine. At this level, there are two types of headaches: a first orgasm is developed and covers 20% of cases, and another breaks loose and the timing of intercourse (80%).
Headache hot dogs. This type of headache, defined as "to be hot dog" is thought to be caused by nitrates "used as additives and preservatives in sausages, which cause vasodilatation and promote the headache."
Headaches from stress. It is the most common and affects 75% of people who suffer from it. In these cases, do not call a physician immediately for medical help, but sometimes can be limited by changing some bad habits, such as limiting alcohol use, fasting or certain foods that may promote the onset of pain. In addition, you can use self-medication such as aspirin or paracetamol.
When a doctor? In the event that the headaches are frequent, i.e. 3 times in about a month, and if it passes after 4-5 days of medication, then it is best to consult a doctor.
As explained by Dr. Barbanti "the patient should be reassured that these forms exist, in most benign but must be the doctor make the diagnosis. Even the most disabling pain can be treated by medication."
Sometimes it can be used as an excuse, but in many cases it is not and becomes paralyzing, since in some cases the pain is so severe that essre compared to that of renal colic or even the pangs of childbirth. The causes of migraine can be quite varied. Examine them din detail.
Headaches from sex It affects about almost 500 thousand people, men and women in a proportion of 3:1 and can have several causes. First there is the use of viagra, recommended by Dr. Barbanti not recommended for this "who is predisposed to migraine." Drugs for erectile dysfunction, in fact, contain "nitric oxide", which helps migraine. At this level, there are two types of headaches: a first orgasm is developed and covers 20% of cases, and another breaks loose and the timing of intercourse (80%).
Headache hot dogs. This type of headache, defined as "to be hot dog" is thought to be caused by nitrates "used as additives and preservatives in sausages, which cause vasodilatation and promote the headache."
Headaches from stress. It is the most common and affects 75% of people who suffer from it. In these cases, do not call a physician immediately for medical help, but sometimes can be limited by changing some bad habits, such as limiting alcohol use, fasting or certain foods that may promote the onset of pain. In addition, you can use self-medication such as aspirin or paracetamol.
As explained by Dr. Barbanti "the patient should be reassured that these forms exist, in most benign but must be the doctor make the diagnosis. Even the most disabling pain can be treated by medication."
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