Is there any way to prevent a tension/migraine type headache caused by using a computer or a mobile phone?
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I used to get this. First of all make sure the light on the monitor isn't too bright, there should be a switch that adjust the light. Also I find if the monitor is too close I get pains behind my eyes. Move the monitor a reasonable distance away for you. Hopeful when you've made a few adjustments you should be OK. If this is thw first time you've used a computer it does take a while to get used to it.
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there are many things that cause headaches  \n1) stress is one\n2)low or high sugar\n3)just being hungry\n4) some types of light \ntry some different things to see what the cause is then try to  eliminate it  \ngood luck!
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Once you have it, advil or aspirin works well. An ice bag or hot pad on the forehead sometimes helps, or if it's tension-related, a neck or head massage can really decrease the pain. Drinking coffee or a caffeine soda will also get rid of headaches for many people--those who have taken in less than their normal dose of caffeine.\nFor me, and many people I know, headaches are virtually eliminated if caffeine is avoided. Once I realized that my weekend headaches were caused by drinking less coffee on weekends, I stopped drinking coffee and have no more than one headache a year.
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Have you been on the computer for a long while?... I use to get MASSIVE headaches and I found out it was because I was looking at a computer screen for too long. Try looking away and focus on something across the room ever 15 minutes or so.
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There may be no ways to prevent migraine headaches because the exact source of them is not known. But if there are certain foods that trigger them, stay away from these foods. avoid oversleeping, also birth control pills have been known to cause migraines in women. you just have to figure out the triggers of the migraine and stay clear of them. Also relaxation techniques help people minimize the number of headaches. There are many drugs to aid in the prevention of migraines.
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Treatment and Prevention- \n\n1.If your migraines are mild or infrequent, you may be able to get sufficient relief from an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofren--provided you take the pain reliever during the first 30 minutes of an attack. \n\n2.For those who get frequent migraines (two or more disabling attacks per month), prescription medications may be the only way to prevent or reduce symptoms. medications, such as sumatriptan. \n\nNatural treatment -\n1.Two supplements may be useful in reducing the intensity and frequency of attacks. \nThe herb feverfew, one of the most popular migraine remedies, has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. \n5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), helps boost serotonin levels in the brain, and has been found to prevent migraines as effectively as some prescription medications. Both may need to be taken daily over several months for maximum benefit. 5-HTP should be used with caution when using certain antidepressants, called SSRI drugs. \n\n2.For people who average four attacks per month, the B vitamin riboflavin may provide some significant relief. \n\n3.The following foods and substances should be avoided, since they are thought to trigger migraines in some people: nuts, peanut butter, yogurt, sour cream, onions, pickles, eggs, tomatoes, citrus fruits, freshly baked yeast products, alcohol- and caffeine-rich drinks, MSG (monosodium glutamate), and aspartame (artificial sweetener).Some studies have shown improvement in migraines when dairy and wheat are removed from the diet. \n\n4.Consuming fish with a high content of omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna and salmon, may aid in migraine prevention.
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Take a hot bath,relax,and try Excedrin Migrain Headache(or some medicine like that)
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Sleep. Advil. Ice.\nTalk to your doctor about medication. I'm on preventative for migraines.
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The best thing to do is to determine the cause of the headache/migraine. As someone pointed out, dehydration can cause severe headaches. So can certain diseases, such as endometriosis, tumors, lupus, etc. It would be good to see a doctor to eliminate the more serious possibilities, and to make sure that your diet and exercise are healthy so that you don't have to over medicate yourself. There are also good homeopathic migraine treatments available in health stores.
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Get someone to massage your upper back and into your neck and head.  Or, go see a massage therapist.  I get headaches that debilitate me, advil and drugs alike just cover up the symptoms, massage can get rid of the headache and help prevent more.  There are at least 20 muscles that when they are under stress or being strained, like studying for school, refer pain to the head, resulting in mass headaches.  Sometimes applying something like tigre balm to the neck muscles, front and back helps too.
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I recommend checking your pillows.  If you are sleeping on too many then your head gets jacked up all night and can cause stress and pulling on the muscles at the back of your head giving you a tension headache.  Get a very flat pillow.  Roll up a medium sized towel and tie it so it stays rolled up.  Place the towel on your bed and place the pillow over the top of it.  Lay on it so the towel falls right in the curve of your neck.  This will allow the proper support for the curve of your neck and help prevent tension headaches.  You can experiment with the size of the towel roll to find out what size is right for your particular neck.  You will need to sleep on your back for this to work.\n\nYou can try hanging your head over the edge of your bed to facilitate a curve in your neck as well.  Do not do this if you have high blood pressure or other balance problems unless you first consult a professional.  Don't do this for more than 3 minutes.  It will help stretch out your spine.  \n\nIt could also be due to grinding your teeth in your sleep.  See a Chiropractor.  They will be able to help you determine if it is your posture while sleeping that is causing the headaches.  I can say from personal experience, I rarely get headaches anymore from sleeping (I used to get them all the time) since I get adjusted regularly now.  I have also helped many patients with the same problem.
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Check out these websites! I hope they help you.\n\nhttp://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/downloads/health/migraines.html\nhttp://www.achenet.org/resources/headfact.php\nhttp://www.solveyourproblem.com/headache-relief/migraine_sinus_tension_headaches.shtml
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First of all, I am sorry you have to go through the pain. It is horrendous at times. I have suffered from migraines since '95. I have tried everything from prescriptions to vitamins to changing my dietary habits. I didn't want to rely on prescriptions alone, so if you have Tension Migraines which start from your shoulders/neck and works itself up then a quick way would be a shoulder/neck massage. Shower massagers also work just as good. If you have some Eucylptus Oil/Menthol Rub/Sports Creme massage your neck and shoulders first, then a hot shower. It loosens your muscles. Multi Vitamins as well. At any Health/Vitamin Store ask the clek for Fever Few in the gel capulets. This also works for Migraines. There is also Excedrin Migraine or even Excedrin Tension Headache this works good too if you can catch the Migraine in time. \n\nFor the long term, you might want to ask your doctor to have a blood test if you hadn't already had one. From my blood results, I was low on potassium. I am also a coffee drinker, so unfortunately the caffeine triggers mine as well. Stress is also a big factor. \n\nHope you feel better soon!
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Experts say one of the main causes of headaches is stress, and to get headache relief you have to learn to deal with the stress in your life. Everyone has stress; some stress is good, like a new baby, job, or house, while some is bad, like a failing relationship or a boss that you don't get along with. Here are three tips to help you deal with stress and get some headache relief.\n\nKeep a journal and record what's going on in your life, especially when you get a headache. You'll be able to see what situations cause you the most stress and which cause headaches for you. You'll also feel better when you get things off your chest. You may be able to avoid those situations that are most stressful, or you can find a way to deal with them.\n\nAnother way to get headache relief is to take good care of yourself. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, get enough rest, quit smoking, and limit your alcohol and caffeine intake. All of these actions will help you feel better and make you less likely to get a headache in the first place and more able to handle stress.\n\nSpend time with yourself. Set aside time everyday, even if it's just five minutes, to relax and do whatever you want. Read, soak in a hot tub, or meditate. You'll feel more relaxed, and when you're more relaxed, you're less likely to get a headache.
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You might want to see a doctor to get checked out.  Headaches can be signs of serious conditions.\nPerhaps 90 percent of all headaches are “tension headaches” that result from poor posture and daily stress.  These can usually be alleviated with massage and postural realignment.\nTwo herbs which usually help are Chamomile (which relaxes muscles and soothes tension) and Ginkgo biloba (which tends to improve blood flow and circulation to the brain).  Slippery elm is a natural painkiller.  All can be taken as teas.\nThe most important thing is learning to identify the triggers of the headaches.  Avoiding these triggers is the single best way to prevent headaches.
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migraines? sun exposure? not sleeping on time? reading too much or watching too much telelvision? hmmm...caffeine withdrawal?
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if it is a constant problem for you and, if excedrin tension headache ,does not work,see a doctor or,do what i do yoga..there are many good yoga cd,s on the market at a fair price.another thing is willow tea,you can get it at gnc