Overcome the Pain: The Healthcare Scoop Encourages Headache Sufferers to Share What's Worked for Them

Individuals called on to discuss managing headaches in honor of National Headache Awareness Week

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 8, 2009 -- Stress, allergies, eyestrain and genetics are just a few of things that can contribute to chronic headache pain. With nearly 10 percent of the population suffering from headaches and more treatment options available than ever before, it has never been more important for headache sufferers to share what treatments have worked to help manage the pain.

In conjunction with National Headache Awareness Week, June 7-13, 2009, The Healthcare Scoop is calling on people to tell their personal stories about managing headaches.

I just had to bring my daughter to the doctor because she [was getting migraines. They prescribed her with a low dose of blood pressure medication. This concerns me but, I trust her doctor, and if it helps, I will be so grateful.

Recurring headaches can be indicative of a greater health issue and shouldn't be ignored

It's important for chronic headache sufferers to talk to each other and seek a doctor's counsel if pain persists. Headaches and migraines can greatly impact quality of life, and in order to effectively treat them, headache pain must be managed on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes common over-the-counter medications are not the most effective treatment option.

Although medication can help reduce or eliminate headaches, it's ideal to prevent them by finding their source

Too strong of an eye prescription or inappropriate visual correction, poor work station ergonomics, and/or physiological/medical problems are a few of the most common causes of headaches. The reason for many headaches can be found simply by listening to the patient and trying to find a pattern to the headaches.

Doctors Speak Out   
"Recurring headaches can be indicative of a greater health issue and shouldn't be ignored," said Dr. Thomas Jacques from Neurological Associates of St. Paul. "It's important for chronic headache sufferers to talk to each other and seek a doctor's counsel if pain persists. Headaches and migraines can greatly impact quality of life, and in order to effectively treat them, headache pain must be managed on a case-by-case basis. Sometimes common over-the-counter medications are not the most effective treatment option."

"Although medication can help reduce or eliminate headaches, it's ideal to prevent them by finding their source," said Dr. Deanna Harter of Minnesota Eye Consultants. "Too strong of an eye prescription or inappropriate visual correction, poor work station ergonomics, and/or physiological/medical problems are a few of the most common causes of headaches. The reason for many headaches can be found simply by listening to the patient and trying to find a pattern to the headaches."

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