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shelley

Are migraines during my period normal?

ASKED by shelley on May 29, 2008 - 9:33am

I have horrible headaches around my period. Am I OK? Do most women get headaches like these? Or am I just one of a lucky few?

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on October 25, 2009 - 7:16pm View Comments
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Why does even 5 minutes of sun cause headache - and 10 mins cause nausea?

ASKED by GauguinFan on July 11, 2008 - 2:18pm

My husband gets a pretty severe headache when in the sun for only 4-5 minutes, sometimes even with a baseball cap on but definitely when he is hatless. Today he was outside for about 4 minutes for a fire drill at work and his headache formed in 4 minutes of sun exposure.

20 or more minutes causes nausea and an hour, even with a baseball cap, can cause vomiting. Our summers are pretty hot and sunny (yay for me, nay for him!). I am wondering why this extreme reaction to sun happens? He did not grow up in a place with hot summers but I didn't either and I don't have this problem.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on September 29, 2009 - 8:46pm View Comments
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Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Review from the Cleveland Clinic

Written by Linda Fugate on September 21, 2009 - 4:24am

Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is the most common inherited renal disease. In the United States, 5,000 to 6,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Typically 90% to 95% have a family history of the disease. There is currently no cure, but the progression of the disease can be slowed with treatment. Research studies are in progress.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on September 23, 2009 - 7:04am View Comments
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Patti

Why am I getting so many headaches?

ASKED by Patti on December 11, 2008 - 10:06am

As I sit here at my desk, I have another headache. And I am wondering why. I can't pinpoint anything specific. I know that a couple aspirin and some hot tea will help. But I guess I'm just wondering, why do some people have so many more headaches than

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Latest Comment by alison b on September 20, 2009 - 1:55pm View Comments
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Summer Is a Super Headache Set Up: From Picnics to Menstrual Migraines

Written by Dr. Deborah Rou... on August 11, 2009 - 8:43am

When the summer arrives so do my headaches and not just in the form of my four kids. Headaches can be a real pain this time of year, especially in children who play outdoor sports. Football camp started this week for my twins so here is a little info about summer headaches, what you can do to prevent them and when to be worried about something else.

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My Spinal Headache Story: Risk Realized in Repeat C-Section

Written by Christine Jeffries on July 27, 2009 - 2:33pm

I promised myself when I suffered a spinal headache and the eventual cure of it, I would someday write about my experience.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on July 29, 2009 - 11:03am View Comments
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Anonymous

Overheat causing headaches

ASKED by Anonymous on April 27, 2009 - 7:00pm

Within 10-15 minutes of doing any type of activity that requires "energy", i end up sweating profusely and overheat.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on June 19, 2009 - 9:22am View Comments
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Headaches: Triggers and Treatment

Written by divinecaroline on February 23, 2009 - 12:27pm

By Vicki Santillano / www.divinecaroline.com

I spend at least eight hours a day in front of the computer. As a result, more often than not, my days end with a dull, throbbing pain behind my eyes that makes me hate light and loud sounds. My coworker gets headaches too, but her pain is at the temples instead.

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