The Many Faces of Headache Pain Relief
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios

Defined Tag: Headache Pain Relief.

To decide which method is that best for headache pain relief we must first know what type of headache is being treated. There are so many different kinds of headaches and one treatment for headache pain will not necessarily do anything for more than one type of headache. There are cluster headaches, migraines, ice cream headaches, tension headaches and thunderclap headaches. Some men get headaches during sex, some women get headaches during pregnancy. And each one is caused by slightly different triggers, give slightly different pain and so need different headache pain relief.

Cluster headaches are supposed to be the worse headache that can be suffered. The pain is differentiated by short stabbing episodes of excruciating pain. That is why those who suffer these must use an inhaler to make certain that the headache pain relief is quick acting. Most inhalers, which are fast acting, will allow the sufferer to have some relief within five minutes. These work eighty percent of the time. Another alternative is to breathe pure oxygen. It cannot be done for more that fifteen minutes at a time and has the same success rate.

Migraine sufferers use other means for headache pain relief. Though pills work fairly well if the pain is bad enough a nasal spray usually works faster and is stronger. Then it is off to a dark, quiet room to ride it out. Sleeping often helps.

There are also natural pain relief alternatives that report some good success. Essential oils, alone or mixed for a stronger result, are known to work well. Lavender rubbed on the temples will often diminish or dissipate a headache within fifteen minutes. Other essential oils that can be used for headache pain relief include peppermint, sandalwood or eucalyptus.

Other things to help with headache pain relief include learning your headache triggers. Know what will bring them on and then you might be able to stop them before they begin. Sleep is a big issue with headache sufferers. If you try to go to bed around the same time and get up the same time, this routine often eliminates waking with a headache. A special pillow, known as a buckwheat pillow, improves head support and so also can prevent those early wake up headaches. Remember too much sleep is just as much a culprit in causing headaches as is too little.

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