February 3, 2000 [Volume 1, Issue 1]

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In this issue of To Your Health:

• Medication Use May Cause Weight Gain
• The Migraine Time Line
• Dentists Aren't the Only Ones Recommending Fluoride

Throbbing head pain, ringing in the ears – unless you're at a rock concert, these are most likely the signs of a migraine headache. For millions of people, migraines are a source of recurrent pain and disability; they are also a source of tremendous frustration because they often strike without warning and for no apparent reason.

A study in the journal Headache investigated the potential role of stress and various mood changes in the development of migraines. Nineteen patients recorded headache symptoms and rated their mood states four times a day for 10 consecutive weeks. Results were compiled by the study authors into what they call the "migraine time line," which may help predict when (and why) migraines occur:

• Morning migraines (8am-1pm): predicted by tension/stress the afternoon before, followed by nighttime fatigue that continues into the morning;
• Afternoon migraines (1pm-6pm): predicted by tension and increased alertness the night before, and stress, tension and irritability that morning;
• Evening (6pm-11pm) and Night (11pm-6am) migraines: predicted by substantial afternoon stress and daily hassles that day.

The authors conclude that three important mechanisms contribute to migraines: prolonged fatigue not relieved by sleep, extreme tension associated with irritability, and (surprisingly) relaxation immediately following stress. Keep these results in mind next time you're hit with a migraine. If you recognize what might be causing your pain, you've taken the first step toward prevention.

For more information on chiropractic care for headaches and head pain, go to http://www.chiroweb.com/tyh/headaches.html

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