Douglas G. Mann, MD, FACS
200A Jones Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 ~ 508.540.0900
Managing Your Migraine/Sinus Pain
Headache is a valid neurological disorder. You are more prone to headache as a result of the way you were wired at birth. There isn’t anything you can do about that. Nor is it your fault that you are this way. There are things you CAN do, however, to lower your tendency to get these headaches.
Your head pain can come in various forms, can be of varied severity, and affect you in different places. Despite this, all of these events have a common origin. The treatment strategy we develop will help you with all of these pains.
No treatment for chronic facial and head pain will be 100% effective. Results will not be immediate; with effort on your part, there will be improvement in your facial or head pain. You can have fewer episodes, and you can manage them more successfully.
Important ways to prevent migraine:
- Keep a steady routine:
- Eat your meals at regular intervals and do not skip meals
- Get enough sleep, and have a regular bedtime and wake-up time
- Drink plenty of fluids - eight 8oz. glasses of water per day
- Exercise regularly - every day, if possible
- Go for relaxation therapy: yoga, meditation, biofeedback (studies show an improvement of up to 41% in frequency)
Things to avoid:
- Nutrasweet®, Equal®
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Cheese, wine and beer
- Stimulants, such as caffeine and decongestants – you will need to taper these slowly to avoid a worsening of your headache, at first.
Where to find additional information:
www.headachecare.com
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