| The patient notices significant relief within 3 weeks, and total course of treatment is between 2-3 months. The goal is to reduce intensity, frequency, and duration.
greatly. It may be dull or sharp, throbbing or constant, localized to a small area or engulfing the entire head. Some people suffer headaches only occasionally, while for others the problem is chronic. For some 20 million Americans each year, the pain of headache is severe enough to warrant a visit for treatments. And according to government estimates, some 64 million workdays are lost due to various types of headaches. SIMPLE TENSION is the leading cause of headaches. CLASSIC MIGRAINE is heralded by a warning aura, of dizziness, mood changes, loss of appetite, and visual distortions such as flashing lights and blindspots. COMMON MIGRAINE develops suddenly when the blood vessels open up, or dilate, thus resulting in expanded flow of blood and producing the throbbing pain. CLUSTER headaches are caused by abnormalities in the blood vessels of the head. Nicknamed “Suicide headaches” because of their severity, they appear in clusters just as their name applies. These headaches generally occur daily, sometimes several times a day, for weeks or months at a time and then suddenly disappear, only to recur weeks, months, or even years later. Oriental medical diagnosis is Qi stagnation or Blood stagnation. It is best to receive acupuncture treatments while one has attacks. It ensures proper diagnosis for the most effective treatment. Once this condition is resolved, there is proper energetic flow, minimizing or preventing further attacks. |
| Possible causes include: · stress · fatigue · blocked sinuses · allergies · irritated or inflamed blood vessels in the scalp · overuse of alcohol and tobacco · adverse reactions to medications · before or during menstruation · changes in the weather · certain foods |
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Since I was 12 years old [now age 54], I started with migraines. Over the years, my headaches worsened. For the past 11 years I've been getting them 3-4 times a week, without being able to control it. I've been to several doctors, they've prescribed different medications and nothing seemed to help. I also had an MM of my brain, and nothing was found. One day my niece told me about you. She said you have helped her in the past and highly recommended you. I was first in denial. I thought about it for 2 weeks before having my first consultation with you. My first week with the herbs didn't make me feel any different. I still continued with my headaches. I decided to try one more week. If I didn't feel a change I was going to stop coming to you. I am extremely happy to say there has been a whole new change with my life style. Now I can get up from bed and go on with my everyday duties. I still get slight headaches but not to an extreme that I can't get up from bed. You have helped me a lot. I thought that there was no way to control my migraines. I thank God and you for all your help and patience you have for me. I'm going to continue going to you. I first was in disbelief, now I'm embarrassed to say I was wrong. Julia H. |
of pain & stiffness in my neck and back. I also experienced migraines frequently. After 2 months of treatment, my neck and back have improved significantly and I no longer have intense migraines. Overall I feel much better than I ever had before and I am more relaxed and focused during my day. The everyday stress in my life seems much improved also- I no longer feel anxious. I would recommend acupuncture to anyone wanting to improve their overall health & well being. I am very grateful I found Dr. Lee. Lisa M. |
