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Sinus Headache Symptoms
Sinus headache, or perceived sinus headache symptoms, can be one of the most misdiagnosed headache within the realm of headaches. Many times people will come to our clinic stating they "have sinus". The headache feels like pressure around their sinuses and yet the light bothers them. What most people don't realize is that about 40% of all migraines have pain just between the eyes and around the nose. Hence, the perception that it is a sinus headache.
Changes in the weather are the third most common cause of migraine! (First two being stress and hormones.) Being able to predict barometric changes might allow you to manipulate your medication to diminish the pain. I have reviewed several barometers and the best one I could find is a digital one with a clock, which is selling at a discount here:
Testing for Sinus HeadacheTo rule out chronic sinus infections, many doctors will order a CT or CAT scan of the sinuses. This is usually ordered by an ear-nose-throat specialist or ENT.If the scans are normal, despite the pain around the sinuses, it is not chronic sinusitis. At this point it might be advisable to talk to your physician about possibly getting and MRI of the brain, which will show a more detailed view of the brain than a CT.
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