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Causes and Help for Left-Sided Migraines and One-Sided Headaches
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Migraine Headache Symptoms


Do your headaches always happen on the left side of your head? Find out what the significance is of a left-sided migraine or headache.

This is part two of a response to an email I received about a spiritual healing session. The person who had the experience was suffering from pressure on the left side of her head before the session.

In part one, I addressed the basic question of whether it is usual or "ok" to feel as if you go somewhere else during a healing session

In part two, I want to present some possible causes of left-sided headaches, pressure on the left side of the head and left-sided migraines.

This is only a partial list. Check with your doctor for drug interactions and other tests that might help identify why you are having a headache only on the left side of your head.

What causes left-sided headaches?
The first thing I'd consider if suddenly developing a headache on only one side of the head, whether right or left, was whether I had sustained an injury to head or neck recently. If so, and the headaches started after that, it would be advisable to see a doctor. Injury can cause inflammation. There may also be a slow, internal bleed which could be life-threatening.

Assuming there has not been a recent injury, it would still be wise to check with your doctor if you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease or any other serious health condition. Ruling out drug interactions that could cause headaches is a good thing to do with your doctor as well.

Conditions that may cause one-sided or left-sided headaches: There are literally hundreds of reasons for a headache. It would take more time than I've got to research how many of those reasons might also be a factor in one-sided or left-sided headaches. Some reasons headaches, neck aches and/or eye pain happen, in general, include tension, constipation, hormonal imbalances, spinal misalignment, sinus congestion, nasal polyps, sleeping wrong at night, vision problems, environmental allergies, food allergies, drug interactions, ocular herpes, allergic reactions to natural supplements or drugs or foods, tumors, brain parasites, brain aneurysm, eye strain, computer strain, neuropathy from shingles on the face, dehydration, etc.

More Detailed Information on Causes of Left-Sided Headaches:
Occipital Neuralgia
ELF Waves
Cavernous Angioma
Glaucoma
Vitamin / Mineral Imbalances


Health Disclaimer: Most headaches are not life-threatening. However, some headaches may signal a serious medical condition. If you feel your headaches are more than tension headaches, migraines or sinus headaches, please see your doctor.