09 Oct Living with Chronic Headaches
If you have been experiencing chronic headaches that are debilitating and put a halt on your daily activities, it may be time to be evaluated by our neurologist near Stony Brook, Dr. James Bruno. Even though headaches are typically common amongst patients, there are some instances where headaches may indicate more serious neurological issues. To better understand the cause of your headaches, and to receive a proper diagnosis, contact Three Village Neurology today. We will thoroughly evaluate your condition and determine the best course of action moving forward. Dr. Bruno can provide patients with a clear diagnosis and help them recover.
Is it Just a Headache? Or Something More?
Most people get headaches now and then, but if you seem to be having more frequent ones, you could be suffering from chronic headaches. Chronic headaches usually occur 15 or more days a month. These headaches can be short or long lasting, with the long ones lasting up to 4 hours or more. If you have been experiencing chronic headaches, visit a neurologist near Stony Brook today for treatment.
Symptoms of Chronic Headaches:
- Chronic migraine
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- New daily persistent headache
- Pressing or tightening pain
- Mild to moderate pain
- Hemicrania continua
- Tearing or redness of the eye
- Nasal congestion
- Moderate pain with spikes of severe pain
- Drooping eyelid or pupil narrowing
- Sensation of restlessness
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, contact our neurologist near Stony Brook, Dr. James Bruno, and ask about our various services.
Risk Factors:
When it comes to chronic headaches, there are several factors that can be stimulating your condition. Some of these risk factors may include the following:
- Depression.
- Snoring.
- Anxiety.
- Obesity.
- Overuse of headache medication.
- Stress.
Prevention:
Ordinary lifestyle changes can sometimes go a long way in helping patients prevent headaches and allow them to live more comfortably. Some simple prevention methods can include the following:
- Try avoiding headache triggers: writing down what causes your headaches can help you avoid it in the future. Patients who are aware of what causes their headaches may be able to prevent them altogether.
- Get a good night’s sleep: you should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
- Do not skip meals: eat well-balanced meals at the same time every day. Avoid consuming caffeine anything else that can create a headache.
- Avoid medication use unless directed to do so by your doctor.
- Reduce stress: try yoga or meditation to reduce your stress.
How Three Village Neurology can help:
Visiting a neurologist near Stony Brook, such as Three Village Neurology can help improve your symptoms and give you options for treatment. Our experienced neurologist, Dr. James Bruno, makes it his goal to provide world-class patient care and to treat the entire person as a whole. We can help treat your chronic headache symptoms and get you back to feeling like yourself again. Stop in today to get the help you need!
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. James Bruno has been featured in Martin County School District’s Alumni Story (His High School Alma-Mater). MCSD features past alumni who have gone on to experience success later in their lives, and they decided to showcase the story of our very own Dr. James Bruno! They went on to say:
“Dr. James Bruno is the subject of today’s #AlumniStory🎓! Dr. Bruno is a proud member of Martin County High School‘s Class of 1990. He was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in Tiger Regiment during his time at MCHS.
After high school, Dr. Bruno went on to medical school, eventually completing his Neurology training at The George Washington University in 2003. He completed a fellowship in both Neurophysiology and Sleep Disorders at Stony Brook University, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology. In addition, Dr. Bruno assists patients as the Associate Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Long Island at St. Charles Hospital and has been named a recipient of the Extraordinary People in Care Award by the Long Island Chapter of Epilepsy Foundation of America.”
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno for being recognized and for all of his accomplishments thus far. We know that he can only continue to grow further from here!