The old adage 'No Pain, No Gain' appears intuitive when it comes to developing physical prowess. I only started to see gains in the gym after pushing myself to the point where I'd wake up thinking I'd be crippled for the rest of my life. Is the same true for cognitive improvements too? [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno on Oct 30, 2009 - 18 answers

how to deal with canceled plans and disappointment in long-term relationships? [more inside]
posted by sucre on May 25, 2009 - 17 answers

as a twenty-something, how do i address possible memory/cognitive issues with a doctor without both of us thinking i'm crazy? or am i crazy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 19 answers

I get headaches when I masturbate. Give me advice and hope, please? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers

Is the theatrical 3D film experience (e.g. 'Monsters vs. Aliens') much better than it used to be? Eyestrain, headaches, nausea used to be what you suffered through in the old red-blue glasses days in order to say you saw a 3D movie...has that gotten good enough now that it's safe to take, e.g., a 7 year old boy to these things?
posted by felix on Mar 27, 2009 - 26 answers

I have recently stopped taking Citalopram over 10 days, since then I've had a permanent headache which has lasted 4 weeks to date and seen me visit A&E twice. Currently I have been prescribed and am taking : Morphine, Voltarol, CO-codomol and Sodium Valproate which are only providing limited relief. I am also seeing a Neurologist and Psychiatrist who as of yet have failed to diagnose the problem. Has anyone had similar effect ? If so, what was the diagnosis and resolution ?
posted by Suchos on Feb 17, 2009 - 22 answers

Anyone ever grappled with mysterious headaches? I'm interested in both the grappling process and the treatment. Details within. [more inside]
posted by luser on May 27, 2008 - 30 answers

Is this a cluster headache? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Mar 15, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there a "headache specialist" I can go to? [more inside]
posted by Becko on Dec 13, 2007 - 11 answers

A question about sleep, dreams, and headaches... [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Nov 26, 2007 - 7 answers

RE: food-induced migraine triggers. Certain foods trigger, others don't. Common denominator is caffeine. [more inside]
posted by D Dear on Nov 17, 2007 - 15 answers

My lady friend has been sick for a year, and nobody can figure out what's wrong. Has anyone had any experience with this kind of sickness? [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq on Sep 28, 2007 - 46 answers

Got any quick, cheap, effective stress-reduction tips? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Aug 14, 2007 - 23 answers

Why do I throw up every time I get a headache? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Aug 3, 2007 - 25 answers

Migraines - Neurology institutes or doctors in Manhattan that specialize in migraines? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Apr 12, 2007 - 5 answers

I suffer from horrendous sinus headaches. Horrible, nausea-inducing headaches that mimic the migraines I inherited from my mom. However, unlike the migraine I managed to find those blessed blue liquid capsules Sudafed Non-Drowsy Non-Drying - that bring sweet sweet relief within an hour (can you tell I'm suffering now and desperate?) I'm not sure if it's Federal or State, but because of those damn damn meth addicts, they've made these over-the-counter pills, more difficult for drug and grocery stores to carry (behind the counter, sign the form, etc, etc). [more inside]
posted by eatdonuts on Mar 13, 2007 - 30 answers

I think that marijuana may be giving me headaches, but I'm really not sure. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2007 - 28 answers

Am I farsighted, or Should I Visit the Optometrist? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Sep 22, 2006 - 13 answers

Help with a perpetually tardy co-worker. [more inside]
posted by crunchland on Sep 15, 2005 - 27 answers

Anyone tried Chinese medicine for Migraines?

I am a materialist, I am not interested in mercury being in retrograde, or lead poisoning from ayurvedic medicine, but I can't keep eating tylenol three like they are f-ing red hots, it doesn't help my concentration at all! My materalism does not of course mean that I am entirely concious my own ignorance regarding 99.9999999etc% of the universe around me.

Thanks, PS, if you have any good practitioners in mind in the bay area, i'm all ears. [more inside]
posted by prettyboyfloyd on Dec 19, 2004 - 26 answers

I'm looking for web resources on migranes -- multi-day, flat-on-your-back monsters, impervious to post-op-level codeine and other serious drugs, that leave you thinking (god forbid) about tumors and such. A friend's ongoing struggle with these is really starting to worry me, even though MRIs haven't shown anything. Of course, any personal stories and/or remedies are welcome as well. Thank you.
posted by gottabefunky on Mar 14, 2004 - 19 answers