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Marling, When I was having migraines several years ago, my neuro said the cause of migraines can be when the blood flow is restricted or when after being restricted the blood rushes back can cause the sensation of a flood to the area and headache. He even said the painkillers my primary dr. was prescribing can result in rebound headaches, ie. they prevented the pain from the 1st migraine but by changing the blood flow pattern, caused a subsequent headache. He then gave me the neck/shoulder exercises, possible dietary causes(chocolate, caffeine, tannins like from grape skins) to name a few. He also suggested reducing stress levels and keeping regular sleep/wake patterns. It seems sleeping late some mornings can cause some people to have migraines....I don't remember why. Jeanette Fuhr 47/8mo <[log in to unmask]> ---------- Marling said: > Hans, > I do not understand why either, however I know it works. > I am subject to dyskinesia in my neck and shoulders. When it > finally leaves, I have migraine-like headaches. They are from the > occipital nerve being pinched during the dyskinesia. My last doctor > told me to do ice-massage on the neck muscles involved. It works > wonders and the headaches go away. > > don't forget how to laugh (and do it often) > Marling McReynolds 49/3 > [log in to unmask] > http://members.tripod.com/~marling