5: Primary Headache

Question 1

what type of HA makes up 80% of headaches

Answer 1

tension type headache

Question 2

signs of pathologic/secondary headache

Answer 2

1. worse ha of my ilfe
2. new onset focal neuro sx
3. onset HA at 50+ yrs old
4. associated systemic symptoms
5. acute eye pain (glaucoma)
6. high blood pressure

Question 3

four characteristics of a trigger point that distinguish them from tender points

Answer 3

1. characteristic pain pattern & radiation
2. located in muscle tissue only
3. present within a taut band of tissue
4. can elicit twitch response with palpation

Question 4

best abortive treatment for cluster headaches

Answer 4

oxygen