Exam 2: Migraines Flashcards
____ is a common, recurrent, severe headache that interferes with normal function
Migraine
Episodic migraine is ___ monthly migraine days (MMDs) or monthly headaches days (MHDs)
<15
Chronic migraine is ____ MHDs for ≥3 months (≥8 days are MMDs)
≥15
____ is a complex of positive and negative focal neurologic symptoms that precedes or accompanies an attack
Aura
Aura: scintillations def
Vision with a shimmering, twinkling or wavy effect; vision in the area of the shimmer is impaired
Aura: Photopsia def
Flashing lights
Aura: Telchopsia def
A transient visual sensation of bright shimmering colors
Aura: Fortification spectrum def
Flashing, brightly colored lights in a zigzag pattern that typically start in the middle of the visual field move outward
Aura: Scotoma def
a blind spot in the field of vision
Aura: Hemianopsia def
blindness or reduction in vision in one half of the visual field
____ self-sustaining cycle of headache sin which the headache returns when the medication wares off, leading to use more meds which perpetuates the cycle – increased headache freq and med consumption
Medication overuse headache
Primary headache types (classifications)
Sinus
Cluster
Tension
Migraine
Secondary headache types (classification)
Head trauma Stroke Infections Substance abuse/withdrawal Craniofacial structure disorders
____ headaches occur usually behind the forehead and/or cheekbones
Sinus
____ headaches occur in and around one eye
Cluster
____ headache occurs like a band squeezing the head
Tension
____ headache usually has pain, nausea, and visual changes
Migraine
Tension type headache characteristics
Over the top of the head, extending to the base of the skull
Varies from diffuse ache to tight, pressing, constricting pain
Gradual
Duration: Min to days
Migraine Headache characteristics
Usually unilateral
Throbbing pain, maby be preceded by an aura
Sudden onset
Duration: Hours to 2 days
Sinus headache characteristics
Face, forehead or periorbital area
Pressure behind eyes or face, dull bilateral pain – worse in the morning
Simultaneous with sinus symptoms including purulent nasal discharge
Duration: Days (resolves with sinus symptoms)
Risk factors for migraines
F > M Age 30s-40s Lower socioeconomic status FHx Diet (red wine, cured meats) Co-morbidities (neurologica disorders, psychiatric disorders, CV disorders)
Acute Migraine Pathophysiology
External trigger > neuronal dysfuncton > vasodilation > activation of trigeminal nerves > neuropeptide release > inflammation
Lifestyle triggers for migraines
Stress Lack of sleep or oversleeping Fasting/skipping meals Overexertion Travel Caffeine (>200mg/day) or withrdrawal Sexual activity.
Food triggers for migraines
Chocolate Processed meats Fermented and pickled foods MSG Tyramine containing foods ASpartame containing foods Alcohol