Headaches

Question 1

Migraine’s affect ___ 3x more than ___ (gender)

Answer 1

Women, men

Question 2

Name the type of headache: moderate to severe, often unilateral, pulsating or throbbing, worse w/physical activity, nausea w/or w/o vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, lasts from 4-72 hours

Answer 2

Migraine

Question 3

A migraine WITH auras is known as ___, while one without auras is called ___

Answer 3

Classic, common

Question 4

Most migraine sufferers DO NOT have auras. But they occur usually __-__ minutes before headache begins

Answer 4

15-30

Question 5

Sensations several hours or a day before the headache starts are known as _____

Answer 5

Prodrome (fore-runner)

Question 6

What two supplements can be given to help support migraine sufferers?

Answer 6

1. 400mg/day Riboflavin (B2)

2. 3mg/day melatonin

Question 7

What two types of prescription meds can be given for migraines?

Answer 7

1. Triptans (Imitrex)

2. Ergots (Ergomar, Migranal)

Question 8

The ___ technique can be used to treat/prevent migraines

Answer 8

Chiropractic ear pump

Question 9

____ (same drugs used to treat HTN) can also be used for migraines that are severe, frequent, and disabling.

Answer 9

Beta-Blockers