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Migraine and Headaches Flashcards

1
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Name some migraine triggers?

A

Chocolate, cheese, hangovers, lie-ins, tumult, orgasms, exercise, oral contraceptive pill

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What are the 3 phases of a migraine?

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Prodrome, aura, migraine

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What is the presentation of a migraine?

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Photophobia
Phonophobia
N+V
Diarrhoea
One sided pounding headache

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4
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How long does a migraine last?

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4-72 hours

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5
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What is 1st line prophylaxis for migraines?

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Propranalol
Topiramate in asthmatics

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6
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When are nasal triptans used?

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Migraine prophylaxis in 12-17 year olds

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Who is C/I for sumatriptan?

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IHD, CVD, alongside SSRI

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What are some side effects of triptans?

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Flushing, angina, chest tightness

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When is botox indicated for migraines?

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More than 15 per month with 8 being migraines

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What is a treatment for chronic unresponsive migraines?

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Fremanezumab - CGRP inhibitor

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11
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How long do tension headaches last?

A

Minutes to days

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What is the presentation for tension headaches?

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Bilateral tight band pain
Pressure behind the eyes
Frequent
No nausea and vomiting

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What are some triggers of a tension headache?

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Stress
Missing meals
Fatigue
Concentrated visual effort
Hot weather
Dehydration

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What are cluster headaches?

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Headaches that are severe, unbearable, usually concentrated around one eye and present in clusters of attacks and then disappear for months

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What are some symptoms of a cluster headache?

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Ptosis
Miosis
Rhinorrhoea
Blood shot eye

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How long does a cluster headache last?

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15-180 minutes

17
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What is the acute and chronic management of a cluster headache?

A

Triptans for acute
Verapamil (CCB) for prophylaxis

18
Q

What is trigeminal neuralgia?

A

Severe pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve most commonly from compression from a tumour, MS or meningeal inflammation

19
Q

What are some triggers of trigeminal neuralgia?

A

Shaving, eating, talking

20
Q

What is the pain described as for trigeminal neuralgia?

A

Stabbing and knife like

21
Q

What is the management for trigeminal neuralgia?

A

Carbmazepine (anticonvulsant)
Gamma knife surgery
Microvascular decompression

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