Types of Headaches

Question 1

migraine
temporal arteritis
cluster headaches
sinus headaches
tension headaches

Answer 1

these are the types of headaches

Question 2

ussually 80 years of age or older

Answer 2

temporal arteritis

Question 3

inflammation and damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the head

Answer 3

causes of temporal arteritis

Question 4

Receiving treatment right away is key to preventing severe problems blindness or even stroke

Answer 4

treatment of temporal arteritis

Question 5

Corticosteroids

Answer 5

prevention for temporal arteritis

Question 6

• tender, ______ _____ on one side of the head, most often over one or both temples.
• Pain and _______ in the neck, upper arms, shoulder, and hips
• Weakness, ____________ ________
• Muscle Aches
• Throbbing headache on one side of the _____ or the ____ of the head
• Tenderness when touching the ______
• bad flu, such as:
• Excessive _______
• Fever
• General ill feeling
• Jaw pain goes or occurs when chewing
• Loss of _______

Answer 6

s/s of temporal arteritis

• thick artery
• stiffness
• excessive tiredness
• head, back
• scalp
• sweating
• appetite

Question 7

what are chronic migraines?

Answer 7

headaches 15 days in a month

Question 8

who does migraines most occur in?

Answer 8

women

Question 9

• Exposure to bright _____, ______ noises
• _________ irregularities, _____ ________ pills
• Anxiety and stress
• Lack of food or ______
• Allergies
• Changes in weather
• Smoking or __________ __ _________
• Certain _____ and perfumes
• _________ meals ‘Alcohol
• Foods containing _______ (red wine, _____ _______, smoked fish, MSG, nitrates (______)
• Chocolate, pickled foods
• Aspartame (__________ __________)
• Change in _______ cycle
• _________ withdrawal

Answer 9

these are the tiggers for migraines

• light, loud
• Hormonal, birth control
• sleep
• exposure to smoke
• odors
• Skipping
• tyramine, aged cheese, bacon
• artificial sweeteners
• sleep cycle
• Caffeine

Question 10

• Can be _______
• Many have an aura
sensory change- visual, ______, or other sensory changes occurring before headache. May have visual ___________ or see light prior to headache
• Sensitivity to _______ and ______
• Nausea & vomiting
• Some have loss of _______
• Pain worsens with activity
• Throbbing/pulsing pain often on one side of the head
• ________:
“even hair hurts”; pain when bending over; in shower with water running on etc.

Answer 10

s/s of migraine

• debilitating
• auditory, hallucinations
• light and sound
• vision
• Allodynia

Question 11

• Quiet; dark room
• NSAIDS
• Analgesics with antiemetic
Essential oil:
• ____________
Abortive meds (medications to get rid of migraines)
• Triptans: Imitrex (sumatriptan)
• Use of narcotics or _______ to often cause ______ or overuse headache

Answer 11

treatment for migraine

Peppermint
NSAIDS, rebound

Question 12

Preventative meds:
• Beta blockers- preventative eg. Inderal (propranolol)
• Antidepressants- preventative (eg. amitriptyline)
• Anticonvulsants- preventative (eg. Depakote, Neurontin )
• Herbs: Feverfew- preventative
Exercise
Regular sleep routine
Regular ______
Decrease caffeine
Do not use aspartame sweeteners (truvia ok)
________
Chiropractic
Acupressure/Acupuncture
_____ injections in head

Answer 12

prevention for migraine

meals
Massage
Botox

Question 13

rare. predominately occurs in _____ and is characterized by episodes of acute and agonizing headaches for periods of typically six to ______ weeks.

Answer 13

what are the age/factors that increase risk for cluster headache

men
eight

Question 14

• _______ may help
• Pain is very severe, _______
• Headaches usually occur every day, sometimes several times a day.
• A single attack may last from 15 minutes to _____ hours.
• The attacks often happen at the same time within each 24-hour day.
• The majority of attacks occur at _____, usually one to two hours after you go to bed.

Answer 14

s/s of cluster headaches

Pacing
unilateral
three
night

Question 15

is there treatment for cluster headaches?

Answer 15

no there is not, but pacing may help

Question 16

what is used for prevention for cluster headaches?

Answer 16

corticosteroids
antiseizure medication

Question 17

• A previous ______ of migraines or headaches
• A family history of __________ or __________

Answer 17

what are the age/factors that increase risk for sinus headaches

history
migraines or headaches

Question 18

• pressure around eyes
• head may ____
• Pain, pressure and fullness in cheeks, brow or forehead
• Worsening ___ if bend forward or lie down
• ______ _____
• Fatigue
• Achy feeling in _____ teeth

Answer 18

what are the s/s of sinus headaches

throb
pain
Stuffy nose
upper

Question 19

NSIAD
treatment of congestion like antihistamines

Answer 19

what type of treatment would you get for sinus headaches?

Question 20

are there any preventive measures for sinus headaches?

Answer 20

nope

Question 21

may be related to ______, depression, anxiety, a _______ ______, or holding your head and neck in an _________ position.

Answer 21

what are age factors that increase risk of tension headaches?

stress
head injury
abnormal

Question 22

• Usually _______. Often feels like a band around the head or ________ on head. Your ________, __________, or _________ may feel tight or sore.
• Pain mild to moderate
• May persist long periods of time.

Answer 22

what are the s/s of tension headaches?

bilateral
pressure
shoulders, neck, or jaw

Question 23

t/f tension headaches are unilateral?

Answer 23

false, it is bilateral

Question 24

t/f cluster headaches are unilateral?

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

what are the treatment for tension headaches?

Answer 25

NSAID (may be combined w caffine)
massage
heat
cold

Question 26

stress reducation and coping strategies are what?

Answer 26

prevention measures for tension headaches