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Headache Topic Sheet

Medical Conditions and Other Disorders Associated With Headache and Migraine: Anxiety Aphasia Brain Tumor Cerebral Aneurysm Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Depression Epilepsy and Seizures Fibromyalgia Eye Pressure- Glaucoma Heart Disease Hypertension (High Blood Pressure Meniere’s Disease Meningitis PTSD Rare Disease: Headache…

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Headache Topic Sheet (Spanish)

Arteritis de Celulas Gigantes Cabeza Coexistencia de la Migrana Y El Dolor de Cabeza de Tipo Tensional Disturbios Visuales Dolor de Cabeza en Los Ninos Dolor de Cabeza en Racimos Dolor de Cabeza por Efecto “Rebote” de Analgesicos Dolor de…

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Childrens Headache Disorders

Intro When you think about someone having a headache, you probably think of an adult. But many kids have headache disorders, too, and for some of the very same reasons that adults have them. Children and teens can experience tension-type…

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Headache Tests

These tests can help you communicate the severity of your headache pain to your doctor and/or help you identify a migraine. If you need a diagnosis or are seeking treatment, please visit our Provider Finder page to locate a healthcare…

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Headache Diary

Keeping detailed records of headache episodes can help provide additional insight about triggers and how to avoid them. It is important to make an appointment with your doctor for the specific purpose of addressing your headache history rather than discussing…

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Biofeedback Training Techniques

Biofeedback teaches individuals to control functions of their autonomic (involuntary) nervous system. These functions include heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature, muscle tension, and brainwave activity. Individuals learn to control these functions by observing monitoring devices and reproducing desired behavior….

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Low-Tyramine Diet for Individuals with Headache or Migraine

Dietary triggers do not necessarily contribute to headaches in all patients, but particular foods may trigger attacks in certain individuals on occasion.  Be your own expert by keeping a log of the foods you have eaten before a migraine attack,…

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Talking to Your Headache Care Provider

Accurate and open communication is the beginning of good medical care. This is especially true for headache patients, because a correct diagnosis depends almost entirely on information the patient gives the healthcare provider. Unfortunately, patients can be challenged in expressing…

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Healthcare Provider Finder

Find Certified Providers Information is available as a service to headache patients and their families. The National Headache Foundation does not endorse nor make any representations regarding any individual healthcare provider. All healthcare providers listed are verified physicians or nurse…

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The Complete Headache Chart

Welcome to our Complete Headache Chart! Whether you’re battling tension headaches, migraine, or cluster headaches, we’ve got you covered. Scroll through to learn about each headache type that includes; detailed descriptions, symptoms, and treatment options.

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When Is a Headache an Emergency

There are times when headaches or uncharacteristic migraine symptoms are indications of something that needs medical attention. Some individuals are reluctant to call their doctors or go to an Emergency Department because they don’t want to arrive only to learn…

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Disability Benefits

Do you know your rights as a person with migraine, cluster, or another debilitating headache condition regarding the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? What is the process? How much time is allowable?…

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