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Describe tension headaches
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bilateral, sequence treatment
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treatments for tension headaches
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BAIT
Beta blockers- slow the brain down; rise slowly Aspirin- watch doses; take it with food Ibuprofen- dont take with alcohol Tricyclic- zoloft, paxil, not used as first treatment |
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Describe Migraines (process)
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unilateral, triggers
first phase aura-vasoconstriction second phase vasodilation (pounding) Third phase dull |
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treatment for migraines
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SIC
Seratonin inhibitor (prozac/elavil) Imitrex-rescue won't go through all the phases if caught; use birth control Calcium channel blockers- slow heart decrease contractions; given when second phase is so bad |
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describe cluster
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sudden, onset, arisal from nap, men get this kind of headache
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treatments for cluster
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ALOE
Aspirin Lithium-watch acid-base imbalance Oxygen- 5L/20mins Ergotamine- watch GI upset |
