Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………….. 4
The IHS system of classifying headaches ………………………………….. 5
Tension type headaches ………………………………………………………. 7
What are they and what are the symptoms? ……………………………. 7
What causes tension type headaches? …………………………………… 7
Migraines ………………………………………………………………………… 9
Cluster headaches ……………………………………………………………. 11
Other primary headaches …………………………………………………… 13
Hemicrania continua ………………………………………………………. 13
New daily persistent headache ………………………………………….. 13
The medical responses to headaches …………………………………….. 15
Medical treatments for tension type headaches…………………………. 16
Amitriptyline ………………………………………………………………… 16
Mirtazapine …………………………………………………………………. 16
Sodium valproate ………………………………………………………….. 17
Medicines for migraine ………………………………………………………. 18
Over the counter analgesics and their side effects …………………… 20
Taking the first steps… ………………………………………………………. 22
Is gluten your problem? …………………………………………………….. 26
Behavioral changes to reduce headaches ………………………………… 28
How can you avoid the weather? ……………………………………….. 30
Be careful how you wash your hair!…………………………………….. 31
Hypnotherapy as a headache cure ………………………………………… 32
Acupuncture or acupressure ……………………………………………….. 35
Massage therapy for headaches… …………………………………………. 39
Other natural solutions for headaches ……………………………………. 40
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………….. 45
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