Other types of chronic daily headaches include: Hemicrania continua, a one-sided headache that can feel like a migraine; Primary stabbing headaches, which last for a few seconds and can occur
“These activities overstretch the muscles on the back of Initial dose: 75 mg orally per day in divided doses; this may be increased to 150 mg/day (if needed) Maintenance dose: 40 to 100 mg orally per day
These Research suggests that the neurotransmitter serotonin is implicated in the pathogenesis of many types of headaches, including migraine and tension-type
Published online Headache is one of the most frequently reported symptoms in post-COVID patients
We carried out an open–label randomized clinical trial on 18 patients with CTTH in order to compare two different regimens of pharmacological prophylaxis: the first provided for the use of amitriptyline 20 mg/d during 3 months, while in the second we
It happens rarely, but some people have a serious side effect after taking amitriptyline
Fortunately, most people with tension-type headaches will do very well with simpler programs
If you are affected by headaches that occur 15 or more days per month on average for more than three months, see your healthcare provider, who can prescribe medication to help treat and prevent
Post-traumatic headaches (PTHA) is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and may progress to chronic and possibly debilitating conditions
Divalproex (Depakote), topiramate (Topamax), metoprolol, propranolol, and timolol are effective for migraine prevention and should be offered as first-line treatment
Although you may not be depressed, your doctor may prescribe drugs such as amitriptyline or doxepin to help
Advise that a course of 6–10 sessions of acupuncture treatment may be Recording your symptoms in a headache diary will help you learn more about what triggers your migraines and what treatment is most effective