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Headache Self-Help Measure
Aka: Headache Self-Help Measure, Headache General Measure, Headache Management, Nonpharmacologic Headache Treatment
- See Also
- Migraine Management
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General Measures
- Avoid Stress bursts
- Spread home or work load out evenly
- Maintain good Posture
- Avoid craning neck forward
- Stay relaxed
- Avoid frowning or jaw clenching
- Keep a Headache diary
- Record date, day of week, and time of day
- Record precipitating and relieving factors
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Sleep Changes
- Avoid excessive Fatigue (get adequate sleep)
- Do not sleep later than normal on weekends
- Risk of let-down Headache
- Habits
- Eat at regular times and do not miss meals
- Eliminate foods thought to provoke Headache
- Alcohol
- Red wines
- Limit foods associated with Rebound Headache
- Caffeine sources (Tea, Coffee, Soda)
- Analgesics
- Consider stopping provocative medications
- Oral Contraceptives
- Environmental
- Restrict physical exertion on hot days
- Avoid glare or exposure to flickering lights
- Avoid noise or strong smells
- Palliative Measures
- Rest in quiet, comfortable, dark room
- Apply cold to forehead and temples
- Apply an ice pack
- Apply cool, moist cloth
- References
- Jackson (1998) Postgrad Med 104(5):133-47 [PubMed]