Tension headache

Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Treat Migraine in Patients with COVID-19, According to Neurologist Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
General Health, Health, Medical devices, Headaches, Symptoms and signs, Clinical medicine, Medicine, Headache, Migraine, Ibuprofen, New daily persistent headache, Tension headache

Although formal statistics on the clinical features of COVID-19 headaches do not exist at this stage of the pandemic, people are reporting migraine-like headaches.

Key Points: 
  • Although formal statistics on the clinical features of COVID-19 headaches do not exist at this stage of the pandemic, people are reporting migraine-like headaches.
  • They describe a throbbing and/or pressure like pain that is aggravated by routine movements such as bending over.
  • Many patients with COVID-19 are seeking treatment for their headaches, says Stephen D Silberstein, MD, Director of Thomas Jefferson Universitys Jefferson Headache Center .
  • Patients can be reluctant to start a prescription drug if over the counter medication such as ibuprofen doesnt help.

National Headache Foundation Survey Finds Less than a Third of People with Migraine Feel their Disease is Under Control

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Migraine, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Headaches, Organ systems, Neurological disorders, Headache, Visual perception, Retinal migraine, Tension headache

"Migraine disease is so much more than a headache.

Key Points: 
  • "Migraine disease is so much more than a headache.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted our world, stress and anxiety, which are major triggers for people with migraine, are at an all-time high.
  • The Perspectives from People with Migraine was a 20-minute, online, quantitative opinion survey conducted by the National Headache Foundation and funded by Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
  • Founded in 1970, the National Headache Foundation is the oldest and largest foundation for individuals living with migraine disease and headache disorders.