12 Questions
What is a potential risk factor for stroke and epilepsy in migraine sufferers?
Low blood sugar
Which medication is contraindicated in migraine sufferers with heart disease?
Imitrex (sumatriptan)
What is a recommended therapy for frequent headaches when other therapies are ineffective?
Beta blockers
Which of the following is recommended for pain management during headaches?
Avoiding environmental triggers like odors
What is a common manifestation of migraine headaches?
Sensitivity to smells
What is a potential trigger that should be avoided by migraine sufferers?
Glare & flickering lights
What distinguishes a classic migraine from a common migraine?
Presence of visual disturbances
Which non-pharmacological intervention involves wearing a headband that stimulates branches associated with headaches, but not for more than 20 minutes per day?
External trigeminal nerve stimulator
What is a potential risk factor for migraine headaches?
High caffeine intake
Which stage of migraine headache is characterized by severe throbbing and incapacitating pain?
Third stage (4-72 hr)
What type of pain is typically associated with migraine headaches?
Aching pain
What is a distinguishing factor of migrainous infarction as compared to other stages of migraine headaches?
Neurological symptoms persisting for over 7 days
Learn about the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management of migraine headaches. Understand the genetic and environmental triggers, classic symptoms such as photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, and vomiting, and recommended treatment options.
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