Headaches
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About Headaches
Tension Headaches (pdf format)
This fact sheet covers symptoms, when to see a clinician, diagnosis
and treatment, brief description of other types of headaches, headache
self-care, and headache resources
Migraines (pdf format)
This guide covers symptoms, early warning signs, self-care for immediate
relief, treatment, prevention, tips for getting the most from your
relationship with your health care provider, and resources.
Headache Diary (pdf format)
A form that helps you to keep track of your headaches, identify triggers,
and monitor changes in frequency and severity. It can help you and
your provider better understand your headaches. If you'd prefer an
interactive, on-line headache diary, try this tool available from
the American Council
for Headache Education.
Migraine Triggers (pdf format)
Triggers are specific factors that may increase your risk of having
a migraine attack. This fact sheet explores dietary, sleep, hormonal,
environmental, stress and physical triggers.
Migraine Disability Assessment Test
(MIDAS) (pdf format)
Your clinician may ask you to complete this form that helps to measure
the impact your headaches have on your life.
Additional online resources
Related services at the Tang Center
- Medical appointment. (510) 642-2000
- Health education appointment on stress, time and pain management.
(510) 642-2000
- Self-Care Resource Center: information on migraines, stress reduction,
relaxation, medication & more. (2nd floor, M-F 8am-5pm). List of migraine-related
materials at the Center.
- Counseling for academic, personal and career concerns and assistance
with cognitive restructuring. 3rd floor or call (510) 642-9494
Related topics
- The American Council for Headache Education provides a listing of
on-line discussion
forums and local support
groups.
- Low-cost acupuncture treatment is available near campus at the
Meiji College Clinic of Oriental Medicine. (510) 666-8234 Low-cost
massage is available at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville.
(510) 547-6442
- An 8-week stress reduction and chronic pain care course is available
in Berkeley through StressCare.
(510) 540-8928
- CalFit
Program at RSF offers yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Accupressure
classes and massage services. (510) 643-5151
- Recommended
reading from the American Council for Headache Education.
- Do-it-yourself
head massage that stops stress and stimulates healing.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to diagnose,
treat or provide a second opinion on any health problem or disease.
It is meant to support, not replace, the relationship that exists
between an individual and his/her clinician.
Last revised: August, 2005
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