Headaches

American Family Physician,  Feb 15, 1999  by Monica A. Preboth,  Shyla Wright

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With chronic, recurring headaches affecting more than 45 million persons in the United States, headache consultations are becoming more common. According to the National Headache Foundation, patients may help their doctor identify which type of headache they have if they come prepared with a headache diary.

The diary should include the date and time of the headaches from start to finish, the intensity rated on a scale of 1 to 10, any preceding symptoms or triggers, headache medications that are taken, the dosage used and the degree of relief achieved (complete, moderate or none).

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