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Mixed tension migraine

Alternative Names:
Headache - mixed tension migraine

Treatment:

Avoid triggers, if possible and reduce stress. It is important to eat a proper diet, exercise regularly and get adequate sleep.

Anti-inflammatory medications and over the counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetominophen may help. Some people benefit from ergot derivative drugs and triptans.

If headaches become frequent and interfere in daily functioning, medication may be given on a daily basis to prevent the headaches. These include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-convulsants, and anti-depressants, depending on the type of headache and what proves effective for the particular person.



Expectations (prognosis):
The long-term outlook is good if the headache symptoms can be brought under control by avoiding triggers and taking medicine.

Complications:
Complications may occur from side-effects of medications. Rebound headaches may occur from overuse of medications. It is important to only use medication as directed.

Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if you experience a new headache, a change in quality of a previous headache or difficult to manage symptoms of headaches.

Review Date: 5/12/2003
Reviewed By: Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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