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Treating headaches. A conceptual framework

M Horne1

  • 1Neuroscience program, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Vic.

Australian Family Physician
|July 29, 1998
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Recurrent headaches, including migraine and muscle contraction headache, may be managed by raising the headache threshold or removing triggers. Hormones, mood, and sleep disturbance are key factors influencing headache onset.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Migraine and muscle contraction headaches share treatment similarities, leading to the term "recurrent headache" for this spectrum.
  • Understanding the underlying mechanisms of recurrent headaches is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the concept of a "threshold" for headache triggers.
  • To outline treatment strategies aimed at increasing this threshold or eliminating triggers for chronic headaches.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development.
  • Review of therapeutic strategies for headache management.

Main Results:

  • Hormones, mood disturbances, and sleep disturbances are identified as primary factors lowering the headache threshold.

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  • These factors significantly influence the frequency and intensity of recurrent headaches.

    • Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic interventions should focus on modulating factors that lower the headache threshold.
    • Strategies include raising the threshold and managing acute headache episodes effectively.