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.
- American Council for Headache Education
http://www.achenet.org/ - National Headache Foundation
http://www.headaches.org/
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
- 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
