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My pcp told me i have clinical headaches because my headaches are always different i am going to see a neurologist but i am very concerned?

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Keep a headache log: There are many types of headaches and many reasons for each type. Your primary care physician has taken the important step of referring you to a neurologist. It would be helpful for you to keep a "headache calendar" by noting down the frequency, duration, location, characteristics, and intensity of your headaches, along with associated symptoms. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headache.html

Answered 3/26/2015

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Headache: Hi, I'm so sorry to hear that you have a headache but I'm not sure what a clinical headache means, headaches are classified as Tension, Migraine and Cluster headache which these are primary headache, there are other kind of headache which they are secondary and they are secondary to the other illnesses like sinus infection, allergy, brain tumor, uncontrolled blood pressure, autoimmune diseases.

Answered 9/19/2014

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anxiety: There are various causes of headache including stress and anxiety. You should be concerned but not excessively so. The neurologist will be able to diagnose and guide your treatment. Most causes of headache are amenable to treatment. Good luck

Answered 9/17/2014

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Relax, many causes.: Clinical headaches? Never heard that term before. Interesting. Possibly migraines? Tension Headaches? Are you worried about a brain tumor or brain infection? I would have to ask more questions to get to an answer online. Headaches have many causes such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, hypertension.....Brain tumors are not that common in your age group. An exam with imaging will rule that out.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably ok: If you have drainage then the doctor will review your symptoms to exclude sinus headaches. The neurologist will also check you for other types of headaches that can be caused from many different maladies. Most likely there is nothing to worry about. It is alsways helpful to know what type of headaches you are experiencing in order to prevent them in the future and at least treat them correctly

Answered 9/29/2016

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Migraine: You most likely have migraine headaches. You should ask to see a headache specialist. Not all neurologists manage headaches well. Migraine is defined as recurring disabling headaches.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Think about: what triggers headaches, what relieves headaches, and if sleep has an impact. Try to figure out how many different types of headaches you have based on onset (quick or slow to build up ) localization, and associated features of each type like sensitivity to noise, light , exertion, position (laying down or bending forward). Make a list of all the meds you've tried. Then go see the neurologist !

Answered 11/28/2017

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Chronic paroxysmal: hemicrania is the other name of this kind of headache. The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indomethacin often provides complete relief from symptoms. Many patients experience complete relief of symptoms following medical treatment. Paroxysmal hemicrania may last indefinitely but has been known to go into remission or stop spontaneously. Good luck!

Answered 9/16/2014

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