NMS2 Headaches

Question 1

What two tests would be used to rule out temporal arteritis when a headache is present?

Answer 1

• ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)

- CRP (C-Reactive Protein)

Question 2

A headache characterized by suboccipital and/or a dull temporal ache. This is the most common form of a headache - often presents to a Chiropractor

Answer 2

Cervicogenic Cephalgia

Question 3

A paroxysmal (violent attack, or abrupt worsening of symptoms) disorder characterized by sudden, intense, recurring attacks of a unilateral headache which may become generalized. It may or may not have visual and/or gastrointestinal disturbances.

Answer 3

Migraine

Question 4

Name the headache:

• episodic periods of severe throbbing pain
• visual disturbances
• nausea
• vomiting
• hypersensitivity to light, sound, smell, touch
• facial tingling or numbness

Answer 4

Migraine

Question 5

Swimming and diving can be risk factors for what type of headache?

Answer 5

Sinus Headache

Question 6

A unilateral vascular headache associated with abrupt, sudden onset of severe night pain w/closely packed groups of pain attacks, which occur for a few weeks (or longer) and then have a long remission phase. Typically last 30-45 minutes

Answer 6

Cluster Headaches