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Chief Concern Series: Headache Essentials For Clinicians

Chief Concern Series: Headache Essentials For Clinicians

Update: 2025-12-31
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We map a practical path from “is this dangerous?” to “what actually helps." We also talk about some specific headache types such as:  IIH, medication overuse, trigeminal neuralgia as well as the rise of CGRP therapies.

• separating primary from secondary headache with SNOOP4
• recognizing thunderclap, GCA, IIH, and low-pressure patterns
• uncovering hidden chronic headache burden and medication overuse
• exam essentials including fundoscopy and neck palpation
• trigeminal neuralgia in MS and targeted MRI protocols
• rescue strategy with effective OTC dosing and triptan timing
• antiemetic choices matched to daily function
• preventives matched to sleep, anxiety, weight, and goals
• carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine for trigeminal neuralgia
• role of acetazolamide and topiramate in pressure states
• CGRP therapies, access hurdles, and practical selection
• empowering patients with education, logs, and portable plans


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Chief Concern Series: Headache Essentials For Clinicians

Chief Concern Series: Headache Essentials For Clinicians

Michael Kentris