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Headaches services offered in Johnson City, TN
Headaches are so common that nearly everyone has one sometimes. But, for many men and women today, headaches can not just be a pain — they can be nearly disabling. At Appalachian Family Care in Johnson City, Tennessee, William Clever, FNP, diagnoses your type of headache and creates a personalized treatment solution just for you. Use the online appointment maker or call the office to schedule help for your headaches now.
Headaches Q & A
What are the different types of headaches?
There are many different types of headaches, but the most common are:
Stress headaches
Stress headaches, also called tension headaches, are the most commonly occurring type of headache. Stress headaches cause a dull ache and pressure in your skull and can also cause sore neck and shoulder muscles.
Migraine headaches
There are two main types of migraine headaches: migraine with aura and migraines without aura. An aura is a visual disturbance such as flashing lights, blind spots, or stars. Auras are a warning that a migraine is coming, and they usually last for less than 30 minutes, and then the migraine sets in.
Migraines cause major head pain, usually on one side of your head. Migraines often cause light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting.
Cluster headaches
Cluster headaches cause serious pain, like a relentless stabbing around the eyes. This type of headache may plague you daily or near-daily for months and then go away for a long period.
Regardless of which kind of headache you're suffering from, you need an effective diagnosis to get relief.
How are headaches diagnosed?
First, Appalachian Family Care gets all the important details about your headaches, including:
- Pain intensity
- Pain location
- Pain description
- Pain duration
With these details and a comprehensive exam, your provider can diagnose your type of headache right away. In some cases, particularly if your headaches are severe or have unusual characteristics, you may need an MRI or CT scan to rule out causes like brain tumors.
How are headaches treated?
Appalachian Family Care customizes headache treatment for your type of headache and your symptoms.
For stress headaches, the team may prescribe medications like ibuprofen or a combination drug that includes aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine. You may take preventive medication daily.
For migraine headaches, treatment may include oral medications, nasal sprays, or injected medications, such as Botox®. You may also need a daily oral migraine prevention drug.
For cluster headaches, your treatment plan will typically include medicine to take during the headaches and daily drugs like calcium channel blockers to stop the cluster headache cycle.
Don't let headaches keep you from enjoying life. Schedule your headache evaluation at Appalachian Family Care online or by phone today.