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HeadachesHeadaches
Chapter 9Chapter 9
Neurology ReviewNeurology Review
Domenick Sportelli, D.O. PGY1Domenick Sportelli, D.O. PGY1
RWJ Psychiatry Residency ProgramRWJ Psychiatry Residency Program
HeadacheHeadache
ClassificationClassification
 Three major categories (Primary,Three major categories (Primary,
Secondary, Cranial Neuralgias)Secondary, Cranial Neuralgias)
– Primary HeadachesPrimary Headaches
 Tension- typeTension- type
 MigraineMigraine
 ClusterCluster
– Not life threateningNot life threatening
– Create severe painCreate severe pain
– Reduce quality of lifeReduce quality of life
ClassificationClassification
 Secondary HeadacheSecondary Headache
– Manifestations of serious underlying possibly lifeManifestations of serious underlying possibly life
threatening illnessthreatening illness
 Temporal arteritisTemporal arteritis
 Intracranial mass lesionsIntracranial mass lesions
 PTCPTC
 MeningitisMeningitis
 SHSH
 Post-concussion headachePost-concussion headache
Tension type headachesTension type headaches
 Intermittent dullIntermittent dull
pain usually locatedpain usually located
bilaterally in thebilaterally in the
frontal or cervicalfrontal or cervical
regionsregions
Tension HeadacheTension Headache
 Manifestation isManifestation is
limited to painlimited to pain
– No associatedNo associated
symptomssymptoms
 PhotophobiaPhotophobia
 HyperacusisHyperacusis
 PhonophobiaPhonophobia
 NauseaNausea
– Women > MenWomen > Men
Tension HeadacheTension Headache
– Attributed toAttributed to
contraction of scalp,contraction of scalp,
neck, face musclesneck, face muscles
 Emotional “tension”Emotional “tension”
 FatigueFatigue
 Cervical spodylosisCervical spodylosis
 Bright lightBright light
 Loud noisesLoud noises
 Emotional factorsEmotional factors
Tension HeadacheTension Headache
 TreatmentTreatment
– AssuranceAssurance
– Less than twice aLess than twice a
weekweek
 Acute therapyAcute therapy
– Onset ofOnset of
headacheheadache
 NSAIDSNSAIDS
 ASA/caffeineASA/caffeine
Tension HeadacheTension Headache
– >2-3 x per week and/or acute therapy is>2-3 x per week and/or acute therapy is
ineffectiveineffective
 Preventative therapyPreventative therapy
– Small night time dose TCASmall night time dose TCA
– AntiepilepticsAntiepileptics
 Valproate, topiramateValproate, topiramate
– OMMOMM
– MassageMassage
– Warm compressWarm compress
MigrainesMigraines
MigrainesMigraines
 Two subtypesTwo subtypes
– Presence or absence of auraPresence or absence of aura
 Migraine with AuraMigraine with Aura
– ““classic migraine”, “migraine with aura”classic migraine”, “migraine with aura”
– 10% of migraine patients10% of migraine patients
– Aura typically precedes the onset of painAura typically precedes the onset of pain
MigrainesMigraines
 AurasAuras
– Usually appear and evolveUsually appear and evolve
over 4-10 minover 4-10 min
– <1 hour<1 hour
– Disappear with headacheDisappear with headache
onsetonset
 Most common areMost common are
– Visual hallucinationsVisual hallucinations
 Greying region of visualGreying region of visual
fieldfield
 Flashing zig zag linesFlashing zig zag lines
 Crescents or brightCrescents or bright
colorscolors
Migraine AurasMigraine Auras
MigraineMigraine
 Auras continuedAuras continued
– Occasionally consist of languageOccasionally consist of language
impairment (similar to aphasia)impairment (similar to aphasia)
– Sensory misperceptionSensory misperception
– Personality changePersonality change
– In children, “abdominal pain”, nausea,In children, “abdominal pain”, nausea,
vomitingvomiting
Migraine without AuraMigraine without Aura
 75% of migraine patients75% of migraine patients
 4-24 hours4-24 hours
 Throbbing, one sidedThrobbing, one sided
– Behind templeBehind temple
– Behind eyeBehind eye
– Around eyeAround eye
– 50% move to other side and50% move to other side and
become generalizedbecome generalized
MigraineMigraine
 Sensory hypersensitivitySensory hypersensitivity
– PhotophobiaPhotophobia
– PhonophobiaPhonophobia
 Tend to seek seclusion in dark quiet roomTend to seek seclusion in dark quiet room
 Autonomic dysfunctionAutonomic dysfunction
– Nausea/vomitingNausea/vomiting
– Crave foods, drink large amount of waterCrave foods, drink large amount of water
 MoodMood
– Despondent, distraughtDespondent, distraught
MigraineMigraine
 OnsetOnset
– Women during MenarcheWomen during Menarche
 Recurs premenstruallyRecurs premenstrually
– Aggravated by OCPAggravated by OCP
– 70% remiss during pregnancy70% remiss during pregnancy
 10% have 110% have 1stst
attack during pregnancyattack during pregnancy
– 70% have 170% have 1stst
degree relative with the disorderdegree relative with the disorder
– Early morningEarly morning
– During REM periodsDuring REM periods
– Can be precipitated “triggers”Can be precipitated “triggers”
 Fasting, sleep (too much/too little), menses, stress, headFasting, sleep (too much/too little), menses, stress, head
trauma, alcohol (red wine, brandy), chocolate, MSGtrauma, alcohol (red wine, brandy), chocolate, MSG
 Withdrawal from the aboveWithdrawal from the above
MigraineMigraine
 Psychiatric comorbidityPsychiatric comorbidity
– Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Bipolar d/oAnxiety, Panic, Depression, Bipolar d/o
 Therapy for comorbid migraine and depressionTherapy for comorbid migraine and depression
– TCATCA
 *SSRIs and Triptans = serotonin syndrome*SSRIs and Triptans = serotonin syndrome
MigraineMigraine
SubtypesSubtypes
 Childhood migraineChildhood migraine
– < 2 hours< 2 hours
– More severeMore severe
– Less likely unilateralLess likely unilateral
– More susceptible to basilar type andMore susceptible to basilar type and
hemiplegic typehemiplegic type
 Basilar: Ataxia, vertigo, dysarthria, diplopia, transientBasilar: Ataxia, vertigo, dysarthria, diplopia, transient
global amnesiaglobal amnesia
 Hemiplegic: transient hemiparesis, hemiplegiaHemiplegic: transient hemiparesis, hemiplegia
Migraine-Like ConditionsMigraine-Like Conditions
 Food inducedFood induced
– MSGMSG
– Ice creamIce cream
– Tyramine containing foods (aged cheese)Tyramine containing foods (aged cheese)
– Phenylethylamine (chocolate)Phenylethylamine (chocolate)
– Caffeine withdrawalCaffeine withdrawal
Migraine-Like ConditionsMigraine-Like Conditions
 Medication inducedMedication induced
– Anti-anginalAnti-anginal
 Nitro, isosorbide, nifedipineNitro, isosorbide, nifedipine
 Sex relatedSex related
– ““primary headache associated withprimary headache associated with
sexual activity” “coital cephalgia”sexual activity” “coital cephalgia”
 Tx: Propranalol before sexual activityTx: Propranalol before sexual activity
Proposed Cause ofProposed Cause of
MigrainesMigraines
 ““spreading neuronal depression”spreading neuronal depression”
– Impaired metabolism of cerebral neuronsImpaired metabolism of cerebral neurons
spreads as initially increased activity, andspreads as initially increased activity, and
then inhibited neuronal activity fromthen inhibited neuronal activity from
posterior cerebral cortex to anteriorposterior cerebral cortex to anterior
cerebral cortexcerebral cortex
 Trigeminal nucleus of Pons triggers release ofTrigeminal nucleus of Pons triggers release of
serotonin, substance P, neurokinin, and otherserotonin, substance P, neurokinin, and other
vasoactive neurotransmiters.vasoactive neurotransmiters.
 This incites painfulThis incites painful vasodilationvasodilation andand
perivascularperivascular inflammationinflammation
Acute TreatmentAcute Treatment
 Headache diary to assess “triggers”Headache diary to assess “triggers”
 Occasional mild attacksOccasional mild attacks
– NSAID’sNSAID’s
 Opiates not advised unless other medsOpiates not advised unless other meds
are contraindicatedare contraindicated
– Pregnancy, elderlyPregnancy, elderly
Acute TreatmentAcute Treatment
 TriptansTriptans
– 5HT 1b/1d receptor agonists5HT 1b/1d receptor agonists
 Rapidly effective for moderate to severe migraine if takenRapidly effective for moderate to severe migraine if taken
earlyearly
 ErgotomineErgotomine
– VasoconstrictorsVasoconstrictors
 Also effectiveAlso effective
– Over constriction (digits, coronary arteries)Over constriction (digits, coronary arteries)
– Miscarriage, fetal anomaliesMiscarriage, fetal anomalies
 AntiemeticsAntiemetics
 HospitilizationHospitilization
– > 3days> 3days
 IV fuids, antiemetics, pain controlIV fuids, antiemetics, pain control
Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment
 IndicationsIndications
– > 4 migraines per month> 4 migraines per month
– > 3-4 days of disability per month> 3-4 days of disability per month
– Acute medication losing efficacyAcute medication losing efficacy
– Pts taking excessive medicationsPts taking excessive medications
Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment
 MedicationsMedications
– Beta BlockersBeta Blockers
 No history of depressionNo history of depression
– TCASTCAS
 Amitriptyline, nortryptilineAmitriptyline, nortryptiline
 Prevents, reduces severity and durationPrevents, reduces severity and duration
– Alters REM sleep where migraines beginAlters REM sleep where migraines begin
– Enhance serotoninEnhance serotonin
Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment
 MedicationsMedications
– Calcium Channel BlockersCalcium Channel Blockers
– AED’sAED’s
 Topirimate, valproateTopirimate, valproate
– Reduces 5HT neuron firing in dorsal raphe nucleusReduces 5HT neuron firing in dorsal raphe nucleus
– Alters trigeminal GABA a receptors in meningealAlters trigeminal GABA a receptors in meningeal
blood vesselsblood vessels
ClusterCluster
HeadachesHeadaches
 Occur in groups (clusters)Occur in groups (clusters)
– 45 min to 1.5 hours45 min to 1.5 hours
– 1-8 times daily for period of1-8 times daily for period of
several weeks to monthsseveral weeks to months
 DemographicDemographic
– men 6-8x more than womenmen 6-8x more than women
– Little familial tendencyLittle familial tendency
– Develops between ages of 20Develops between ages of 20
-40-40
– > 80% smoke and or drink> 80% smoke and or drink
alcohol excessivelyalcohol excessively
Cluster HeadachesCluster Headaches
 DescriptionDescription
– Severe, sharp nonSevere, sharp non
throbbing painthrobbing pain
– Bores into one eye andBores into one eye and
adjacent regionadjacent region
– Ipsilateral eye tearingIpsilateral eye tearing
– Conjunctival injectionConjunctival injection
– Nasal congestionNasal congestion
– Partial Horners syndromePartial Horners syndrome
Cluster HeadacheCluster Headache
 Most have a predictable, cyclicMost have a predictable, cyclic
patternpattern
– ie: Every spring or fallie: Every spring or fall
– Alcohol and REM sleep canAlcohol and REM sleep can
precipitate themprecipitate them
– Cluster free intervals can rangeCluster free intervals can range
months to yearsmonths to years
Cluster HeadacheCluster Headache
 Cause/TxCause/Tx
– Different but unknown form of cerebrovascularDifferent but unknown form of cerebrovascular
dysfunction than occurs in migraines.dysfunction than occurs in migraines.
– Respond to many of the same medications usedRespond to many of the same medications used
for migrainesfor migraines
– Orally administered acute migraine meds notOrally administered acute migraine meds not
effective (clusters come on too fast, shorteffective (clusters come on too fast, short
duration)duration)
 Sumitriptan , dihydroergotomine injectionsSumitriptan , dihydroergotomine injections
 Oxygen inhalation 8-10 L/mOxygen inhalation 8-10 L/m
– Chronic tx includes: lithium, steroids, valproicChronic tx includes: lithium, steroids, valproic
acidacid
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Temporal ArteritisTemporal Arteritis
– Complication when tx is delayedComplication when tx is delayed
 Occlusion of opthalmic, ciliary and cerebralOcclusion of opthalmic, ciliary and cerebral
arteriesarteries
– Blindness and strokeBlindness and stroke
 Artery biopsy definitive dxArtery biopsy definitive dx
– > ESR in 90% pts> ESR in 90% pts
 Tx: high dose steroidsTx: high dose steroids
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Temporal Arteritis/ Giant Cell ArteritisTemporal Arteritis/ Giant Cell Arteritis
– Temporal, cranial arteries develop overtTemporal, cranial arteries develop overt
inflammationinflammation
– Etiology unknownEtiology unknown
– Histo exam of arteries reveals giant cellsHisto exam of arteries reveals giant cells
– Pts > 55Pts > 55
 Predominantly effect elderlyPredominantly effect elderly
 Dull continued pain, located in one or both temples,Dull continued pain, located in one or both temples,
jaw pain.jaw pain.
 Systemic signs of malaise, fever, weight lossSystemic signs of malaise, fever, weight loss
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Temporal arteritisTemporal arteritis
– Dangerous complicationsDangerous complications
 If untreated occlusion of the opthalmic, ciliaryIf untreated occlusion of the opthalmic, ciliary
and cerebral arteries can lead to blindnessand cerebral arteries can lead to blindness
and strokesand strokes
 Temporal artery bx: definitive dxTemporal artery bx: definitive dx
 TX: high dose steroidsTX: high dose steroids
SecondarySecondary
HeadachesHeadaches
 Intracranial Mass LesionIntracranial Mass Lesion
– The 1The 1stst
symptom of brain tumors or chronic subdurals issymptom of brain tumors or chronic subdurals is
headacheheadache
– Brain tumor headache quality is non specificBrain tumor headache quality is non specific
– Usually mimic Tension type headaches as bilateral and dullUsually mimic Tension type headaches as bilateral and dull
– When headache is unilateral 20% of the time the tumor isWhen headache is unilateral 20% of the time the tumor is
on the opposite side of painon the opposite side of pain
SecondarySecondary
HeadachesHeadaches
 Intracranial Mass LesionIntracranial Mass Lesion
– Subtle cognitive and personality changes maySubtle cognitive and personality changes may
accompany headachesaccompany headaches
– Lateralized signs usually develop within 8 weeksLateralized signs usually develop within 8 weeks
– CT or MRI for all unexplained progressiveCT or MRI for all unexplained progressive
headaches.headaches.
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Chronic MeningitisChronic Meningitis
– Weeks of dull, continuous headacheWeeks of dull, continuous headache
accompanied by progressive cognitiveaccompanied by progressive cognitive
impairmentimpairment
– Signs of systemic infectious illnessSigns of systemic infectious illness
– Inflammation chokes cranial nervesInflammation chokes cranial nerves
 Facial palsyFacial palsy
 Hearing impairmentHearing impairment
 EO muscle palsyEO muscle palsy
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Chronic MeningitisChronic Meningitis
– Also impairs CSF reabsorptionAlso impairs CSF reabsorption
 HydrocephalusHydrocephalus
– Caused by:Caused by:
 Cryptococcus (impairedCryptococcus (impaired
immune function)immune function)
– Long term steroidsLong term steroids
– AIDSAIDS
– ImmunosuppressantsImmunosuppressants
– CT shows hydrocephalusCT shows hydrocephalus
– CSF analysis to confirmCSF analysis to confirm
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 Idiopathic intracranial HypertensionIdiopathic intracranial Hypertension
(Pseudotumor cerebri)(Pseudotumor cerebri)
– Cerebral edemaCerebral edema
 Young obese females with menstrualYoung obese females with menstrual
irregirreg
 Intracranial hypertension leads toIntracranial hypertension leads to
 PapilledemaPapilledema
 Dull HeadacheDull Headache
Pseudotumor CerebriPseudotumor Cerebri
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 PTCPTC
– If untreated papilledema leads toIf untreated papilledema leads to
expanded visual fields and optic atrophyexpanded visual fields and optic atrophy
and blindnessand blindness
– May stretch and damage 6May stretch and damage 6thth
cranial nervecranial nerve
leading to abducens nerve palsy (inwardleading to abducens nerve palsy (inward
eye deviation)eye deviation)
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 PTCPTC
– MRI, CTMRI, CT
 Reveals cerebral swelling, compressed smallReveals cerebral swelling, compressed small
ventricles, no mass lesionventricles, no mass lesion
 CSF pressure >300mmH2OCSF pressure >300mmH2O
– Tx: diuretics, carbonic anyhdraseTx: diuretics, carbonic anyhdrase
inhibitors, steroids, therapeutic lumbarinhibitors, steroids, therapeutic lumbar
puncturepuncture
 Refractory cases: CSF shuntsRefractory cases: CSF shunts
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 MAOI’s and HemorrhageMAOI’s and Hemorrhage
– Pts on MAOI’s who ingest tyraminePts on MAOI’s who ingest tyramine
containing foods or receive certaincontaining foods or receive certain
medications can experience severemedications can experience severe
hypertension, headache and hemorrhagehypertension, headache and hemorrhage
 Aged cheese, pickled foods, chianti, beer,Aged cheese, pickled foods, chianti, beer,
triptans, demerol, L dopa, sinemettriptans, demerol, L dopa, sinemet
amphetamines, carbamazepine, TCA’samphetamines, carbamazepine, TCA’s
Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches
 MAOI’sMAOI’s
– Hypertensive reactions should be treatedHypertensive reactions should be treated
with intravenous phentolamine (alphawith intravenous phentolamine (alpha
adrenergic blocking agent)adrenergic blocking agent)
 Substitutes are chlorpromazine andSubstitutes are chlorpromazine and
propranololpropranolol
CranialCranial
NeuralgiasNeuralgias
 Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal Neuralgia
– Most common chronic,Most common chronic,
recurring neuralgiarecurring neuralgia
– Dozens of brief, 20-30 secondDozens of brief, 20-30 second
sharp excruciating painsharp excruciating pain
extending along one of theextending along one of the
three divisions of the trigeminalthree divisions of the trigeminal
nerve.nerve.
CranialCranial
NeuralgiasNeuralgias
 Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal Neuralgia
– Most commonly affectsMost commonly affects
the V2 division onthe V2 division on
trigeminal nerve.trigeminal nerve.
– Touching the area evokesTouching the area evokes
painpain
– Trigger zones: eating,Trigger zones: eating,
brushing teeth, drinkingbrushing teeth, drinking
cold water evokes “shockcold water evokes “shock
like” painlike” pain
– Usually abates at nightUsually abates at night
Cranial NeuralgiasCranial Neuralgias
 Cause/TxCause/Tx
– Aberrant superiorAberrant superior
cerebellar artery orcerebellar artery or
other cerebral bloodother cerebral blood
vessel compressing thevessel compressing the
trigeminal nerve root astrigeminal nerve root as
it emerges fro the brainit emerges fro the brain
stemstem
– Tumor at theTumor at the
cerebellopontine anglecerebellopontine angle
may have the samemay have the same
effecteffect
– Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis
plaque irritatingplaque irritating
trigeminal nerve nucleustrigeminal nerve nucleus
Cranial NeuralgiaCranial Neuralgia
 Treatment with Gabapentin is first lineTreatment with Gabapentin is first line
 If pain persists, carbamazepineIf pain persists, carbamazepine
second linesecond line
 Microvascular decompression surgeryMicrovascular decompression surgery
 Gamma knife surgery to the root of theGamma knife surgery to the root of the
trigeminal nervetrigeminal nerve
Clinical Context…HistoryClinical Context…History
 Age of onsetAge of onset
 Presence of auraPresence of aura
 Frequency/intensityFrequency/intensity
 # per month# per month
 Time of onsetTime of onset
 Quality/radiationQuality/radiation
 Associated symptAssociated sympt
 Family hx of migraineFamily hx of migraine
 State of general healthState of general health
 Precipitaing/relievingPrecipitaing/relieving
 Effect of activity onEffect of activity on
painpain
 Food? alcohol?Food? alcohol?
Caffeine?Caffeine?
 Previous tx?Previous tx?
 Visual changeVisual change
 Trauma?Trauma?
 Birth control?Birth control?
menstruationmenstruation
 Work/lifestyleWork/lifestyle
Danger signsDanger signs
 Sudden onsetSudden onset
– Max intensity within a few secondsMax intensity within a few seconds
 SAHSAH
– Migraines begin with moderate pain andMigraines begin with moderate pain and
gradual increase over 2 hoursgradual increase over 2 hours
– Cluster may be sudden, but transient andCluster may be sudden, but transient and
assoc with ipsilateral autonomic signsassoc with ipsilateral autonomic signs
(rhinorrhea, tearing)(rhinorrhea, tearing)
Danger signsDanger signs
 ““first” or “worst”first” or “worst”
– Commonly describes ICH or CNS infectionCommonly describes ICH or CNS infection
 Worsening patternWorsening pattern
– Mass lesionMass lesion
– Medication overuseMedication overuse
 Focal neurological signs (other than aura)Focal neurological signs (other than aura)
– MassMass
– AVMAVM
– Collagen vascular diseaseCollagen vascular disease
Danger signsDanger signs
 FeverFever
– Intracranial, systemic, local infectionIntracranial, systemic, local infection
 May follow SAH 24-48 hoursMay follow SAH 24-48 hours
 Rapid onset with strenuous exerciseRapid onset with strenuous exercise
– Carotid artery dissection, ICHCarotid artery dissection, ICH
 ANY change in mental status or LOCANY change in mental status or LOC
 Neck stiffnessNeck stiffness
 PapilledemaPapilledema
Danger signsDanger signs
 Any new headache in patients <5 orAny new headache in patients <5 or
>50>50
– With CA: metastasisWith CA: metastasis
– Lyme: menigoencephalitisLyme: menigoencephalitis
– HIV: opportunistic infection or tumorHIV: opportunistic infection or tumor
– Pregnancy: cortical vein, venous sinusPregnancy: cortical vein, venous sinus
thrombosis, carotid dissectionthrombosis, carotid dissection
Specific SourceSpecific Source
 Chronic nasal congestion: sinusitisChronic nasal congestion: sinusitis
 Impaired vision “seeing holes” :Impaired vision “seeing holes” :
glaucomaglaucoma
 Visual field defects: lesion of opticVisual field defects: lesion of optic
pathway (pituitary mass)pathway (pituitary mass)
 Blurring of vision on forward bending,Blurring of vision on forward bending,
HA in early morning, loss ofHA in early morning, loss of
coordination, nausea: Increased ICPcoordination, nausea: Increased ICP
Specific SourceSpecific Source
 Relieved with recumbency,Relieved with recumbency,
exacerbated by upright postureexacerbated by upright posture
– Low CSF pressureLow CSF pressure
 Sudden, severe, unilateral vision lossSudden, severe, unilateral vision loss
– Optic neuritisOptic neuritis
 Intermittent with increased BPIntermittent with increased BP
– PheochromocytomaPheochromocytoma
QuestionsQuestions
 1. Which symptoms accurately1. Which symptoms accurately
differentiate migraine from other formsdifferentiate migraine from other forms
of headache?of headache?
– A. unilateral and throbbingA. unilateral and throbbing
– B. exacerbated by physical activityB. exacerbated by physical activity
– C. respond only to opiatesC. respond only to opiates
– D. disabling, accompanied by nauseaD. disabling, accompanied by nausea
and photophobiaand photophobia
Answer #1Answer #1
 D. Autonomic symptoms distinguishD. Autonomic symptoms distinguish
migraine from other forms of primarymigraine from other forms of primary
headache. Location is not critical inheadache. Location is not critical in
diagnosis.diagnosis.
Question #2Question #2
 If a patient with major depression wasIf a patient with major depression was
treated with an SSRI, what would be the risktreated with an SSRI, what would be the risk
of administering a triptan for migraines?of administering a triptan for migraines?
– A. Hypertension, leading to possible hemorrhageA. Hypertension, leading to possible hemorrhage
– B. Delirium, fever and myoclonusB. Delirium, fever and myoclonus
– C. muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, fever andC. muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, fever and
renal failurerenal failure
– D. EPSD. EPS
Answer #2Answer #2
 B. Serotonin syndromeB. Serotonin syndrome
– C is Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromeC is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Question # 3Question # 3
 Which common test yields abnormalWhich common test yields abnormal
results in a patient with chronicresults in a patient with chronic
migraines?migraines?
– A. CTA. CT
– B. MRIB. MRI
– C. EEGC. EEG
– D. ESRD. ESR
– E. none of the aboveE. none of the above
Answer # 3Answer # 3
 None of the above.None of the above.
– EEG is often abnormal, it is not sufficientEEG is often abnormal, it is not sufficient
or frequent enough to help in diagnosisor frequent enough to help in diagnosis
Question 4Question 4
 Which of the following headacheWhich of the following headache
varieties is associated with moodvarieties is associated with mood
change?change?
– A. ClusterA. Cluster
– B. Trigeminal NeuralgiaB. Trigeminal Neuralgia
– C. Giant cell arteritisC. Giant cell arteritis
– D. MigraineD. Migraine
– E. idiopathic intracranial hypertensionE. idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Answer #4Answer #4
 D. migraineD. migraine
Question 5Question 5
 Which of the following is NOT a reason whyWhich of the following is NOT a reason why
TCA’s work for migraine sufferers withoutTCA’s work for migraine sufferers without
overt depression?overt depression?
– A. improved sleep patternsA. improved sleep patterns
– B. increase serotonin acts as an analgesicB. increase serotonin acts as an analgesic
– C. TCA’s themselves are analgesicC. TCA’s themselves are analgesic
– D. TCA’s stimulate endorphinsD. TCA’s stimulate endorphins
– E. Depression is often co-morbid with migraineE. Depression is often co-morbid with migraine
Answer 5Answer 5
 D. TCA’s do not stimulate endogenousD. TCA’s do not stimulate endogenous
opiatesopiates
Question 6Question 6
 Which condition is cyclic or periodicWhich condition is cyclic or periodic
develops predominantly in men, anddevelops predominantly in men, and
responds to lithium?responds to lithium?
– A. migraineA. migraine
– B. clusterB. cluster
– C. Trigeminal neuralgiaC. Trigeminal neuralgia
– D. Giant cell arteritisD. Giant cell arteritis
– E. Tension type headacheE. Tension type headache
Answer 6Answer 6
 Cluster headachesCluster headaches

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Headaches

  • 1. HeadachesHeadaches Chapter 9Chapter 9 Neurology ReviewNeurology Review Domenick Sportelli, D.O. PGY1Domenick Sportelli, D.O. PGY1 RWJ Psychiatry Residency ProgramRWJ Psychiatry Residency Program
  • 2. HeadacheHeadache ClassificationClassification  Three major categories (Primary,Three major categories (Primary, Secondary, Cranial Neuralgias)Secondary, Cranial Neuralgias) – Primary HeadachesPrimary Headaches  Tension- typeTension- type  MigraineMigraine  ClusterCluster – Not life threateningNot life threatening – Create severe painCreate severe pain – Reduce quality of lifeReduce quality of life
  • 3. ClassificationClassification  Secondary HeadacheSecondary Headache – Manifestations of serious underlying possibly lifeManifestations of serious underlying possibly life threatening illnessthreatening illness  Temporal arteritisTemporal arteritis  Intracranial mass lesionsIntracranial mass lesions  PTCPTC  MeningitisMeningitis  SHSH  Post-concussion headachePost-concussion headache
  • 4. Tension type headachesTension type headaches  Intermittent dullIntermittent dull pain usually locatedpain usually located bilaterally in thebilaterally in the frontal or cervicalfrontal or cervical regionsregions
  • 5. Tension HeadacheTension Headache  Manifestation isManifestation is limited to painlimited to pain – No associatedNo associated symptomssymptoms  PhotophobiaPhotophobia  HyperacusisHyperacusis  PhonophobiaPhonophobia  NauseaNausea – Women > MenWomen > Men
  • 6. Tension HeadacheTension Headache – Attributed toAttributed to contraction of scalp,contraction of scalp, neck, face musclesneck, face muscles  Emotional “tension”Emotional “tension”  FatigueFatigue  Cervical spodylosisCervical spodylosis  Bright lightBright light  Loud noisesLoud noises  Emotional factorsEmotional factors
  • 7. Tension HeadacheTension Headache  TreatmentTreatment – AssuranceAssurance – Less than twice aLess than twice a weekweek  Acute therapyAcute therapy – Onset ofOnset of headacheheadache  NSAIDSNSAIDS  ASA/caffeineASA/caffeine
  • 8. Tension HeadacheTension Headache – >2-3 x per week and/or acute therapy is>2-3 x per week and/or acute therapy is ineffectiveineffective  Preventative therapyPreventative therapy – Small night time dose TCASmall night time dose TCA – AntiepilepticsAntiepileptics  Valproate, topiramateValproate, topiramate – OMMOMM – MassageMassage – Warm compressWarm compress
  • 10. MigrainesMigraines  Two subtypesTwo subtypes – Presence or absence of auraPresence or absence of aura  Migraine with AuraMigraine with Aura – ““classic migraine”, “migraine with aura”classic migraine”, “migraine with aura” – 10% of migraine patients10% of migraine patients – Aura typically precedes the onset of painAura typically precedes the onset of pain
  • 11. MigrainesMigraines  AurasAuras – Usually appear and evolveUsually appear and evolve over 4-10 minover 4-10 min – <1 hour<1 hour – Disappear with headacheDisappear with headache onsetonset  Most common areMost common are – Visual hallucinationsVisual hallucinations  Greying region of visualGreying region of visual fieldfield  Flashing zig zag linesFlashing zig zag lines  Crescents or brightCrescents or bright colorscolors
  • 13. MigraineMigraine  Auras continuedAuras continued – Occasionally consist of languageOccasionally consist of language impairment (similar to aphasia)impairment (similar to aphasia) – Sensory misperceptionSensory misperception – Personality changePersonality change – In children, “abdominal pain”, nausea,In children, “abdominal pain”, nausea, vomitingvomiting
  • 14. Migraine without AuraMigraine without Aura  75% of migraine patients75% of migraine patients  4-24 hours4-24 hours  Throbbing, one sidedThrobbing, one sided – Behind templeBehind temple – Behind eyeBehind eye – Around eyeAround eye – 50% move to other side and50% move to other side and become generalizedbecome generalized
  • 15. MigraineMigraine  Sensory hypersensitivitySensory hypersensitivity – PhotophobiaPhotophobia – PhonophobiaPhonophobia  Tend to seek seclusion in dark quiet roomTend to seek seclusion in dark quiet room  Autonomic dysfunctionAutonomic dysfunction – Nausea/vomitingNausea/vomiting – Crave foods, drink large amount of waterCrave foods, drink large amount of water  MoodMood – Despondent, distraughtDespondent, distraught
  • 16. MigraineMigraine  OnsetOnset – Women during MenarcheWomen during Menarche  Recurs premenstruallyRecurs premenstrually – Aggravated by OCPAggravated by OCP – 70% remiss during pregnancy70% remiss during pregnancy  10% have 110% have 1stst attack during pregnancyattack during pregnancy – 70% have 170% have 1stst degree relative with the disorderdegree relative with the disorder – Early morningEarly morning – During REM periodsDuring REM periods – Can be precipitated “triggers”Can be precipitated “triggers”  Fasting, sleep (too much/too little), menses, stress, headFasting, sleep (too much/too little), menses, stress, head trauma, alcohol (red wine, brandy), chocolate, MSGtrauma, alcohol (red wine, brandy), chocolate, MSG  Withdrawal from the aboveWithdrawal from the above
  • 17. MigraineMigraine  Psychiatric comorbidityPsychiatric comorbidity – Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Bipolar d/oAnxiety, Panic, Depression, Bipolar d/o  Therapy for comorbid migraine and depressionTherapy for comorbid migraine and depression – TCATCA  *SSRIs and Triptans = serotonin syndrome*SSRIs and Triptans = serotonin syndrome
  • 18. MigraineMigraine SubtypesSubtypes  Childhood migraineChildhood migraine – < 2 hours< 2 hours – More severeMore severe – Less likely unilateralLess likely unilateral – More susceptible to basilar type andMore susceptible to basilar type and hemiplegic typehemiplegic type  Basilar: Ataxia, vertigo, dysarthria, diplopia, transientBasilar: Ataxia, vertigo, dysarthria, diplopia, transient global amnesiaglobal amnesia  Hemiplegic: transient hemiparesis, hemiplegiaHemiplegic: transient hemiparesis, hemiplegia
  • 19. Migraine-Like ConditionsMigraine-Like Conditions  Food inducedFood induced – MSGMSG – Ice creamIce cream – Tyramine containing foods (aged cheese)Tyramine containing foods (aged cheese) – Phenylethylamine (chocolate)Phenylethylamine (chocolate) – Caffeine withdrawalCaffeine withdrawal
  • 20. Migraine-Like ConditionsMigraine-Like Conditions  Medication inducedMedication induced – Anti-anginalAnti-anginal  Nitro, isosorbide, nifedipineNitro, isosorbide, nifedipine  Sex relatedSex related – ““primary headache associated withprimary headache associated with sexual activity” “coital cephalgia”sexual activity” “coital cephalgia”  Tx: Propranalol before sexual activityTx: Propranalol before sexual activity
  • 21. Proposed Cause ofProposed Cause of MigrainesMigraines  ““spreading neuronal depression”spreading neuronal depression” – Impaired metabolism of cerebral neuronsImpaired metabolism of cerebral neurons spreads as initially increased activity, andspreads as initially increased activity, and then inhibited neuronal activity fromthen inhibited neuronal activity from posterior cerebral cortex to anteriorposterior cerebral cortex to anterior cerebral cortexcerebral cortex  Trigeminal nucleus of Pons triggers release ofTrigeminal nucleus of Pons triggers release of serotonin, substance P, neurokinin, and otherserotonin, substance P, neurokinin, and other vasoactive neurotransmiters.vasoactive neurotransmiters.  This incites painfulThis incites painful vasodilationvasodilation andand perivascularperivascular inflammationinflammation
  • 22. Acute TreatmentAcute Treatment  Headache diary to assess “triggers”Headache diary to assess “triggers”  Occasional mild attacksOccasional mild attacks – NSAID’sNSAID’s  Opiates not advised unless other medsOpiates not advised unless other meds are contraindicatedare contraindicated – Pregnancy, elderlyPregnancy, elderly
  • 23. Acute TreatmentAcute Treatment  TriptansTriptans – 5HT 1b/1d receptor agonists5HT 1b/1d receptor agonists  Rapidly effective for moderate to severe migraine if takenRapidly effective for moderate to severe migraine if taken earlyearly  ErgotomineErgotomine – VasoconstrictorsVasoconstrictors  Also effectiveAlso effective – Over constriction (digits, coronary arteries)Over constriction (digits, coronary arteries) – Miscarriage, fetal anomaliesMiscarriage, fetal anomalies  AntiemeticsAntiemetics  HospitilizationHospitilization – > 3days> 3days  IV fuids, antiemetics, pain controlIV fuids, antiemetics, pain control
  • 24. Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment  IndicationsIndications – > 4 migraines per month> 4 migraines per month – > 3-4 days of disability per month> 3-4 days of disability per month – Acute medication losing efficacyAcute medication losing efficacy – Pts taking excessive medicationsPts taking excessive medications
  • 25. Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment  MedicationsMedications – Beta BlockersBeta Blockers  No history of depressionNo history of depression – TCASTCAS  Amitriptyline, nortryptilineAmitriptyline, nortryptiline  Prevents, reduces severity and durationPrevents, reduces severity and duration – Alters REM sleep where migraines beginAlters REM sleep where migraines begin – Enhance serotoninEnhance serotonin
  • 26. Preventative TreatmentPreventative Treatment  MedicationsMedications – Calcium Channel BlockersCalcium Channel Blockers – AED’sAED’s  Topirimate, valproateTopirimate, valproate – Reduces 5HT neuron firing in dorsal raphe nucleusReduces 5HT neuron firing in dorsal raphe nucleus – Alters trigeminal GABA a receptors in meningealAlters trigeminal GABA a receptors in meningeal blood vesselsblood vessels
  • 27. ClusterCluster HeadachesHeadaches  Occur in groups (clusters)Occur in groups (clusters) – 45 min to 1.5 hours45 min to 1.5 hours – 1-8 times daily for period of1-8 times daily for period of several weeks to monthsseveral weeks to months  DemographicDemographic – men 6-8x more than womenmen 6-8x more than women – Little familial tendencyLittle familial tendency – Develops between ages of 20Develops between ages of 20 -40-40 – > 80% smoke and or drink> 80% smoke and or drink alcohol excessivelyalcohol excessively
  • 28. Cluster HeadachesCluster Headaches  DescriptionDescription – Severe, sharp nonSevere, sharp non throbbing painthrobbing pain – Bores into one eye andBores into one eye and adjacent regionadjacent region – Ipsilateral eye tearingIpsilateral eye tearing – Conjunctival injectionConjunctival injection – Nasal congestionNasal congestion – Partial Horners syndromePartial Horners syndrome
  • 29. Cluster HeadacheCluster Headache  Most have a predictable, cyclicMost have a predictable, cyclic patternpattern – ie: Every spring or fallie: Every spring or fall – Alcohol and REM sleep canAlcohol and REM sleep can precipitate themprecipitate them – Cluster free intervals can rangeCluster free intervals can range months to yearsmonths to years
  • 30. Cluster HeadacheCluster Headache  Cause/TxCause/Tx – Different but unknown form of cerebrovascularDifferent but unknown form of cerebrovascular dysfunction than occurs in migraines.dysfunction than occurs in migraines. – Respond to many of the same medications usedRespond to many of the same medications used for migrainesfor migraines – Orally administered acute migraine meds notOrally administered acute migraine meds not effective (clusters come on too fast, shorteffective (clusters come on too fast, short duration)duration)  Sumitriptan , dihydroergotomine injectionsSumitriptan , dihydroergotomine injections  Oxygen inhalation 8-10 L/mOxygen inhalation 8-10 L/m – Chronic tx includes: lithium, steroids, valproicChronic tx includes: lithium, steroids, valproic acidacid
  • 31. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Temporal ArteritisTemporal Arteritis – Complication when tx is delayedComplication when tx is delayed  Occlusion of opthalmic, ciliary and cerebralOcclusion of opthalmic, ciliary and cerebral arteriesarteries – Blindness and strokeBlindness and stroke  Artery biopsy definitive dxArtery biopsy definitive dx – > ESR in 90% pts> ESR in 90% pts  Tx: high dose steroidsTx: high dose steroids
  • 32. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Temporal Arteritis/ Giant Cell ArteritisTemporal Arteritis/ Giant Cell Arteritis – Temporal, cranial arteries develop overtTemporal, cranial arteries develop overt inflammationinflammation – Etiology unknownEtiology unknown – Histo exam of arteries reveals giant cellsHisto exam of arteries reveals giant cells – Pts > 55Pts > 55  Predominantly effect elderlyPredominantly effect elderly  Dull continued pain, located in one or both temples,Dull continued pain, located in one or both temples, jaw pain.jaw pain.  Systemic signs of malaise, fever, weight lossSystemic signs of malaise, fever, weight loss
  • 33. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Temporal arteritisTemporal arteritis – Dangerous complicationsDangerous complications  If untreated occlusion of the opthalmic, ciliaryIf untreated occlusion of the opthalmic, ciliary and cerebral arteries can lead to blindnessand cerebral arteries can lead to blindness and strokesand strokes  Temporal artery bx: definitive dxTemporal artery bx: definitive dx  TX: high dose steroidsTX: high dose steroids
  • 34. SecondarySecondary HeadachesHeadaches  Intracranial Mass LesionIntracranial Mass Lesion – The 1The 1stst symptom of brain tumors or chronic subdurals issymptom of brain tumors or chronic subdurals is headacheheadache – Brain tumor headache quality is non specificBrain tumor headache quality is non specific – Usually mimic Tension type headaches as bilateral and dullUsually mimic Tension type headaches as bilateral and dull – When headache is unilateral 20% of the time the tumor isWhen headache is unilateral 20% of the time the tumor is on the opposite side of painon the opposite side of pain
  • 35. SecondarySecondary HeadachesHeadaches  Intracranial Mass LesionIntracranial Mass Lesion – Subtle cognitive and personality changes maySubtle cognitive and personality changes may accompany headachesaccompany headaches – Lateralized signs usually develop within 8 weeksLateralized signs usually develop within 8 weeks – CT or MRI for all unexplained progressiveCT or MRI for all unexplained progressive headaches.headaches.
  • 36. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Chronic MeningitisChronic Meningitis – Weeks of dull, continuous headacheWeeks of dull, continuous headache accompanied by progressive cognitiveaccompanied by progressive cognitive impairmentimpairment – Signs of systemic infectious illnessSigns of systemic infectious illness – Inflammation chokes cranial nervesInflammation chokes cranial nerves  Facial palsyFacial palsy  Hearing impairmentHearing impairment  EO muscle palsyEO muscle palsy
  • 37. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Chronic MeningitisChronic Meningitis – Also impairs CSF reabsorptionAlso impairs CSF reabsorption  HydrocephalusHydrocephalus – Caused by:Caused by:  Cryptococcus (impairedCryptococcus (impaired immune function)immune function) – Long term steroidsLong term steroids – AIDSAIDS – ImmunosuppressantsImmunosuppressants – CT shows hydrocephalusCT shows hydrocephalus – CSF analysis to confirmCSF analysis to confirm
  • 38. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  Idiopathic intracranial HypertensionIdiopathic intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri)(Pseudotumor cerebri) – Cerebral edemaCerebral edema  Young obese females with menstrualYoung obese females with menstrual irregirreg  Intracranial hypertension leads toIntracranial hypertension leads to  PapilledemaPapilledema  Dull HeadacheDull Headache
  • 40. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  PTCPTC – If untreated papilledema leads toIf untreated papilledema leads to expanded visual fields and optic atrophyexpanded visual fields and optic atrophy and blindnessand blindness – May stretch and damage 6May stretch and damage 6thth cranial nervecranial nerve leading to abducens nerve palsy (inwardleading to abducens nerve palsy (inward eye deviation)eye deviation)
  • 41. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  PTCPTC – MRI, CTMRI, CT  Reveals cerebral swelling, compressed smallReveals cerebral swelling, compressed small ventricles, no mass lesionventricles, no mass lesion  CSF pressure >300mmH2OCSF pressure >300mmH2O – Tx: diuretics, carbonic anyhdraseTx: diuretics, carbonic anyhdrase inhibitors, steroids, therapeutic lumbarinhibitors, steroids, therapeutic lumbar puncturepuncture  Refractory cases: CSF shuntsRefractory cases: CSF shunts
  • 42. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  MAOI’s and HemorrhageMAOI’s and Hemorrhage – Pts on MAOI’s who ingest tyraminePts on MAOI’s who ingest tyramine containing foods or receive certaincontaining foods or receive certain medications can experience severemedications can experience severe hypertension, headache and hemorrhagehypertension, headache and hemorrhage  Aged cheese, pickled foods, chianti, beer,Aged cheese, pickled foods, chianti, beer, triptans, demerol, L dopa, sinemettriptans, demerol, L dopa, sinemet amphetamines, carbamazepine, TCA’samphetamines, carbamazepine, TCA’s
  • 43. Secondary HeadachesSecondary Headaches  MAOI’sMAOI’s – Hypertensive reactions should be treatedHypertensive reactions should be treated with intravenous phentolamine (alphawith intravenous phentolamine (alpha adrenergic blocking agent)adrenergic blocking agent)  Substitutes are chlorpromazine andSubstitutes are chlorpromazine and propranololpropranolol
  • 44. CranialCranial NeuralgiasNeuralgias  Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal Neuralgia – Most common chronic,Most common chronic, recurring neuralgiarecurring neuralgia – Dozens of brief, 20-30 secondDozens of brief, 20-30 second sharp excruciating painsharp excruciating pain extending along one of theextending along one of the three divisions of the trigeminalthree divisions of the trigeminal nerve.nerve.
  • 45. CranialCranial NeuralgiasNeuralgias  Trigeminal NeuralgiaTrigeminal Neuralgia – Most commonly affectsMost commonly affects the V2 division onthe V2 division on trigeminal nerve.trigeminal nerve. – Touching the area evokesTouching the area evokes painpain – Trigger zones: eating,Trigger zones: eating, brushing teeth, drinkingbrushing teeth, drinking cold water evokes “shockcold water evokes “shock like” painlike” pain – Usually abates at nightUsually abates at night
  • 46. Cranial NeuralgiasCranial Neuralgias  Cause/TxCause/Tx – Aberrant superiorAberrant superior cerebellar artery orcerebellar artery or other cerebral bloodother cerebral blood vessel compressing thevessel compressing the trigeminal nerve root astrigeminal nerve root as it emerges fro the brainit emerges fro the brain stemstem – Tumor at theTumor at the cerebellopontine anglecerebellopontine angle may have the samemay have the same effecteffect – Multiple SclerosisMultiple Sclerosis plaque irritatingplaque irritating trigeminal nerve nucleustrigeminal nerve nucleus
  • 47. Cranial NeuralgiaCranial Neuralgia  Treatment with Gabapentin is first lineTreatment with Gabapentin is first line  If pain persists, carbamazepineIf pain persists, carbamazepine second linesecond line  Microvascular decompression surgeryMicrovascular decompression surgery  Gamma knife surgery to the root of theGamma knife surgery to the root of the trigeminal nervetrigeminal nerve
  • 48. Clinical Context…HistoryClinical Context…History  Age of onsetAge of onset  Presence of auraPresence of aura  Frequency/intensityFrequency/intensity  # per month# per month  Time of onsetTime of onset  Quality/radiationQuality/radiation  Associated symptAssociated sympt  Family hx of migraineFamily hx of migraine  State of general healthState of general health  Precipitaing/relievingPrecipitaing/relieving  Effect of activity onEffect of activity on painpain  Food? alcohol?Food? alcohol? Caffeine?Caffeine?  Previous tx?Previous tx?  Visual changeVisual change  Trauma?Trauma?  Birth control?Birth control? menstruationmenstruation  Work/lifestyleWork/lifestyle
  • 49. Danger signsDanger signs  Sudden onsetSudden onset – Max intensity within a few secondsMax intensity within a few seconds  SAHSAH – Migraines begin with moderate pain andMigraines begin with moderate pain and gradual increase over 2 hoursgradual increase over 2 hours – Cluster may be sudden, but transient andCluster may be sudden, but transient and assoc with ipsilateral autonomic signsassoc with ipsilateral autonomic signs (rhinorrhea, tearing)(rhinorrhea, tearing)
  • 50. Danger signsDanger signs  ““first” or “worst”first” or “worst” – Commonly describes ICH or CNS infectionCommonly describes ICH or CNS infection  Worsening patternWorsening pattern – Mass lesionMass lesion – Medication overuseMedication overuse  Focal neurological signs (other than aura)Focal neurological signs (other than aura) – MassMass – AVMAVM – Collagen vascular diseaseCollagen vascular disease
  • 51. Danger signsDanger signs  FeverFever – Intracranial, systemic, local infectionIntracranial, systemic, local infection  May follow SAH 24-48 hoursMay follow SAH 24-48 hours  Rapid onset with strenuous exerciseRapid onset with strenuous exercise – Carotid artery dissection, ICHCarotid artery dissection, ICH  ANY change in mental status or LOCANY change in mental status or LOC  Neck stiffnessNeck stiffness  PapilledemaPapilledema
  • 52. Danger signsDanger signs  Any new headache in patients <5 orAny new headache in patients <5 or >50>50 – With CA: metastasisWith CA: metastasis – Lyme: menigoencephalitisLyme: menigoencephalitis – HIV: opportunistic infection or tumorHIV: opportunistic infection or tumor – Pregnancy: cortical vein, venous sinusPregnancy: cortical vein, venous sinus thrombosis, carotid dissectionthrombosis, carotid dissection
  • 53. Specific SourceSpecific Source  Chronic nasal congestion: sinusitisChronic nasal congestion: sinusitis  Impaired vision “seeing holes” :Impaired vision “seeing holes” : glaucomaglaucoma  Visual field defects: lesion of opticVisual field defects: lesion of optic pathway (pituitary mass)pathway (pituitary mass)  Blurring of vision on forward bending,Blurring of vision on forward bending, HA in early morning, loss ofHA in early morning, loss of coordination, nausea: Increased ICPcoordination, nausea: Increased ICP
  • 54. Specific SourceSpecific Source  Relieved with recumbency,Relieved with recumbency, exacerbated by upright postureexacerbated by upright posture – Low CSF pressureLow CSF pressure  Sudden, severe, unilateral vision lossSudden, severe, unilateral vision loss – Optic neuritisOptic neuritis  Intermittent with increased BPIntermittent with increased BP – PheochromocytomaPheochromocytoma
  • 55. QuestionsQuestions  1. Which symptoms accurately1. Which symptoms accurately differentiate migraine from other formsdifferentiate migraine from other forms of headache?of headache? – A. unilateral and throbbingA. unilateral and throbbing – B. exacerbated by physical activityB. exacerbated by physical activity – C. respond only to opiatesC. respond only to opiates – D. disabling, accompanied by nauseaD. disabling, accompanied by nausea and photophobiaand photophobia
  • 56. Answer #1Answer #1  D. Autonomic symptoms distinguishD. Autonomic symptoms distinguish migraine from other forms of primarymigraine from other forms of primary headache. Location is not critical inheadache. Location is not critical in diagnosis.diagnosis.
  • 57. Question #2Question #2  If a patient with major depression wasIf a patient with major depression was treated with an SSRI, what would be the risktreated with an SSRI, what would be the risk of administering a triptan for migraines?of administering a triptan for migraines? – A. Hypertension, leading to possible hemorrhageA. Hypertension, leading to possible hemorrhage – B. Delirium, fever and myoclonusB. Delirium, fever and myoclonus – C. muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, fever andC. muscle rigidity, rhabdomyolysis, fever and renal failurerenal failure – D. EPSD. EPS
  • 58. Answer #2Answer #2  B. Serotonin syndromeB. Serotonin syndrome – C is Neuroleptic Malignant SyndromeC is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  • 59. Question # 3Question # 3  Which common test yields abnormalWhich common test yields abnormal results in a patient with chronicresults in a patient with chronic migraines?migraines? – A. CTA. CT – B. MRIB. MRI – C. EEGC. EEG – D. ESRD. ESR – E. none of the aboveE. none of the above
  • 60. Answer # 3Answer # 3  None of the above.None of the above. – EEG is often abnormal, it is not sufficientEEG is often abnormal, it is not sufficient or frequent enough to help in diagnosisor frequent enough to help in diagnosis
  • 61. Question 4Question 4  Which of the following headacheWhich of the following headache varieties is associated with moodvarieties is associated with mood change?change? – A. ClusterA. Cluster – B. Trigeminal NeuralgiaB. Trigeminal Neuralgia – C. Giant cell arteritisC. Giant cell arteritis – D. MigraineD. Migraine – E. idiopathic intracranial hypertensionE. idiopathic intracranial hypertension
  • 62. Answer #4Answer #4  D. migraineD. migraine
  • 63. Question 5Question 5  Which of the following is NOT a reason whyWhich of the following is NOT a reason why TCA’s work for migraine sufferers withoutTCA’s work for migraine sufferers without overt depression?overt depression? – A. improved sleep patternsA. improved sleep patterns – B. increase serotonin acts as an analgesicB. increase serotonin acts as an analgesic – C. TCA’s themselves are analgesicC. TCA’s themselves are analgesic – D. TCA’s stimulate endorphinsD. TCA’s stimulate endorphins – E. Depression is often co-morbid with migraineE. Depression is often co-morbid with migraine
  • 64. Answer 5Answer 5  D. TCA’s do not stimulate endogenousD. TCA’s do not stimulate endogenous opiatesopiates
  • 65. Question 6Question 6  Which condition is cyclic or periodicWhich condition is cyclic or periodic develops predominantly in men, anddevelops predominantly in men, and responds to lithium?responds to lithium? – A. migraineA. migraine – B. clusterB. cluster – C. Trigeminal neuralgiaC. Trigeminal neuralgia – D. Giant cell arteritisD. Giant cell arteritis – E. Tension type headacheE. Tension type headache
  • 66. Answer 6Answer 6  Cluster headachesCluster headaches