Did you know that headaches
are the number one reason for missing school or work? No one should have to
suffer from chronic headaches. Simple lifestyle changes may reduce the
number of headaches you have and improve your quality of life.
It is recommended that you consult your physician if you experience any of
the following:
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You experience three or more headaches per week.
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You take a pain reliever every day or almost
daily.
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You need more than the recommended doses of
over-the-counter
medications to relieve headache symptoms.
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Your headaches keep getting worse and will not
go away.
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Your headaches have changed in character.
St. John’s Headache Management program will assess your history of headaches
and create a treatment plan that may include modifications to your
lifestyle, possible medications and treatment. Following your assessment,
our specially trained nurses will work with you to identify headache
triggers and teach control techniques.
Headache Management services include:
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Acute HA Medical Management
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Diagnostics
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Lifestyle Education
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Medication Intervention Trials
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Neurologist Medical Management
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Relaxation/Stress Management
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Referral for Additional Chronic Pain Treatment
Needs including Physical
Therapy & Behavioral Medicine