Tension-type headache
- bilateral, pressure-like pain of mild–mod intensity,
- not throbbing or aggravated by physical activity.
- A/w photophobia or phonophobia, not N/V.
- Freq a/w myofascial sensitivity in neck/head.
- Triggers: stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, hunger.
- Episodic HA
Rx:
NSAIDs, acetaminophen (risk of med overuse HA); chronic HA Rx: TCAs.