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.