Medical articles of Chronic headache

26/02/2025
Dr Sarah Barker
Clinical Psychologist
Psychological approaches to migraines and persistent headaches
Migraines and persistent headaches can significantly impact daily life, often leading to reduced productivity, stress, and emotional distress. While medical treatments such as pain relief medication and lifestyle modifications are common, psychological approaches can also play a key role in managing these conditions. These methods focus on reducing triggers, improving coping mechanisms, and addressing the emotional impact of chronic headaches.
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06/04/2022
Dr Mark Weatherall
Neurologist
Ask an expert: What is a migraine with aura?
Along with a headache, migraines can often also cause nausea, sensitivity to light and in some cases, vision disturbance. In this informative article, leading consultant neurologist Dr Mark Weatherall gives an expert guide to migraine with aura, including its symptoms, causes and treatment.
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12/11/2020
Dr Phillip Fletcher
Consultant Neurologist
Chronic headaches: what to do when your painkillers no longer help
Sometimes ibuprofen isn't enough to get rid of a headache. We spoke to an expert consultant in pain medicine to learn about more effective treatment options, for example, anti-migraine tablets, botox and chronic anti-neuropathic medications to manage longterm conditions. Dr Philip Fletcher talks us through the treatment options and preventative measures available.
17/12/2018
Dr Mark Weatherall
Neurologist
Cluster headache: The most painful condition known to humankind?
What is a cluster headache exactly, and how does it differ from a normal headache? We asked Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant neurologist with a subspecialist interest in the management of headaches.
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12/12/2018
Mr Sinan Barazi
Pituitary, skull base, facial pain and spinal neurosurgeon
Managing your headache
Headaches can come in various shapes and sizes, from common tension headaches to cluster headaches and migraines and the way to manage them depends on the type. There are many options, but don’t worry! Leading neurosurgeon Mr Sinan Barazi, part of the London Neurosurgery Partnership, is here with a handy guide to headache management.
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