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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is Indomethacin Responsive Headache?

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Hemicrania Continua - the Basics

By Teri Robert Health Expert
Continuing with our "Basics" series... Hemicrania continua is considered a primary headache disorder, meaning that it's not caused by another condition. It's a rare but treatable disorder. According to the International Headache Society's (IHS) International Classification of Headache Disorders, 2nd Edition, hemicrania continua is a "persistent strictly unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin."

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Health Guide

Paroxymsal Hemicrania: The Basics
...common in women than in men. Is there any treatment?The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indomethacin often provides complete relief from symptoms. Other less effective NSAIDs... Read more »
Hemicrania Continua
...Disorders, 2nd Edition, hemicrania continua is a "persistent strictly unilateral headache responsive to indomethacin." The IHS diagnostic criteria for hemicrania continua is: Headache for more... Read more »
Hypnic Headache: The Basics
...dehydration, or use of diuretics. Bedtime doses of caffeine, flunarizine (a calcium channel blocker), and indomethacin have been shown effective in some cases. Some case studies have shown daily... Read more »
Ice Pick Headaches: The Basics
...can even take medication. In those rare cases where it does need treatment, preventive treatment with indomethacin (Indocin) usually works.3 Ice pick headaches occur in up to 40% of individuals... Read more »
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...anticipated sexual activity to hopefully avoid coital headaches. Some medications that may be used are Indomethacin, DHE (Dihydroergotamine,) triptans —Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt, Amerge, Relpax,... Read more »

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