• Severe, recurrent headaches
• Affects one or both sides of the head
• Symptoms may be preceded by a specific sensation known as an aura and is often triggered by a specific activity
• Symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light or sound
• Cause unknown but may involve dilation of blood vessels in brain
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in females
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild to severe and debilitating
• Not life threatening

• Maintain regular sleep habits- go to bed and get up at the same time each day and avoid over or under sleeping
• Keep track of your headaches and triggers

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen