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Recognizing Headaches

Recognizing Headaches

According to the National Headache Foundation and the Association of Migraine Disorders there are approximately 150 different types of headaches.  These headaches vary greatly and that is why it is so important that those suffering get the proper care. 
As reported by the American Migraine Foundation, there are two main categories of headaches.  

​The first is known as 
Primary Headaches.  These occur when the headache itself is the issue with no serious underlying conditions causing the symptoms or pain.  That is to say they are “benign.”  No significant illness is causing them to occur.

Secondary Headaches are the second category of headaches.  These types of headaches can be caused from a condition or malady, such as an injury, tumor, infection, stroke, or medication.

So how do you know what type of headache you are experiencing?  It's important to speak to your medical provider.  Until then, educate yourself and connect with others living with headache disease.  
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A list of headaches provided by CHAMP, can be found on the Headache Types page.  There you can find a list of the most common headache types and continue to explore more about headache health.



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Complete Headache Term Glossary
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​Disclaimer:  The following are some of the resources I found most helpful during my recovery from traumatic brain injury, headache disease, and chronic pain.  Any information found on this site is for the sole purpose of sharing helpful resources to others who may also suffer from Brain Injury,  Migraine Disease, or Chronic Pain.  Please seek professional and/or medical attention if you or someone you love are in need of services such as these or any other health care needs.  If you should have any concerns about the content shared on this site, please contact, Laura at Litupmymind@gmail.com
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