Mixed tension migraine
Alternative Names
Headache - mixed tension migraineSymptoms
- Headache on one or both sides
- Throbbing pain
- May feel dull, tight, or like a band around the head
- Pain varies from mild to severe
- May get worse with activity
- May last from 4-72 hours (in some people, the headaches may occur every day)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Irritability
- Depression
- Sluggishness
- Numbness, tingling, weakness
- Neck pain
Exams and Tests
Your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask you about your symptoms. Tests that may be done include:
- CT or MRI of the head and neck
- Blood work
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
References
Krusz JC. Tension-type headaches: what they are and how to treat them. Prim Care. June 1, 2004; 31(2): 293-311, vi.
Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2003: 1187-1194.
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