{"id":198,"date":"2016-08-21T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2008-08-21T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/edrugstore.uat.com\/articles\/?p=198"},"modified":"2008-08-21T11:29:00","modified_gmt":"2008-08-21T11:29:00","slug":"tension-headaches-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/tension-headaches-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Splitting Headache? Take The Tension Headache Quiz For Pain Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Do you sometimes get headaches that feel like a tight band around your head? If the answer is yes, you may be suffering from tension headaches, the most common type of headache.<\/p>\n

Tension headache pain can range from moderate to severe, and the fact is that doctors don’t really know what causes them. But they do know a lot about tension headache pain relief, with treatments ranging from aspirin to Tylenol to Butalbital.<\/p>\n

Take the following tension headache quiz to find out how much you really know about tension headaches, and the best options for the pain relief you need. The quiz answers are below… good luck!<\/p>\n

1. Which of these statements about tension headaches is incorrect?<\/p>\n

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  1. Tension \theadaches are more common among women than men.<\/li>\n
  2. Tension \theadaches are most prevalent in people between 20 and 50 years of \tage.<\/li>\n
  3. Tension \theadaches are frequently called tension-type headaches by many \tdoctors.<\/li>\n
  4. Tension \theadaches are usually caused by an underlying disease or illness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Which of the following factors or conditions can aggravate a tension headache or make pain relief more difficult?<\/p>\n

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    1. Poor \tposture.<\/li>\n
    2. Hormonal \tchanges.<\/li>\n
    3. Substance \tabuse.<\/li>\n
    4. All \tof the above can aggravate a tension headache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      3. Which of these medications is NOT commonly prescribed to provide pain relief from tension headaches?<\/p>\n

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      1. Tylenol.<\/li>\n
      2. Non-steroidal \tanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).<\/li>\n
      3. Augmentin.<\/li>\n
      4. Butalbital.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        4. Which of these is a type of tension headache?<\/p>\n

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        1. Chronic \ttension headache.<\/li>\n
        2. Persistent \tintense tension headache (PITH).<\/li>\n
        3. Hyperallergic \ttension headache.<\/li>\n
        4. Endocrinal \ttension headache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          5. Which of the following is a good reason to be careful when using over-the-counter medications for tension headaches?<\/p>\n

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          1. Over-the-counter \ttension headache drugs can have side effects.<\/li>\n
          2. While \tthey provide pain relief, many over-the-counter tension headache \tdrugs cause patients to gain weight.<\/li>\n
          3. Tension \theadaches often don’t respond to over-the-counter medication.<\/li>\n
          4. Over-the-counter \ttension headache medications frequently cause insomnia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            6. Which of these non-drug treatments or activities can provide pain relief to some tension headache sufferers?<\/p>\n

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            1. Relaxation \texercises.<\/li>\n
            2. Massage.<\/li>\n
            3. Acupuncture.<\/li>\n
            4. All \tof the above can provide pain relief to some people who are prone to \ttension headaches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              7. People who suffer from tension headaches have a variety of options for both pain relief, as well as for avoiding tension headaches in the first place. Which of these statements about tension headaches and\/or pain relief is NOT true?<\/p>\n

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              1. Antidepressants \tlike Prozac can be an effective way to avoid tension headaches.<\/li>\n
              2. Anti-anxiety \tdrugs like Xanax can help prevent tension headaches.<\/li>\n
              3. NSAIDs \tlike aspirin and ibuprofen have been shown to be effective in both \tavoiding tension headaches and providing pain relief.<\/li>\n
              4. When \tused as directed, a barbiturate like Butalbital can relieve the pain \tof chronic tension headaches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                8. There are different Butalbital formulations available that help maximize pain relief from tension headaches. Which of the following is NOT a common Butalbital pain relief formulation?<\/p>\n

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                1. Butalbital \twith acetaminophen and caffeine.<\/li>\n
                2. Butalbital \twith valium.<\/li>\n
                3. Butalbital \twith aspirin.<\/li>\n
                4. All \tof the above are common formulations of Butalbital for pain relief.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  9. Which of the following conditions would discourage a doctor from prescribing Butalbital for treating a tension headache?<\/p>\n

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                  1. Obesity.<\/li>\n
                  2. Liver \tproblems.<\/li>\n
                  3. Chronic \tcough.<\/li>\n
                  4. Insomnia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    10. Butalbital can be a very effective way of treating the pain associated with a tension headache. What is one of the most important things to remember when taking Butalbital?<\/p>\n

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                    1. You \tcan maximize pain relief by taking Butalbital at the same time as \tanti-anxiety medication.<\/li>\n
                    2. Always \teat a low-fat meal before taking Butalbital for pain relief.<\/li>\n
                    3. For \tmaximum effectiveness, take Butalbital well after the onset of a \ttension headache attack.<\/li>\n
                    4. Because \tButalbital can be habit-forming, always follow your doctor or \thealthcare provider’s instructions carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      11. Which of the following is the most common side effect experienced by people who take Butalbital for tension headache pain relief?<\/p>\n

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                      1. Drowsiness.<\/li>\n
                      2. Insomnia.<\/li>\n
                      3. Skin \trash or irritation.<\/li>\n
                      4. Both \tA and C above are common side effects experienced by Butalbital \tusers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        For more information about tension headaches and how to treat them, visit the online knowledge base<\/a> at eDrugstore.com.<\/p>\n

                        Answers: 1) D 2) D 3) C 4) A 5) A 6) D 7) C 8) B 9) B 10) D 11) A<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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