Posts on ‘June 17th, 2008’

Manage stress
Stress can be a huge factor in causing headaches. Ways to manage stress include regular exercise, deep breathing, yoga, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.

Previous blogs:

• reduce stress at work

• increase energy naturally

• steps to be stress free

Preventative Medications for tension headaches

• Tricyclic antidepressants, including amitriptyline and nortriptyline (Pamelor)

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) include antidepressants such as partoxetine (Paxil), venlafaxine (Effexor) and fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)

• NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) and ketoprofen (Orudis)

• Other medications include anticonfulsants such as divalproex (Depakote) and muscle relaxants such as tizanidine (Zanaflex)