Headache Resources
Headache resources for diagnosing and treating tension-type,
migraine, analgesic-abuse, cluster and post-traumatic headaches.
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) - The American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) was created in
1990 through an initiative of the American Headache Society (AHS). ACHE is a nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the
treatment and management of headache and raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness.
British Association for the Study of Headache - The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is an
organization whose objectives are to relieve persons suffering from headache by the advancement of scientific study.
Clinical Trials: Migraine and Cluster Headaches - CenterWatch
Emergency Treatment of the Headache Patient
Excedrine Headache Resource Center - About Headaches
Head Pain Association of Michigan
Headache - Emergency Room Protocol
Headache Cybertext - This cybertext describes the current method of diagnosing and
treating tension-type, migraine, analgesic-abuse, cluster, and post-traumatic (including post-"whiplash") headaches, which comprise the great
majority of the headaches that physicians see in their offices. It also presents the diagnosis and treatment of many other headaches seen by physicians in
their offices. I am gradually adding to this list.
Headache Impact Test - The Headache Impact Test (HIT) is a tool to measure the impact headaches have on
a person's ability to function on the job, at school, at home, and in social situations. The score indicates the impact that headaches have on normal daily
life and the ability to function. After taking the HIT survey, you can print a report for yourself and one to share with your doctor.
International Headache Society - The International Headache Society (IHS) is an organization whose strategic
objective is to alleviate the burden of headache worldwide, in particular by promoting research into causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and other
aspects of headache.
Key Features that Distinguish Cluster from Migraine Headaches - Help guide for interns
Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute - Frequently Asked Questions about Headache
National Headache Foundation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Headache
Information Page
Abortive Therapies for Cluster Headache - Help guide for interns
American Academy of Family Physicians - Cluster Headaches
Cluster Headache Help - Cluster Headache Help provides links to health, research, government, news, and
personal sites related to living with this ailment.
Cluster Headaches Worldwide Support Group
Diagnosis of Cluster Headache and Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania
JAMA Migraine Information Center - Treatment of Cluster Headaches
O.U.C.H. Organization for Understanding Cluster Headaches
Selected prophylaxis for cluster headache - Help guide for interns
Treatment of Cluster Headache and Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania
The BAM Page - Basilar Artery Migraine (BAM) Page
Glaxo Wellcome Migraine Resource Center - Learn about some of the triggers, symptoms, and treatment
programs for migraine and take a free diagnostic screening.
JAMA Migraine Information Center - The JAMA Migraine Information Center is designed
as a resource for physicians and other health professionals. The site is produced and maintained by JAMA editors and staff under the direction of an
editorial review board of leading migraine authorities.
JAMA Migraine Information Center
MAGNUM, The National Migraine Association - MAGNUM (Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for
Migrainers) was created to bring public awareness, utilizing the electronic, print, and artistic media, to the fact that Migraine is a true organic
neurologic disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and co-workers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide.
Migraine Information Site
Migraine Update - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke
Migraines - Information, resources and support for those with Migraines. - From
Health A to Z
Sumatriptan and Migraine
The Migraine Pane - California State University, San Bernardino. This page is for people
who suffer from all types of migraine and headache pain, and for the families and friends who suffer with them.
The Migraine Trust - The Migraine Trust aims to help people with migraine and other headaches, as well as
organizations, groups, and individuals who work to support them through research and care.
World Headache Alliance - The World Headache Alliance (WHA) is a global alliance of lay organizations whose aim is to
provide a comprehensive, and frequently updated, information service for people who suffer from severe headache or migraine, and their families and friends.
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