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Theresa Larsen, MD

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland

THE FACTS ABOUT HEADACHES

Background

Please take the following quiz to see if you are knowledgeable about headaches and migraines, and whether you should consult with a St. Joseph Mercy Oakland doctor to learn more. Make an appointment the same day at St. Joe’s by calling 248-372-6094 today.

Podcast Posted: 8/10/2007
Duration: 00:58

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QUIZ

1. Up to 50 million Americans suffer from headaches on a regular or semi-regular basis. What is the most common form of headache?
a.) Tension headache
b.) Migraine headache
c.) Cluster headache
d.) Rebound headache

The answer is a.) The common tension headache accounts for 75% of all headaches in the U.S.

2. Getting a headache every month is unpleasant, yet it is more common than you think. How many Americans get headaches every month?
a.) 50%
b.) 75%
c.) 80%
d.) 90%

The answer is c.) 80% If you suspect that your headaches could be treated more effectively than they are right now, call St. Joe’s at 248-372-6094 to make an appointment today. Call before noon and see a doctor the same day.

3. Women are more likely to get migraine headaches than men.
a.) True
b.) False

The answer is a.) True. On average, women are two to three times more likely to suffer from migraine headaches as men.

4. Prevention therapy for migraine sufferers in the form of medication works for approximately ____ % of all patients.
a.) 25%
b.) 35%
c.) 50%
d.) 75%

The answer is c.) 50%. And while prevention therapy can reduce the frequency of migraines, it hardly ever eliminates them entirely.

Did you know that if you call St. Joseph Mercy Oakland for an appointment before noon you can see a doctor at St. Joe’s the very same day? It’s true! With St. Joe’s all new Same Day Appointment Program. Just call us before noon at 248.372.6094 and schedule an appointment to come see a St. Joe doctor the very same day.

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