National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week September 2017

National Headache and Migraine Awareness Week September 2017

Have you heard of a Thunderclap Headache?

They are DRAMATIC. They are SEVERE. They are LIFE THREATENING and they are URGENT.

They NEED an urgent appointment with a Doctor.

What are Thunderclap Headaches?
Thunderclap headaches are dramatic.
Symptoms include pain that:
• Strikes suddenly and severely — sometimes described as the worst headache ever experienced
• Peaks within 60 seconds
• Lasts anywhere between an hour and 10 days
• Can occur anywhere in the head, and may involve the neck or lower back
• Can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or loss of consciousness

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