Headache due to depression and anxiety!!
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Lucy is a 34 year-old single mother who is living with her fiance and her 5 year-old son. Lucy was referred to the Medical Centre by her general practice with a 4-week history of headache, the symptoms of which were so bad that she was forced to resign from work. A subsequent CT scan indicated the presence of a tumour in the right frontal lobe. Upon the CT diagnosis, Lucy experienced symptoms of depression and anxiety, which have progressively worsened. She is now awaiting the results of a cranial biopsy.
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@abhik Headaches, the sharp, throbbing, uncomfortable pains that occur in multiple regions of your head, are common occurrences. In fact, up to 80 percent of adults experience tension headaches. However, when headaches are linked with depression, you could be dealing with other chronic issues, too. Treating depression headaches can involve a multipronged approach, depending on the underlying causes. You may need treatment for both the headache and depression symptoms. Talk to your doctor about the following options. Certain prescription medications may be used to treat both depression and anxiety as well as migraine. These include tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and anxiolytics. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common medications used to treat depression. Examples include Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac.