What is post-traumatic headache?
Post-traumatic headache may occur following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Headaches following TBI may get better quickly or last for years. Often, the headache is described as constant aching on both sides of the head and may be associated with intermittent throbbing or stabbing sensations.
How do members experience post-traumatic headache?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with post-traumatic headache*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for post-traumatic headache*
Who has post-traumatic headache on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 59 | |
| 30s | 188 | |
| 40s | 392 | |
| 50s | 527 | |
| 60s | 329 | |
| 70+ | 116 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 680 | |
| Female | 954 |