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Understanding New Daily Persistent Headache

Nov 22, 2022
Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses New Daily Persistent Headache, covering diagnostic criteria and treatments. Alan Kaplan shares his personal journey with the condition. The podcast delves into alternative treatments like psychedelics for headache relief.
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Quick takeaways

  • New Daily Persistent Headache requires continuous headache for at least 3 months with abrupt onset and no prior migraine history.
  • The causes of NDPH range from migraine biology to post-infectious disorders, with treatments borrowing from migraine therapies.

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Understanding New Daily Persistent Headache Criteria

New daily persistent headache is characterized by its abrupt onset of continuous headache without prior history of migraine or tension-type headaches. Diagnostic criteria require a persistent headache for at least three months, a sudden and unremitting onset, and no alternative diagnosis explaining the condition.

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