Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Intractable Headache

An intractable headache is a type of headache that is extremely difficult to treat and manage. It is especially severe and is usually accompanied by a range of debilitating physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms. Intractable headaches can be caused by a variety of conditions, including migraines, occipital …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

An intractable headache is a type of headache that is extremely difficult to treat and manage. It is especially severe and is usually accompanied by a range of debilitating physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms. Intractable headaches can be caused by a variety of conditions, including migraines, occipital neuralgia, post-concussion syndrome, cluster headaches, and other forms of chronic persistent headaches. Treatment of intractable headaches often requires a combination of medications, lifestyle changes and alternative therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and meditation. To improve the quality of life and reduce the severity of intractable headaches, it is highly recommended that those suffering from this condition seek professional medical help.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Migraine Management.

Journal editorial board
Jing Xiang · United States Frederick Freitag · United States Yohannes W. Woldeamanuel · United States

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