. She states that this is the sixth time in the last 2 months she has had this headache. She says the headaches last 2–3 days and have impacted her ability to concentrate at work. She complains of nausea and has vomited three times in the last 3 hours. She states, “the light hurts my eyes.” She rates her pain as a 10/10 at this time. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen ease her symptoms somewhat but do not totally relieve them. No other current complaints. Neurological and Musculoskeletal Pathophysiologic Processes Related to Migraines Upon review of the information presented in the case study (details above) the symptoms are most likely linked to migraine headaches. Migraines are a neurological condition that can present in patients with a variety of symptoms. Most often patients experience what are described as intense debilitating headaches, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, increased sensitivity to sound, difficulty with articulation, and numbness and tingling sensations

 


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