Reports of chronic headaches

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A 37-year-old female client presents to outpatient office with reports of chronic headaches. Client states, "It is a severe throbbing headache. I become very sensitive to light, and it can sometimes last the whole day." Client is diagnosed as having a migraine headache. Today, 0900 Client presents today for a headache. Client states, "The medicines you gave me a few months ago have been working so well. I do not know what could have happened. My head is killing me and I cannot stand to be in a room with lights on." 0915 Medication administered as ordered and client placed in a dark quiet room with cool compress. 1000 Client reports they are feeling better. Discussed possible triggers with client and client states, "I got a new job, and it has been very stressful lately. I also have not been able to exercise much, but I have been doing intermittent fasting to help with my weight loss." Client reports drinking three diet sodas daily, drinking two glasses of red wine in the evening, and eating a high-protein diet.

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