- QWhat is a headache clinic?
- A headache clinic specializes in chronic and recurring headaches, such as migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and medication overuse headache (MOH). Doctors there identify headache types that general care often misses, and find the best treatment for you by combining acute medication and preventive medication (such as CGRP-related drugs).
- QWhat is a headache specialist?
- A doctor with advanced training in diagnosing and treating headache disorders, including chronic headaches and headaches that haven't responded to treatment. In Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, you usually see one with a referral from your family doctor (GP).
- QWhen should I go to a headache clinic?
- We recommend visiting a headache clinic if, for example: (1) you have headaches 10 or more days a month, (2) you take OTC headache medicine 10 or more times a month, (3) you have a severe headache that feels different from usual, (4) headaches affect your daily life, work, or school, or (5) your current treatment isn't working well enough.
- QDoes Zutsu Note cost anything?
- The app is completely free for patients. Clinics can also use basic features, like headache diary sharing, for free.
- QCan I use it if I already see a doctor somewhere else?
- Yes. You can use it even if you're already seeing a doctor. If you switch clinics or get a second opinion, you can share your Zutsu Note headache diary directly with your doctor.