Several areas of the head can hurt, including the nerves, which extend over the scalp and certain nerves in the face, mouth, and throat. Also sensitive to pain, because they contain nerve fibers, are the muscles of the head and blood vessels found along the surface and at the base of the brain.

Symptom severities

Severe	5,213
Moderate	10,969
Mild	10,609
None	7,944

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Headaches

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Headaches

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Ibuprofen	161
Topamax	86
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)	59
Excedrin Migraine	52
Tylenol	45
Fioricet	43
Topiramate	42
Chiropractic	33
Butalbital-acetaminophen-caffeine	29
Midrin	28
Advil	26
Tylenol with Codeine #3	24
Amitriptyline	23
CT Scan Head	22
Tramadol	21
Aspirin	21
Hydrocodone	19
Aleve	19
Caffeine	17
Vicodin	17
Nortriptyline	17
Avoid MSG	16
Excedrin	16
Propranolol	15
Motrin	15
Cervical Nerve Block	15
Ibuprofen Prescription	15
Excedrin Tension Headache	14
Gabapentin	13
Imitrex	12