Headaches


My Role As Consultant In Headache Management  

Start here to learn about my role in the treatment of your headaches.

Commonly Discussed Topics In the Office About Headache

If you’ve just come from an appointment with Dr. Beck, this is the best place to begin.

Medications Used To Treat Headaches

So there is no mystery as to what kind of medications I have to use for headaches.

Do Not Take These Medications For Headaches

There are some medications that I don’t use and here’s why.

What to Expect from Preventative Headache Medication or Procedures

A difficult topic.  I’ve tried to help you see how much or how little benefit you can expect to see from these approaches. 


Specific Types of Headaches

Rebound Headache

A very common type of daily headache that is caused by headache medication.

How to Get out of Rebound Headache

Make a plan for getting out of this vicious cycle.

Transformed Migraine

How I approach the migraine that starts one day and just won’t stop after days, weeks or months.

Daily Headaches and Insomnia

Learn how poor sleep may be the cause of daily headaches.

Pregnancy and Headache

Safe options for treating headaches during pregnancy.


General Headache Resources

Headache Calendar

It is absolutely necessary to keep track of your headaches.  How else are we going to know if our treatment is successful.

Supplements for Headaches

Some supplements for those who don’t want to take preventative prescription medications.

Diet and Headache - The Short Response


Just covering one approach to treating headaches with diet.


Dietary Approach to Headaches - In More Detail

Goes more in-depth into diet approaches.

Other Alternative Treatments for Headache

More alternatives to prescription medication in the treatment of headache.

Local Alternative Treatments for Headaches


Looking for local acupuncture, chiropractic other alternative providers in Okinawa?


Other Web-Sites Dealing with Headaches

Links to other sites discussing headaches, including the Mayo Clinic and National Headache Foundation.