Medical assessment of headache and migraine symptoms
Headache and migraine symptoms have many causes. Whether and which treatment is medically indicated is assessed individually by a physician.
Migraine encompasses a variety of symptoms such as severe headaches, nausea, and light sensitivity. Establishing the underlying causes and possible triggers is part of the medical assessment.
The medical assessment takes into account the individual history, the course of previous treatment as well as possible accompanying conditions and interactions. A treatment outcome cannot be promised.
Overview of headache types
Many people experience different types of headaches in their lives. The two most common forms are tension-type headaches and migraines. Both have unique characteristics and affect daily life in different ways.
1/5
Individuelle Ansätze bei Migräne
Medical assessment
Which measures are appropriate for persistent headaches is assessed by a physician. The basis is the individual medical history, the course of previous treatment and possible contraindications.
Prevention
A stable daily routine and avoiding known triggers are among the general recommendations for headache disorders. Which measures are useful in an individual case is assessed by a physician.
State of the evidence
The available evidence is limited and inconsistent. Reliable statements about efficacy for headaches and migraine cannot be derived from it.
Why further research is necessary?
The studies available so far do not permit reliable statements about efficacy. Further research is required.
Usage in everyday life
Medical cannabis can impair the ability to drive and reaction times. Whether and to what extent use in everyday life is justifiable is assessed by a physician.
Differentiated findings on products and effects
The evidence on individual products is limited. Statements about specific complaints cannot be derived from it.
Need for further research
The evidence is limited; further research is required.
Long-term effects and safety
There is only limited data on long-term effects. Long-term studies would be required to investigate the safety and potential risks of continuous use.
Potential side effects and influences
Possible side effects and external influences require further research. These include long-term effects and individual health conditions.
External influences and personalized medicine
Individual factors such as genetics and lifestyle can play a role. The assessment in the individual case is made solely by the treating physician.
Overall, the evidence is limited. Safety and efficacy are the subject of further research; the decision in the individual case is made solely by the treating physician.
Medical assessment
Which measures are appropriate for persistent headaches is assessed by a physician. The basis is the individual medical history, the course of previous treatment and possible contraindications.
1/10
The evidence on medical cannabis for migraine is limited and inconsistent. Reliable statements about efficacy for individual headache types cannot be derived from it.
Whether treatment is an option in the individual case is assessed by a physician. The individual medical situation, the course of previous treatment and possible contraindications are decisive.
Sativa, Indica and hybrids – what the labels mean
- Cannabis Sativa: generally a higher THC and lower CBD content.
- Cannabis Indica: a different cannabinoid and terpene profile.
- Hybrids: combine the profiles of both groups.
These labels describe botanical groups and constituent profiles, not promises of effect. Statements about the effect in an individual case are made solely by the treating physician.
How the process at CannGo works
The process page explains how a treatment request is submitted, how the medical review works and which costs apply. Whether treatment is medically indicated and whether a medicine is prescribed is decided solely by the treating physician.
More about the processImportant: treatment and a prescription are not guaranteed. Whether treatment is medically appropriate and whether a medicine is prescribed is decided solely by the treating physician after an individual assessment.