Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about tension headaches:

1. How can I tell if my headache is a tension headache or another type?
   
   
2. What may be causing my tension headaches?
   
   
3. How can I determine the cause of my tension headaches?
   
   
4. What symptoms should I watch for?
   
   
5. How can I relieve my tension headaches?
   
   
6. What is the best over–the–counter drug for tension headaches?
   
   
7. Can heat therapy, cold therapy or other treatments help?
   
   
8. How can I prevent tension headaches?
   
   
9. What type of exercise will benefit me?
   
   
10. Can changes to my diet or other habits help?