Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Post-Concussive Headaches
This novel pilot project will assess the effectiveness of corticosteroids in treatment of acute post-concussion headache. The investigators hypothesize that the use of corticosteroids will cause significant headache reduction in frequency and/or intensity than individuals who undergo the current standard of care. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that corticosteroid use will lead to a reduction in other somatic symptoms including vestibular symptoms, leading to quicker return to school, work, and/or ability to play sports.
• Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (in person or via telehealth)
• Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• Male or female, aged \>18 years old
• Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the study regimen as described in this protocol
• Patients presenting with all types of post-concussive headache with \>5/10 in severity on the numerical analog scale.
• Headache that occurs for \> 4 hours per day
• Headache that occurs every day
• Headache that began after concussion, patient was diagnosed at an outpatient clinic or was hospitalized
• Headache developed within 7 days post-injury and patient presenting within 30 days from initial trauma
⁃ A diagnosis of concussion.
⁃ If a patient is taking another pain medication, this still be included in the stud