Assessment of the Efficacy of Medrol Dose Pack for Acute Post-Concussive Headaches
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (in person or via telehealth) 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, aged \>18 years old 4. Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the study regimen as described in this protocol 5. Patients presenting with all types of post-concussive headache with \>5/10 in severity on the numerical analog scale. 6. Headache that occurs for \> 4 hours per day 7. Headache that occurs every day 8. Headache that began after concussion, patient was diagnosed at an outpatient clinic or was hospitalized 9. Headache developed within 7 days post-injury and patient presenting within 30 days from initial trauma 10. A diagnosis of concussion. 11. If a patient is taking another pain medication, this still be included in the stud Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any evidence of known intracranial hemorrhage on neuroimaging 2. Headache developing