A 25-year-old patient reports having ‘sinus headaches’ about 4 to 5 times a year for the last 5 years. The headache lasts for about 24 hrs.

A 25-year-old patient reports having ‘sinus headaches’ about 4 to 5 times a year for the last 5 years. The headache lasts for about 24 hrs. and usually occurs around her menstrual cycle. A healthcare provider has not confirmed the diagnosis of sinus headache; instead, the patient has ‘self-diagnosed’ themself. Pain is located around the forehead and right-sided periorbital area. Associated symptoms include stress, allergies, and changes in weather. The patient confirms nausea and significant relief after resting in a dark, quiet room after taking “a couple of doses of Excedrin.” No other significant medical history. No, abnormal exam findings today, Which is the next step for this patient? A 25-year-old patient reports having ‘sinus headaches’ about 4 to 5 times a year for the last 5 years. The headache lasts for about 24 hrs. and usually occurs around her menstrual cycle. A healthcare provider has not confirmed the diagnosis of sinus headache; instead, the patient has ‘self-diagnosed’ themself. Pain is located around the forehead and right-sided periorbital area. Associated symptoms include stress, allergies, and changes in weather. The patient confirms nausea and significant relief after resting in a dark, quiet room after taking “a couple of doses of Excedrin.”