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Spike and Wave Headache |
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Chronic headache of over 3 months duration is a common disorder for which
advice from a neurologist is invariably sought. In 500 cases of chronic headache
(seen between February 1998 to April 2000), a significant number of cases
(approximately 35%) had an epileptic background. Headache improved in all
of these cases using antiepileptic drugs (AED) only. Therefore, it is desirable
to keep in mind the epileptic background of chronic headache cases and treat
appropriately (with AED). This type of headache is not included in the
international classification. This group formed a significant percentage
(35%) in our study. The name “spike and wave headache” denotes
electrophysiological evidence supported by history without seizures being
precipitated clinically and headache responding only to AED. Home | About Dr. Robbins | Archived Articles | Headache Books | Topic Index Copyright © 2002- Lawrence Robbins, MD |
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