Anatomy of a Headache

Dr. Robbins Free Medical
Radio Podcasts



Long-Acting Opioids for
Refractory Chronic
Migraine

Study results for a group
of difficult-to-treat
migraineurs provide a
basis for determining
efficacy and guidelines
for the use of long-term
opioids in this
population.

 

Heather’s Chronic
Migraine: an Interactive
Case History

This column will take you,
step by step, through
the diagnosis of a complex
headache patient with
the pseudonym of "Heather."

 

ROBBINS HEADACHE CLINIC

60 Revere Drive, Suite 330, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-480-9399

Title:
Migraine Headache in the Infant and Young Child
Author:
Joseph M. Elser MD, Robert C. Woody, MD
Date:
Posted: January 2010
Source:
Headache  30:366-368, 1990

Migraine is a common clinical diagnosis, occurring in 4-10% of school age children. Migraine in the infant and preschool child has been infrequently described in retrospective studies. We report the prospective evaluation and therapy of six children (5-42 months) with migraine. In four of the children, Prensky’s criteria were used for diagnosis, while the two youngest children presented with ophthalmoplegic migraine. All children had a strong family history of migraine and presented with headache and prominent features including facial pallor, irritability, sleep disturbance or mood changes. The oldest four children were successfully treated with either amitriptyline or imipramine in low doses. The infants with ophthalmoplegic migraine failed to completely respond to any therapy. At follow-up 2 to 18 months later, all children were well and without toxicity. The pediatrician should be aware that migraine may begin in infancy and can be effectively and safely treated.

Home | About Us | Archives & Topical Index | Doctors' Blog |Headache Books | Links | Search

Copyright © 2002-  Lawrence Robbins, MD
All Rights Reserved.
This site is maintained by MICE Creative Services   Contact: