by Dr Robbins | Jul 6, 2009 | Headache Drugs
We conducted a study that assessed 115 patients with refractory chronic migraine over a six year period who were treated with long-acting opiods. This was a select group of patients who had all done well previously with short-acting opiods. 65% of the patients did...
by Dr Robbins | Jul 2, 2009 | Headache Drugs
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by Dr Robbins | Jun 25, 2009 | Headache Drugs
Feverfew, Petadolex, and magnesium oxide, have all held up in double-blind studies as migraine preventatives. Petadolex has been the most effective. 1. Petadolex: Commonly used in Europe, this herb has been successful in several well-designed blinded studies. The...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 22, 2009 | Headache Drugs
Everybody feels somewhat anxious or worried at times, often increased by stressful events. Feeling very anxious or constantly worried without stress, and on a chronic basis, may be “generalized anxiety disorder” (GAD). With GAD, there is usually...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 18, 2009 | Headache Drugs
Insomnia is commonly seen in migraine and chronic daily headache patients. Rules for Better Sleep: 1. Sleep as much as needed to feel refreshed and healthy during the following day, but not more. Curtailing the time in bed seems to slidify sleep; excessively long...
