by Sue Robbins | Aug 17, 2015 | Migraine
There are lots of articles out there that tell us sitting too long is bad for our bodies. Now there are studies that say being sedentary can also have a negative impact on our minds. In a recent review of studies, Australian researchers found evidence of a link...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 12, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Migraine
Migraine is a common issue among children and teens, but a new study says that too few receive appropriate treatment. This is especially true in urban areas, according to Robert A. Nicholson, PhD, of Mercy Clinic Headache Center & Mercy Health Research in St....
by Sue Robbins | Aug 2, 2015 | Migraine
New research shows that migraine is linked with an increased risk for stroke among active smokers, but not nonsmokers. Teshamae S. Monteith, MD, assistant professor of clinical neurology and chief of the Headache Division at the University of Miami’s Miller...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 31, 2015 | Migraine
Dr. Robbins weighs in on the subject of migraine headache surgery, by reviewing the article “A Critical Evaluation of Migraine Trigger Site Deactivation Surgery,” by P. Mathew, published in Headache, 2013. The excellent article by Mathew, “A Critical...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 29, 2015 | Migraine
Sumatriptan was only mildly effective; what would you consider next Dr. Robbins? I do not want to quit the triptan class, because these are the most likely medications to stop the migraine, with minimal side effects. I would substitute rizatriptan, 1 tab every 3 hours...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 28, 2015 | Migraine
For other abortive possibilities, we would note in Heather’s chart the following: * If sumatriptan is not effective, it is worthwhile to use another triptan. Because triptans are far superior to our other choices, it is worthwhile to try at least 3 before giving...
