Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
More Migraine Abortive Possibilities
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 up on...
Heather’s Migraine Case Continues
What other preventive medicines are possibilities Dr. Robbins? When we initially see a complicated headache patient, our list of possible medications take into account a number of factors, including all of the comorbidities: psychiatric, medical, and...
Migraine Case History Continuation
Which abortive medication would you consider Dr. Robbins? Most daily headache patients take 2 or 3 abortive medications. They may have something for milder daily headaches, a migraine medication, and an "escape" analgesic for the severe migraine. With Heather,...
Case History of Chronic Migraine Part Two
The case history of Heather continues.... A referral to a good psychotherapist would be beneficial, as would biofeedback by a skilled therapist. Psychiatric referral would be a reasonable choice as well. For the neck pain, physical therapy may be helpful, at least as...
Case History of Chronic Migraine
Dr. Robbins describes a patient, Heather, who is a 24 -year -old hairdresser with migraines since age 12, which have been slowly increasing. Her usual daily headache is an aching, throbbing moderate headache with photophobia. About 6 times per month, Heather has a...
Genetic Link Found for Migraine and Stroke
Researchers and health professionals have known for some time that migraine and stroke are linked. New research indicates that both disorders share a genetic link. Study authors, led by Rainer Malik, PhD, of the University Hospital of Bordeaux, France, reviewed data...
Tension-Type Headache Related to Neck Strength
A recent Danish study has found that compared to a control group, patients who experience tension-type headache have decreased neck strength and also have less shoulder strength. Researchers say that when neck extensor muscles are weak, the flexor muscles over...
Study Looks at Link Between Insomnia in Migraineurs and Anxiety and Depression
This study, conducted at Sacred Heart Hospital at Hallym Univesity in South Korea investigated the association of insomnia, anxiety and depression among migraineurs. Insomnia, anxiety and depression are common complaints among migraineurs, and insomnia has been...
Can a Higher Chocolate Intake Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke in Healthy Adults?
Chocolate lovers rejoice! More findings suggest that regular consumption of chocolate may decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and stroke in otherwise-healthy people. Analysis of almost 21,000 adults from the UK's Epic-Norfolk study showed that those who ate the...
New Study Says Teens and Children Not Getting Optimal Care for Migraine Pain
A study presented last week at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society has found that too many children suffering with migraines are not getting any medication for their pain and too few are receiving care consistent with evidence-based...