Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Catastrophizing
A word on disability. One might think that pain level is the major predictor of disability. It has been shown, in well-done studies, that other factors probably are more important. Catastrophizing, such as thinking one's headache is always a 14 on a scale of 1 to 10,...
Migraine Triggers
Dr. Robbins recently had an article published in the journal Practical Pain Management: Chronic Headache Recognizing Triggers. The article was titled Chronic Headache Management: Outpatient Strategies. Here is a section of the article, dealing with triggers... One of...
“The Side Effects of Rx Advertising”
Eric J. Hall, President and CEO of HealthCare Chaplaincy Network, Chariman of Alzheimer's Global Initiative explains his thoughts on the increasing amounts of TV ads we see for prescription drugs. If you're a TV viewer, you might be feeling like your set has been...
Learning the Hard Way That a Concussion Isn’t Just for the Young
Book author Fred Powledge recounts for NPR his experience having sustained a concussion... I think I knew what was happening even before my head bounced off the hard kitchen counter on its way to the even harder stone floor. I was rapidly losing my connection with...
“Hijab (Headscarf ) Headache”
The hijab is a type of headscarf worn by many Muslin girls and women beyond puberty in the presence of people outside their immediate families in conforming to a moral standard of modesty and privacy. The headscarf can be made from several different kinds of fabrics...
“Can Orange Glasses Help You Sleep Better?”
The following is part of an article that describes how wearing orange-colored glasses in the evening help some people get a better night's sleep.... Most evenings, before watching late-night comedy or reading emails on his phone, Matt Nicoletti puts on a pair of...
Expert Explains What to Look for When Switching from a Brand-name Drug to a Generic one
Generic drugs in the U.S. are often introduced when the patent on a brand-name drug expires. That can mean huge savings for consumers, as generics usually cost a fraction of brand drugs. Heidi Mitchell of The Wall Street Journal Health explains... Stephen...
“Exercise Beats Vitamin D for Injury Prevention”
A recent study online at Jama Internal Medicine found that exercise and vitamin D supplements may help prevent injurious falls in older adults. Finnish researchers recruited 409 women ages 70 to 80 who were living at home. They randomly assigned them to one of 4...
“Advanced Headache Therapy” Has Been Published
The book "Advanced Headache Therapy" written by Dr. Robbins, and available through Amazon is intended for physicians, as well as patients. Dr. Robbins mentions in the preface of the book that "Patients with refractory, difficult headaches will learn about strategies...
“The Limits of Tylenol for Pain Relief”
Nicholas Bakalar, writer for the New York Times wrote an article on a review published online in BMJ medical journal regarding concerns about Tylenol. Here is his article... Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is widely recommended for the relief of back pain and the pain of knee...