Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Activity Breaks” – Important Health Benefits
While research has shown that regular exercise can reduce the risk of certain cancers, a review of more than 200 studies is suggesting that it's not enough... we all need to get up and take "activity breaks" throughout the day. The American Institute for Cancer...
Today I Have A Headache…..
We have a sign hanging in our office reminding patients their headaches are not their fault: Today I have a headache, Not because I am a bad or evil person, Not because I hate my family, Nor because I am angry, Not because I am a perfectionist, And not because I have...
Food Triggers
You may not be sensitive to the foods in your diet... most people are sensitive to only two or three types. If a particular food is going to cause a headache, it will usually occur within three hours of eating. Your response to these foods may not be consistent. On...
Conditions that may go along with Headaches
There are a number of "comorbid(co-occurring)" conditions that may go along with chronic headaches. Chronic headaches represent what we call "central sensitization", where the brain just keeps on firing those headache waves over and over, constantly. Central...
Transdermal Sumatriptan
During recent studies it is estimated that migraineurs experience nausea 92% of the time during some of their attacks. This common symptom associated with migraines often leaves patients unable to take an oral triptan medication and keep it in their stomach long...
Perfumes, Colognes and Candles – Triggers For Many
Smells are a trigger for many migraineurs. Walking through the fragrance department of a store, or standing in an elevator with someone wearing a heavy cologne can cause a day or more of pain for many people. Megan Downey, a web editor in Chicago says her migraines...
Hats and Hairstyles – Cause For Headaches?
With spring just about here, many people are pulling baseball caps and visors out of the closet and wearing them outside in an effort to shield their faces from the sun. While protecting the skin from the sun's rays is important, keep in mind that hats or visors that...
Cluster Headache
Cluster headache is among the most severe pains known to mankind. It is characterized by excruciating, debilitating pain lasting from 15 minutes to three hours, and occasionally longer. The pain is usually located around or through one eye, or on the temple. Attacks...
Migraine and Fibromyalgia – A Connection?
According to some studies, as many as 75% of treatment-seeking fibromyalgia patients also experience migraine or tension headaches. While there is no definitive correlation between the two conditions, migraine and fibromyalgia share several triggers and symptoms....
Headache Triggers
The most common triggers for migraine and chronic daily headache are stress, weather changes, perimenstruation, missing meals, bright lights, and under sleeping. Food sensitivity, perfume, cigarette smoke, after stress is over and oversleeping are also triggers. In...