Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Extreme Stress May Shrink the Brain
A study recently published in the journal Biological Psychiatry found that stressful life events can lead to shrinkage of the brain due to reductions in gray matter in regions connected to physiological and emotional functions. The study used brain imaging on 103...
A Link Between Cluster Headaches and Sleep Apnea
Dr. Sonia Lasaosa, MD, et al. studied the supposed link between the lack of a nocturnal decrease in blood pressure, which is seen in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, and the occurrence of cluster headaches. For the study, 30 patients with episodic cluster...
After Holiday Blues
The holidays are a time of celebrations and family gatherings. From Thanksgiving to New Year's, we often spread ourselves too thin-we get too little sleep, eat and drink too much, and have high expectations for ourselves. But once the holidays are over, it can be a...
Concussions Cause Headaches In Girls
A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that girls are more likely than boys to have headaches after suffering a traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion. Approximately 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury each year according to the U.S....
The Shortened Days of Winter and SAD
Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD affects many people during the winter months. Its especially prevalent in northern parts of the world from November through March where light levels are lower. Less sunlight can confuse our internal body clock...making us feel...
Refractory Headaches
Refractory means "difficult to treat"...where the headaches have not responded to the usual minstrations..this is a common situation. Previously, I had published several studies(in our Archives) on long-term effects of daily headache preventives: bottom line is, only...
Only A Headache?!
For many migraineurs getting the support they need from family and friends falls short. Dr. Mark Green M.D, director of headache and pain medicine at New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine points out that people with migraine typically get head pain, but there are...
When Lightning Strikes – A Risk Factor for Headache?
According to researchers, lighting has an unusual effect on headache. Dr. Vincent Martin, MD, at the University of Cincinati College of Medicine reported findings from a study that indicate lighting represents a significant trigger for headache in migraineurs. "After...
Drinking Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women
Women who consume one or more cups of coffee each day have a 22% to 25% decrease in risk of stroke according to Susanna C. Larsson, PhD, of the National Institute of Environmental Medicine in Stockholm. While some women have avoided drinking coffee because they...
New Drug Coming…..
Hopefully there is a new formulation of sumatriptan(brand=Imitrex) coming..it is a skin patch of sumatriptan, that is a relatively low dose, few side effects...it lasts a long time, maybe very good for long, prolonged migraines. The only side effect that is worrisome...