Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“Simple Stretches to Combat all That Sitting” from The New York Times
Done correctly, these restorative stretches, working on muscles from your eyes to your toes, really do make you feel better. Whether you are hunched over a laptop in a makeshift work space or slouched on the couch binge-watching TV, you know — and can feel — that...
“How is Triptan Response Related to Quality of Life Among Migraineurs” from AJMC
Insufficient response to triptans is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and lower work productivity in migraineurs compared with those who respond well to the medications, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain....
“Top Mood Stabilizers for Bipolar Disorder” from Psychiatric Times
I’ve been pouring over textbooks and treatment guidelines, and these four mood stabilizers keep rising to the top.1-6 None of them are perfect, but each has a unique role in bipolar disorder: Lithium Quetiapine (Seroquel) Lurasidone (Latuda) Lamotrigine (Lamictal)...
“How to Maintain Motivation in a Pandemic” from The New York Times
Maintaining motivation is becoming an increasing challenge for many people slogging through life curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Initially facing weeks confined to our homes, we tackled, with some satisfaction, long-neglected chores like weaning closets of...
“Celecoxib Oral Solution Approved by FDA for Acute Migraine” from Pain Medicine News
The FDA has approved Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories’ celecoxib oral solution (Elyxyb) for the treatment of acute migraine in adults with or without aura. Notably, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) was given the go-ahead with a boxed warning related to a risk...
“Migraines, Asthma, and Shingles: Pandemic Stress Takes a Toll on our Bodies” from CNN Health
The constant stress of living in the age of coronavirus is affecting more than your mental health and emotional coping abilities. It's likely taking a toll on your body as well. 5 signs your coronavirus anxiety has turned serious, threatening your mental health, and...
“A Pandemic Benefit: The Expansion of Telemedicine” from The New York Times
Medical practice over the internet can result in faster diagnoses and treatments, increase the efficiency of care and reduce patient stress. Even if no other good for health care emerges from the coronavirus crisis, one development — the incorporation of telemedicine...
“Fear of COVID -19 Keeping Adults From Emergency Care” from Neurology Advisor
HealthDay News — Adults are avoiding emergency medical care for fear of catching COVID-19, according to a poll released April 28 by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Morning Consult conducted the online poll of 2,201 adults between April 18 and...
“Study Says This Specific Yoga Routine Can Help With Migraines” from CNN Health
(CNN)Waking up with a slight headache that becomes painful enough to hinder daily life is the experience of many who suffer from migraines. But for those on a medication plan, adding a yoga practice to their treatment repertoire may help to reduce the intensity and...
“Migraine and Sleeping Disturbances” from Physicians Weekly
Although anecdotal evidence suggests that patients who suffer from migraines often report an increased rate of sleep disturbances, including trouble falling and staying asleep, studies conclusively addressing this issue are lacking. With the hypothesis that migraine...