by Sue Robbins | Jul 8, 2016 | Migraine
According to the American Headache Society, nearly 90% of self-diagnosed “sinus headaches” are actually migraines. And, there’s a difference between episodic and chronic migraine. Why does that matter? Treatments vary depending on the cause of your...
by Sue Robbins | May 20, 2016 | Migraine
According to research published in the March issue of Cephalgia, a 12-item case-finding tool correctly classifies most people with migraine and chronic migraine. The tool, which is called Identify Chronic Migraine (ID-CM), classifies migraine with a sensitivity of...
by Sue Robbins | May 5, 2016 | Headache Drugs
Headache worsening after treatment with IV dihydroergotamine (DHE) does not predict poor headache outcome in the medium term among patients with chronic migraine, according to research published March 1 in Neurology. According to researchers, headache exacerbation is...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 22, 2016 | Headache Drugs
Botox is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine. Botulinum toxin is made by a type of bacteria long used to smooth wrinkles. The toxin blocks the release of substances at nerve endings, reducing muscle contraction and the transmission of pain signals. The...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 9, 2016 | Wellness
Jane Brody, personal health writer for The New York Times, shares with her readers her personal experiences and recent research connecting knitting and health benefits. I’ve made countless afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, hats, mittens,...
