by Sue Robbins | Sep 15, 2013 | Headache Drugs
The form of botulinum toxin known as Botox will now carry indications for treating the fine lines that cluster around the eyelids – known as crow’s feet. With the FDA’s approval, Botox becomes the only FDA-approved drug treatment for eye wrinkles;...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 27, 2013 | Headache Drugs
CPH may be a variation on chronic cluster headache, but this remains unclear. CPH has a female-to-male ratio of 3:1, with a typical onset from age 25 to 35. The pain is usually about the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, concentrated around the eye, temple,...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 13, 2013 | Headache Drugs
For some people, sexual activity can bring on a headache. A group of researchers at the University of Munster in Germany set out to see if sexual activity during a migraine or cluster headache might actually alleviate the pain in some people. A questionnaire was sent...
by Jeff Poleet | Jun 12, 2012 | Headache Drugs, Miscellaneous
“Pain must be regarded as a disease… and the physician’s first duty is action–heroic action–to fight disease.” –Benjamin Rush The impetus of this post originally came from the very brave and truthful comments posted by Dr....
by Jeff Poleet | Apr 22, 2012 | Headache Drugs, Miscellaneous
It was a little over a year ago that I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Robbins. Like most headache/migraine patients I had spent many years bouncing around between Family Practice doctors, Internists, Allergists, Neurologists, all to no avail. At the time I walked...