by Sue Robbins | Nov 7, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Hilde Vollan, a PhD candidate in bioinformatics at the University of Oslo found her life turned upside down 4 years ago when she began having cluster headaches. “For years, I have tried to hide when the pain takes over, because people are scared and shocked to...
by Sue Robbins | Oct 24, 2013 | Headache Drugs
According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders diagnostic criteria, the differences between migraine and cluster headache are clear. While headache duration and pain features are different, the symptoms occurring are also dissimilar. There have...
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...
