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 | 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 | Apr 6, 2016 | Migraine
In an incredible video that Excedrin has put together, family and friends of migraineurs are asked to participate in a demonstration that temporarily allows them to experience a migraine. The hope is that they can build more empathy for their loved ones who have...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 22, 2016 | Migraine
Every person with migraine likely has a unique set of triggers which may include stress, certain foods, alcohol, and other factors. In the same way, some people with migraine are likely sensitive to one weather factor, and others are sensitive to other factors. An...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 14, 2016 | Migraine
A preliminary study suggests that migraine and tension-type headache may share links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). “Our results suggest a high possibility of phenotypic and genotypic associations between IBS and primary headache disorders (particularly...
