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 | Nov 6, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Harlow Robinson, was referred to a “stress management” physician to help him handle the demands of chairing the history department at Northeastern University in Boston. The breathing exercises he has since learned allow him to take a few minutes during the...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 3, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Parents know it’s not fun taking care of the kids when they have the flu, or a severe cold. It can be tough, but it’s an occasional situation. However, having chronic pain has the potential for changing relationships within a family. Daniel Kantor, MD,...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 11, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Michele Gargan, PsyD, director of support and education for the U.S. Pain Foundation says, “While it is important to be true to yourself and not try to drastically alter your personality, you might consider how your personality style may be getting in your own...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 2, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Headache Pearls by Larry Robbins. M.D. REFRACTORY HEADACHES: MEDICATIONS * Botox * Opiods * MAOI’s * Stimulants * Frequent (daily) triptans MAOI’s * Ideal patient: Refractory headaches, depression, no insomnia, no weight loss, mature and responsible *...
