One of the most frequent topics of discussion among people with chronic Migraines or headaches is how to break a "rebound cycle." How do they get out of a medication overuse headache (MOH) situation without being incapacitated by the horrible headaches?
A new study has revealed one potential answer to this question. The researchers for this study wrote,
Read more"Most patients with headache are well managed as outpatients; however, a small proportion are probably better managed by a short ...
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Source: eOrthopod
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In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly,... Read more »
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