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Should We Treat a Migraine During Prodrome?

By Teri Robert, Health Guide Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The prodrome (sometimes called the premonitory phase) of a Migraine attack consists of symptoms preceding and forewarning of a Migraine attack by two - 48 hours, occurring before the aura in Migraine with aura, and before the onset of pain in Migraine without aura. You can find more information ...
Michele Bachmann, Migraines, and Unacceptable Reporting
7/25/11 5:24pm

Nice Article.

Have you considered treating migraines even before the prodrome phase begins? In October 2010, the FDA approved BOTOX as preventitive treatment for adults who suffer from chronic migraine headaches. Having treated patients for this condition myself, I can tell you that some individuals experience dramatic results.

Teri Robert, Health Guide
7/25/11 5:49pm

Thank you.

 

Yes, we often talk about preventive measures here and have many articles about them, including Botox.

 

Still, nothing prevents ALL Migraines, so knowing about the prodrome and possibly treating during that phase is important.

 

Thanks again,

Teri

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By Teri Robert, Health Guide— Last Modified: 07/25/11, First Published: 07/20/11