I recently read an article by Dr. Lipton and Dr. Bigal about optimizing outcomes for patients with migraine headache. One of the issues that they focused on was steps to optimizing therapy in individual patients. The essential steps include the following: establishing a specific headache diagnosis, assessing disability, educating migraine... Read more
Every month, Dr. Haplea answers your questions about migraine headaches. Email Dr. Haplea at feedback@mymigraineconnection.com with your question.Should I consider a clinical trial for treatment of my migraines?Dr. Haplea: One option that I offer patients of mine with difficult to control migraine headaches is an evaluation at a university... Read more
This week I read about a new study from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Anne Calhoun and a colleague reported that women who suffer daily chronic migraine headaches can improve their condition significantly by adopting better sleep habits. In a small yet promising study, Dr. Calhoun followed 43 women, all of whom... Read more
Question: I've heard the term "medication overuse headache." What is this, and how do I know if I'm getting them?Medication overuse headache, also called rebound headache, generally occurs when analgesic painkillers, prescription or over-the-counter, are taken on a frequent basis. If the use of medication is detrimental rather than... Read more
Question: Sometimes I see an aura, and expect to get a migraine, but the headache never comes on. What is this?Dr. Haplea: This type of event has the accurate if uninventive name of migraine aura without headache. Previously called ‘migraine equivalent’ or ‘acephalic headache,’ this type of aura is identical to those occurring with... Read more
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