Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

New Method for Botox Analysis Involves No Lab Animals

In October of 2010, Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of chronic Migraine. This prompted many discussions of its use for Migraine prevention. Among those discussions, I remember at least one in which some people decided they would not use Botox because it was tested on lab animals.   Allergan, the... Read moreChevron
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Migraine Question of the Week, 6/29/11, Birth Control

Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on MyMigraineConnection. Nancy and I both answer questions in our community question and answer section. Dr. Krusz and I answer other questions in our Ask the Clinician column.   Some of the questions apply to many of our readers, and are great... Read moreChevron
posted 06/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Taking Butalbital for Migraines? Note This Recall

If you take a butalbital medication for your Migraines or another pain issue, you need to be aware of a recall by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets,... Read moreChevron
posted 06/27/2011, comments (0)|
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Teri Robert

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Author of "Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches"

Migraine Plus Hypertension Equal Increased Stroke Risk

An Italian study has shown that people who have both Migraines and hypertension have a higher probability of cerebrovascular events than patients with hypertension alone.   In a session on Migraine and hypertension at the European Society of Hypertension European Meeting on Hypertension in Milan, Dr. Enrico Agabiti-Resei stated: "The... Read moreChevron
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Being Mindfully Aware of Migraine Disease

How mindful and aware are you of Migraine disease? I mean really? Since June is National Migraine Awareness Month, now might be a good time to reevaluate, reeducate and regenerate yourself (and maybe your doctor too!) on your Migraine management plan. Are you an active participant in your own health care, or are you waiting for that "magic pill"... Read moreChevron