Resources for Health Professionals

For You and Your Patients...

Introduction for Health Professionals
What's available on MyMigraineConnection for health professionals and their Migraine and headache patients.

Migraine & Headache News & Research

Transformed Migraine - Risk Increased by Some Medications
Any use of barbiturates or opioids and frequent use of triptans and NSAIDs are associated with increased risk of transformed Migraine.
Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage
Study results indicate that Migraineurs who experience frequent Migraine attacks and/or have a long history of Migraines are at increased risk of "silent brain damage."
Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Migraine and Headache Prevention - 2008 Update
A look at the state of ONS for Migraine and headache prevention - the technology, trial results, FDA status, and more.
Zapping Migraine Shows Promise - Nearing FDA Approval
A portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device that is in clinical trials is showing great promise and may be FDA approved and available for use sometime this year.
Gene Linked To Migraine and Increased Stroke Risk
A gene has been identified that may reduce the risk of Migraine with aura, but increase the risk of stroke for women who have Migraine with aura.
Coenzyme Q10 for Migraine Prevention
Coenzyme Q10 has been show beneficial for Migraine prevention with few side effects.
Stopping Medication Overuse Can Halt Transformed Migraine
When medication medication overuse headache is resolved, there is significant improvement in headache frequency, and transformed Migraine reverts back to episodic Migraine without chronic daily headache.
Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease?
Examining the connection between Migraine disease, brain lesions, cerebral infarction (stroke), and the frequency of migraine attacks.
Migraine Disease Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Men
A recent study examines how individuals with Migraine disease have been shown to have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
Migraine and Stroke Risk
Studies show that individuals with Migraine, particularly Migraine with Aura, are at greater risk for stroke. Teri Robert discusses what these studies mean, and how this risk can be reduced
Migraine with Aura Linked To Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Learn about a recent study showing that women suffering from Migraine with Aura have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Gastric Stasis Linked to Migraine
Gastric stasis, delayed emptying of the stomach, may explain many issues including why oral medications may be less effective for Migraine sufferers.

Tools for Your Patients

Emergency Migraine and Headache Care - Forms To Help
Getting emergency Migraine and headache care can be difficult. Completing these forms in advance can make things easier.
Migraineur's Guide To a Successful Doctor's Appointment
How to make first visits and follow-up visits with doctors easier and more effective as a tool for better headache and Migraine management.
Your Migraine and Headache Diary
Help yourself and your doctor by using this diary to track triggers, the effectiveness of medications, and any patterns to your Migraines and headaches.

Tips for Living Well

Migraines and Headaches - 12 Tips for Living Well All Year
Making a firm, ongoing commitment to working with our doctors as treatment partners and doing all we can to improve the management of our Migraines and / or headaches.
Tips for Handling Migraines At Work
Tips for handling and surviving Migraines in the work place.
Tips for Avoiding Summer Migraines and Headaches
Summer is packed with potential Migraine triggers, but there are ways to manage them.
Marcia Cross on Navigating Holiday Parties with Migraines
More than 36 million Americans, including TV and Film Actress Marcia Cross, suffer from Migraines, and exposure to Migraine-related triggers can peak during the holiday season.
10 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays Despite Migraines
Holidays are times to enjoy, but with Migraines and headaches, we can find ourselves actually dreading the holiday season. Let’s see how to give some of that head pain the boot!