Health Expert Teri Robert shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/123/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/123/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/123/index http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160946/migraine-abortive-medication Mon, 20 May 2013 13:08:00 -0400 Teri Robert Generic versions of the Migraine abortive medication Zomig (zolmitriptan) — the oral tablets and orally disintegrating tablets (Zomig-ZMT) — have been approved by the FDA and are now shipping to pharmacies.   Several manufacturers are now producing generic zolmitriptan: Glenmark Generics is producing 2.5 and 5mg oral tablets and 2.5 and 5 orally disintegrating tablets. Apotec, Inc. is producing 2.5 and 5mg oral tablets and... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160946/migraine-abortive-medication http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160748/valproate-contraindicated-due Mon, 06 May 2013 18:16:00 -0400 Teri Robert Vital safety information for pregnant women who are using or considering using valproate medications for Migraine prevention was released by the FDA today. The results of studies have now provided enough strong evidence that exposure to valproate medications while the mother is pregnant results in decreased IQ scores. This has resulted in the FDA changing the pregnancy category of these drugs from D to X, which means that the risk of use during... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160748/valproate-contraindicated-due http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160541/migraine-migraine-prodrome Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400 Teri Robert Did you know that a Migraine attack can have up to four phases, each with many potential symptoms? One of the most interesting, yet least discussed phases of a Migraine attack is the prodrome.   Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented its high prevalence and high socioeconomic and personal impacts. It is now ranked by the World Health Organization as number 19 among all diseases... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160541/migraine-migraine-prodrome http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160498/putting-migraine-headache Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:50:00 -0400 Teri Robert I don't have to tell most of you about the impact that Migraine disease, cluster headaches, and other headache disorders have on our lives. Since you're reading this, chances are that you have Migraines or headaches or know and care about someone who does.   Beyond the physical havoc Migraines and headaches thrust upon us, the myths and misconceptions that still exist in society and the degree of stigma associated with these disorders... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160498/putting-migraine-headache http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160417/migraine-migraine-aura-friday Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:29:00 -0400 Teri Robert Migraine, cluster headaches, and other headache disorders can be confusing. There are many headache disorders, as well as different forms of some of them. For example, there are several different forms of Migraine, and it does matter that they're properly diagnosed. Treatments and the safety of treatments can vary from one form to another.   Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160417/migraine-migraine-aura-friday http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160388/migraine-question-migraines Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:14:00 -0400 Teri Robert Our readers ask some great questions about Migraine disease and other headache disorders here on HealthCentral's Migraine community. We 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 topics for discussion. So, every week, I bring you our Question of the Week. I hope you'll take a few... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160388/migraine-question-migraines http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160387/medications-safe-opportunity Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:38:00 -0400 Teri Robert We know all too well about having Migraine or headache medications sitting around that we're not going to use. The trial and error of finding what works for us can leave us with bottles of meds that we don't know what to do with.   Pharmacies can't take medications back. We can't even give them to our doctors to give to other patients because that's illegal. Flushing meds or putting them in the trash pose potential safety and health... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160387/medications-safe-opportunity http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160372/disorders-migraine-unexpected Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:18:00 -0400 Teri Robert Each month, Migraine and headache bloggers join forces for the Headache Disorders and Migraine Blog Carnival. A blog carnival is a group of posts around a central theme.   This month's theme: Unexpected blessings that have come out of our experiences living with Migraine Disease and other Headache Disorders.   There are some wonderful blog posts in this month's carnival. Please take a bit of time to visit and read Unexpected... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160372/disorders-migraine-unexpected http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160322/emergency-migraine-headache Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:54:00 -0400 Teri Robert Managing Migraines, cluster headaches, and other headache disorders can be horribly difficult. You can all attest to that, I'm sure. One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with any of these is those times when our treatments don't work well and, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves needing to head to the emergency room or an urgent care facility.   Since this is such a problem for so many of us, it's helpful to periodically... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160322/emergency-migraine-headache http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160049/chronic-migraine-migraine Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:31:00 -0400 Teri Robert People with Chronic Migraine have Migraines or headaches more often than not. They have Migraines or headaches 15 or more days per month.   Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. Epidemiological studies have documented its high prevalence and high socioeconomic and personal impacts. It is now ranked by the World Health Organization as number 19 among all diseases world-wide causing disability. The WHO Has also stated that... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/160049/chronic-migraine-migraine