Latest Articles by Teri Robert

14 Migraine Prodrome Symptoms
14 possible symptoms of migraine prodrome, the first of four possible phases of a migraine attack, which can be helpful when recognized as a warning of the impending migraine.

New Med Options for Migraines and Headaches
For frequent headaches or Migraines, preventive medications are often a good option. We now have more than 100 medications and endless combinations.

Could Lidocaine Help Your Refractory Migraines?
By Teri Robert and Dr. John Claude Krusz Introduction: Refractory Migraines – Migraines that are not responding to treatment – can present significant issues for Migraineurs, including status Migrainous. Unfortunately, even though there are effective ...

The Difference Between Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue Meds
Discussing Migraine medications can get confusing, partly because there are so many, partly because they’re used for different purposes. Migraine medications fall into three categories – preventive medications, abortive medications, and rescue medica...
Learn About the New GCRP Migraine Treatments in Development
One of the most exciting and promising areas of current migraine research is a new class of medications that target the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). These medications are being studied for use as acute medications to be taken when we get a ...

Hemiplegic Migraine May Cause Brain Damage
Hemiplegic Migraine attacks can result in brain atrophy, but effective treatment exists to prevent this from happening.

Botox for Migraine: Anatomy Is Critical
Botox can be very effective for chronic Migraine, but only when the person administering the treatment is very knowledgeable about the proper injection sites.

Migraine & Headache Awareness Month Activities
There are Migraine and Headache Awareness Month activities for everyone.