Robbins Headache Clinic
For more than 25 years, headache sufferers in the Chicago area have found relief from their pain, thanks to our cutting-edge treatment based on the latest advancements in the field. Dr. Larry Robbins, M.D., and Nurse Practitioner Brooke Phenicie, NP-C, use a comprehensive combination of remedies for migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. To start your individualized treatment plan, call and make an appointment.
2610 Lake Cook Road, Suite 160 Riverwoods, IL 60015 847.374.9399
DR. ROBBINS: Live on The Joan Esposito Show WCPT 820 AM
Dr. Robbins will be live on the Joan Esposito show, the first and third Tuesday of each month.
He will be on at 4 pm, for 30 minutes, talking about current medical topics and answering questions live.
Coronavirus-Related Headaches Skyrocketing: Doctor Robbins on Patch
“There is true [post-traumatic stress disorder] that some people have, like health care workers on the front lines,” Robbins told Patch. “We are all going through a traumatic time, and we’ve seen pre-existing anxiety get worse. We see people who have very little anxiety worried about their economic [situations] and health care. They’re also worried about their family and the country.”
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“Strong Muscles May Support the Immune System” from Medical News Today
New research in mice has revealed that strong skeletal muscles play an important role in maintaining an effective immune system. This is particularly the case during severe chronic illnesses, which can otherwise wear the immune system down. In addition, skeletal...
“Woman is Finally Migraine Free After 50 Years of Pain” from NBC New York – Health
A New York woman lived with migraines for 50 years, with the pain impacting every facet of her life – from celebrating holidays, how she relaxed, even what foods she could eat. But thanks to a special surgery, the headaches are gone and she now has a new lease on...
“Prolonged Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Migraine Frequency, Study Finds” from AJMC
Medical cannabis (MC) use results in long-term reduction of migraine frequency and is associated with less disability and lower anti-migraine medication intake, according to a study published in Brain Sciences. Between 1% and 2% of the global population suffers from...
“The Race to Develop a Covid Vaccine” from The New York Times
Judging from comments I’ve heard and read, many Americans expect that a vaccine against Covid-19 will soon end the need for masks and social distancing and enable us to resume our pre-Covid lives. As one neighbor said, citing the administration’s “Warp Speed”...
“Covid-19 or Migraine?” from CNN Health
Does it seem that your migraines are more frequent or worse and more difficult to bear since the pandemic began? That's not just in your head. Doctors say they are now seeing many more complaints from migraine sufferers — often called "migrainers" — and for good...
“Explaining the Link Between Pediatric Migraine and Sleep Disorders” from Neurology Advisor
Migraine is highly prevalent in the pediatric population, with findings from population-based studies indicating rates of 7.7%–9.1% among children and adolescents. 1 Sleep disorders are also frequently observed in these groups and represent a common comorbidity in...
“83% of Patients Had Fewer Migraine Headaches After Doing Therapy” from Forbes
Migraine headaches are notoriously difficult to treat with pain medications, which perform no better than placebo in studies. Now, a new paper in the journal Headache finds that 83% of patients who completed a short course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had...
“The Hand-Washing Wars” from The New York Times
My father the doctor maintained that hand-washing was our family’s single greatest obligation to one another and to the world. Is there any hope we’ll all keep doing it? My neurologist father maintained that hand-washing was our family’s single greatest obligation to...
“Migraines Strike Women Three Times More Than Men…..” from ABC News
One day not long before I turned 12, I got my first migraine. I was triumphantly competing for my primary school in a regional cross-country race when zig-zags of neon light began to buzz in my peripheral vision. Then suddenly they were gone — replaced by swathes of...
Evolution and Migraine
Evolution and migraine are discussed in the outstanding article “Did Going North Give Us Migraine”.1 The accompanying editorial, “Toward a Philosophy of Migraine” is remarkably thought provoking.2 Analyzing evolutionary processes with regards to disease is more than...
“Blood Pressure Meds Help Even the Frailest Elderly People Live Longer” from Science Daily
Taking blood pressure medication as prescribed helped even the frailest elderly people (65 and older) live longer, and the healthiest older people had the biggest survival boost, according to a large study in northern Italy published today in Hypertension, an American...
“Subdiagnosis of Migraine Can Predict Balance Problems” from AJMC
The subdiagnosis of migraine, but not the presence of vestibular symptoms, can predict balance impairments in migraineurs, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain. Balance changes and vestibular symptoms, such as dizziness and vertigo, are...
“Does the EMR Improve or Worsen Patient Safety?” from MedPage Today
One of the selling points for the electronic medical record (EMR) was that it would be a boon for patient safety. Just having all the medical records in one place is a monumental improvement over the days of lost charts and misplaced X-rays. Avoiding errors from...
“The Foods That May Lower Dementia Risk” from The New York Times
Eating foods high in flavonoids — a group of nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables — may lower your risk for dementia, researchers report. The study, in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, looked at 2,801 men and women who were 50 and...
“Effects of Colors on Migraine: New Color- Testing Technology” from Physician’s Weekly
Research suggests that patients with migraine have an increased sensitivity or intolerance to light, particularly flicker from sources like LED lighting and computer backlights “Often, this photophobia can be reduced with tinted glasses, but the color that suits one...
“Dr. Alan Zacharias on Migraine: How to Fight Back” from Boulder Community Health
There’s no mistaking a migraine headache — the excruciating head pain, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. The incapacitating attacks can last for hours or days and are sometimes frequent enough to cause moderate or severe disability. “Fortunately, the list of...
Dr. R. on Radio The First and Third Tuesday of Each Month
Dr. Larry Robbins on Radio I am doing a ½ hour medical radio segment the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 4pm central. I will talk about interesting medical topics of the week. We will have call-ins. I will be a guest of Joan Esposito on her show. Joan is a...
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