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.
Evolution and Migraine
Analyzing evolutionary processes with regards to disease is more than an academic exercise. Taking evolution into account is vital for a complete understanding of the disease. Interpreting the evolutionary underpinnings of illness may help us in developing safe and effective treatments.
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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“I Tried CGRP Inhibitors For My Chronic Migraines After Other Treatments Failed…”
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“Medical Myths: The Mystery of Sleep”
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“Dreams in the Time of the Coronavirus: How Have They Changed, and Why?”
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“How We Get Stronger”
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“New Blood Test Shows Great Promise in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease”
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“AbbVie Announces Positive Phase 3 Data for Atogepant in Migraine Prevention” from AbbVie News Center
Phase 3 ADVANCE trial evaluating atogepant meets primary endpoint of statistically significant reduction from baseline in mean monthly migraine days, compared to placebo, for all doses evaluated across a 12-week treatment period - Trial also demonstrates...
“Data Highlight Long-Term Efficacy of Erenumab for Long-Term Efficacy of Episodic Migraine” from AJMC
In patients with episodic migraine, erenumab provided sustained efficacy for the condition over the course of 1 year, according to new results from a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of erenumab in migraine prevention (STRIVE), published in Neurology....
Radio Show Today
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. 4:05 today, Central time..I will be a guest of Joan Esposito on her show. Joan is a terrific...
“Can Reflexology Help Ease Migraines?” from News-Medical.net
What is a migraine? A migraine is a headache characterized by a throbbing sensation on one side of the head and sometimes other symptoms such as nausea, light-headedness and sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can interfere with day-to-day life and symptoms may...
“6 of the Best Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break While Working From Home” from the Huffpost
Nearly 7 in 10 American employed adults are now working from home all or some of the time in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a May Gallup survey. With so many of us no longer reporting to the office every day, how can we use this new work setup to our...
“What is the Link Between Migraine and Blood Pressure?” from AJMC
Positive genetic correlations of migraine with diastolic blood pressure (BP) and systolic BP exist, supporting the notions that diastolic BP plays a critical role in migraine susceptibility and BP and migraine share underlying biological mechanisms, according to...
“13 Reasons to Exercise That Have Nothing To Do With Losing Weight” from the Huffpost
Many people who loathe exercise arguably feel that way because of how the activity has been marketed to them. For too long, exercise and weight loss have been indivisibly bound, leading many to fall into the comparison trap, experience shame or engage in...
“How is Triptan Response Related to Quality of Life Among Migraineurs?” from AJMC
Insufficient response to triptans is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and lower work productivity in migraineurs compared with those who respond well to the medications, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain....
“Depression More Common in Children With vs Without Chronic Migraine” from Neurology Advisor
Compared with healthy control participants, pediatric patients with chronic migraine (CM) report a higher rate of depression, according to study findings published in Pediatric Neurology. Researchers suggested that clinicians should consider including therapy in...
“How Does Quarantine Affect Migraineurs?” from AJMC
A survey conducted among migraineurs in Genova, Italy, found that during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine, patients experienced fewer migraine attacks and less pain but exhibited moderate levels of depression correlated to migraine...
“What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?” from Medical News Today
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a disorienting neurological condition that causes perceptual disturbances. Another name for Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is Todd’s syndrome. It is a rare condition that temporarily changes how the brain perceives things. An...
“Teletherapy, Popular in the Pandemic, May Outlast It” from The New York Times
The 10-year-old girl was afraid that her American Girl dolls — buried in the bedroom closet — would come alive and attack her. As the girl pointed her iPad at the scary closet door in a remote therapy session, her therapist, Daniela Owen, was able to coach her in...
“Experts Push for Limiting Co-pays, Increasing Medication Access During Pandemic” from AJMC
A recent article in the Journal of Head and Face Pain outlines strategies for migraine treatment absent of in-person visits, and describes ways health insurance companies can remove barriers to migraine care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic....
“Tinted Glasses Could Provide New Hope For Migraine Sufferers” from the University of Essex
Tinted glasses could make reading easier for some migraine sufferers, and may even reduce the number or severity of attacks they experience, according to new research. People experiencing migraines are often sensitive to light, with some describing an aura –...
“How Do Migraine Symptoms, Triggers Differ Based on Sex?” from AJMC
Female migraineurs tend to exhibit longer attack duration and greater frequency of nausea, vomiting, osmophobia, and vertigo/dizziness, compared with male migraineurs, according to a community-based study. Although studies of migraine have consistently found the...
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