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
We Treat Post-COVID Neurologic And Psychiatric Issues Including: Headache, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Neuropathy, etc.
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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“Migraine Treatment Developments On The Horizon in 2021” from MigraineDisorders.org
People with migraine disease have seen more positive developments in the last three years than we’ve seen in decades, with new classes of preventive and acute treatments, new devices, increased public awareness and support, and more research and development. Although...
“7 Handy Ways To Get More Vitamin D All Year Round” from the HuffPost
Since COVID-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even treat it. The vitamin – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re exposed...
“Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes With Fatigue” from Migraine.com
Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life, whether the fatigue is a symptom of another health condition, a side effect of...
“A Richer View of Aura” from Nature
Migraines are often associated with colourful visual disturbances called auras, but many mysteries remain about how they fit into the wider biology of the syndrome. In 2012, neurologist Andrew Charles received a phone call from a septuagenarian engineer who had begun...
“When Did Everyone Get Blue-Light Glasses?” from The New York Times
“Computer glasses” are a booming category, thanks to increased screen time, but scientists say they don’t do much. Jennifer Lopez is wearing them, Kylie Jenner and Rashida Jones are promoting them, and Drew Barrymore is selling them. Blue-light glasses are shaping up...
“The Puzzle of Migraine Chronification” from Nature
Scientists are trying to work out why attacks become more and more frequent in some people — and how to reverse the process. Len Barbieri started getting migraine headaches when he was 9 years old, although it was many years before they were labelled as such. The...
“Closing the Gender Gap in Migraine Research” from Nature
Sex differences in migraine prevalence have been recognized for centuries, but researchers are still just beginning to understand the factors that put women at greater risk. Women are two to three times more likely than men to have migraines. The condition typically...
“7 Heart Healthy Activities That Have Nothing To Do With Traditional Cardio” from the HuffPost
A healthy cardiovascular system is high on the list of benefits that come from an active lifestyle. You’re not just strengthening your heart, you’re also supporting a healthy blood and oxygen flow, keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels down, reducing insulin...
“Allodynia and Migraine Treatment: Q and A With Dr. Richard Lipton” from the American Headache Society
Allodynia is common in migraine, but patients often don’t know how to talk to their doctors about treatment. Dr. Richard Lipton explains the condition and offers tips on finding effective treatments Dr. Richard Lipton, Director of the Montefiore Headache Center, a...
“Pandemic Lessons in Improving the Medical System” from The New York Times
The pandemic may prompt American medicine to become less expensive, more efficient and more effective at protecting people’s health. If there is a silver lining to the devastation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, it likely lies in the glaring inadequacies and...
“Terrell Davis Recalls How A Debilitating Migraine Almost Took Him Out of Super Bowl XXXII” from People magazine
For Terrell Davis, playing in 1998’s Super Bowl XXXII was a dream come true — that is, until a debilitating migraine almost turned it into a nightmare. Caught up in the excitement of the day, the former Denver Broncos running back — who has suffered from...
“Can Migraine Be In Your Genes?” from Healthline
Migraine is a neurological condition that affects nearly 40 million people in the United States. Migraine attacks often occur on one side of the head. They may sometimes be preceded or accompanied by visual or sensory disturbances known as an aura. Other symptoms,...
“Being a Mom With Migraine” from Healthline
Overview At the age of 23, I had a four-year-old, a 15-month-old and a newborn. My last pregnancy catapulted my migraine into the early stages of becoming chronic. With three very small children and a new form of migraine that I was not familiar with, I felt extremely...
“15 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure” from Medical News Today
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide (1, 2). If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. But there’s good news....
“Mindfullness Training Does Not Reduce Migraine Frequency” from HealthDay
Mindfulness Training Does Not Reduce Migraine Frequency However, mindfulness-based stress reduction improves various measures, including disability and quality of life WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) does not...
“How to Stay Connected and Fend Off Loneliness in the New Year” from The New York Times
This pandemic year has left too many of us feeling isolated and lonely. As we head into 2021, here is some advice from Well on how to replace loneliness with opportunities for connection. How to Combat Pandemic Loneliness By Emily Sohn After months of lockdowns and...
“Israeli Device Gets FDA Approval for Migraine Treatment in Adolescents” from NoCamels
US-Israeli prescribed digital therapeutics firm Theranica, a company that develops advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other pain conditions, announced on Monday that its Nerivio therapeutic device has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration...
“A Blood Test Could Diagnose Depression and Bipolar Disorder” from MedicalNewsToday
Researchers found that levels of a nerve growth factor were lower in people with depression or bipolar disorder than in healthy controls. Doctors could potentially use levels of the growth factor to monitor the effects of antidepressant treatment. In adults, a protein...
“The Best SAD Lamps of 2021” from CNN Underscored
(CNN) — Whether winter makes you want to sleep all day, you experience a slight case of the “winter blues” or you’ve been diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), you may have considered purchasing a light therapy lamp — or, as it’s often called, a SAD lamp...
“New Safety Concern for Migraine Drug?” from Medpage Today
The migraine prevention drug erenumab (Aimovig) was associated with elevated blood pressure (BP), an FDA analysis of postmarketing case reports suggested. Of 61 erenumab-linked hypertension cases submitted to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 41 were...
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