Anatomy of a Headache


Refractory Chronic Migraine:
Definition, Challenges
and Selected Outpatient Treatments

Refractory Chronic
Migraine (RCM) results
in a great deal of disability
for patients and has a huge
impact on their quality of
life. In order to provide a
framework for other
physicians and health care
providers,this author initiated
the Refractory Headache
Special Interest Section
of the American Headache Society.



Long-Acting Opioids for
Refractory Chronic
Migraine

Study results for a group
of difficult-to-treat
migraineurs provide a
basis for determining
efficacy and guidelines
for the use of long-term
opioids in this
population.



Heather’s Chronic
Migraine: an Interactive
Case History

This column will take you,
step by step, through
the diagnosis of a complex
headache patient with
the pseudonym of "Heather."

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Botox and the FDA, overdoses on pain meds can be 'parasuicidal behavior', other medications and suicide risk, chronic pain alters the brain, 1 in 3 adolescents tries alcohol before age 13, depression in older people. How tight should diabetes control be? Why the media labels people 'bipolar' when they are personality disorders, vaccines do not cause autism, heavy pot smoking increases lung cancer risk, Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure, people are not getting out in nature anymore, and E-mails from listeners (Fibromyalgia, Acceptance of an illness, How to fix our Health care mess.....)

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Temper tantrums in kids, what do they mean? Wealthy people may commit suicide more often, new drug treatment for alcoholism, talking to a teen about weight, steroids: risks, controversies, home blood pressure monitors, e-mails from listeners, pregnancy and the back: why women sway backward

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Dr. Robbins Medical Radio Show Podcast: 22

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Preganant moms are often anxious or depressed, best treatment for low back pain may be just waiting, therapy/counseling helps prostate cancer patients and also their wives, aspirin for heart protection less beneficial for women, therapy and meds are effective for depressed teens, 35 million Americans face hunger, not adding extra salt is beneficial for those with high blood pressure, family history of suicide increases risk, angioplasty vs. bypass for heart blockage: long-term survival about the same, anger increases heat risk, and the popular e-mails from listeners.

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Dr. Robbins Medical Radio Show Podcast: 21

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Work stress and depression - which jobs are most depressing, is the annual check-up worthwhile? Too much support by parents may backfire, low dose estrogen and menopause, U.S. teens and drugs, concussions in young women, anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen) may help prevent breast cancer, new treatment for brain tumors, and kids and weight gain.

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Lawsuit against Oxycontin, adolescent migraine medicine, Doctors don't ask depressed patients about suicide, E-mails from listeners, the web should be accessible for the blind, after heart attacks, antidepressants may help, anorexia may be an addiction, increased white blood cells may predict cancer, people underestimate calories in the healthier restaurants.

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Depression and chronic illness, natural treatments for menopause, family meals together lead to healthier adults, hand sanitizers: helpful or harmful?? Anxiety after miscarriages, single parenthood not necessarily harmful, changing the way we do CPR, bipolar in kids, and western diet and colon cancer


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Dr. Robbins Medical Radio Show Podcast: 18

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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Surgery on ovaries could lead to dementia, Parkinsons. Too much TV adds to kids attention problems? Suicide rates are up since the FDA put restrictions on antidepressants, Vitamins C and E no help for the heart, Risks of testosterone, Early abuse may lead to depression/migraine, Moderate exercise may beat intense exercise, Fake drugs on the internet, Mom's smoking increases drug use by teens


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: E-mails from listeners, including: How to find a therapist, What is the relapse rate for alcohol rehab, and antidepressants for adolescents. In addition: California legal Pot raids by the DEA, Watching learning videos may INHIBIT learning!!, Irritable bowel syndrome and personality, Breast implants are linked with suicide, prepping for doctor visits may help, new drug for overactive bladder, folic acid deficiency linked to depression, Vitamin C and Zinc not effective for colds, MRI to detect breast cancer, and anorexia may be underestimated.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Insomnia liked to depression/anxiety, Selenium may cause diabetes, smoking may actually prevent Parkinsons, marijuana greatly increases risk of schizophrenia, For the kid's sake, the dad needs to be involved when the mom is depressed, golfers, athletes, and steroids, Vitamin D lowers blood pressure, older drivers are actually safer, risk of injuries with trampolines..and more!


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Vitamins and Herbs mow have to prove effectiveness, first drug approved for fibromyalgia, hormones and heart in Women, new cannabis drug for cancer pain, antidepressants aid heart patients, sedentary summer undoes fitness in kids, getting drunk boosts heart risk, stressed moms at risk for mental health problems, chronic pain and short term memory, arthritis and the weather, and surgery for back problems,


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Teens who are given more money drink more, new screening test for Ovarian cancer, antidepressants in the elderly, burnout in young athletes, home blood pressure monitoring is crucial, middle age obesity greatly increases diabetes risk, early smoking increases young men's suicide risk, Vitamin D cuts cancer risk, and much more!


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Autism, why so many? Teenagers and diet. multivitamins and prostate cancer, Parkinsons and gambling, depression and chronic disease, good news about statin drugs, and teens and prescription drug abuse. Also, Vitamin D: more benefits, depression/anxiety much less common among Asian-American immigrants than in their children, and much more!


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Migraines and lost work productivity. Risky Teen Behavior: do education programs work? Mammograms: who should get them? Mental illness among Iraq vets, new depression device turned down by Medicare, constipation drug withdrawn from market, bottled water vs. tap: does it really matter? New treatment pill for migraine, drug abuse can affect grandchildren, problems and Lasik eye surgery, should teens be tested for drugs, and eating right and exercise.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Depression in people with heart disease, heavy metals in Herbal products, happiness in marriage helps blood pressure, obsessive compulsive in women after giving birth, and in kids. Binge drinking and drug abuse in college kids, problems with drugs off the internet, adult neighbors often reject kids with ADD or depression, yearning and grief after loss of a loved one, Botox for headache, and Vitamin D cuts the risk of colon cancer.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Older people lifting weights, Heely's causing injuries, the question of - Does your doctors attire really matter, depression and people with heart disease, heavy metals contamination, herbal products, listener e-mails and much more!


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Segment One: Distracted multi-tasking drivers, prescription drug overdoses, and the new FDA approved weight loss drug, Alli. Segment Two: Self-harming behavior in young women and Vioxx are discussed. Segment Three: Personality disorders and e-mails from listener's. Segment Four: Continuing e-mails from listener's and a father's influence on kids with eating disorders.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: E-mail from listeners, vitamins (Vitamin D and Folic Acid), botox and wrinkles, what's best for depressed Senior's, the "club" drug - Ecstasy (MDMA) - and drugs in general, and the latest bulemia study results.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: The main topic is recently released, cutting edge studies. Included are Actonel® and osteoporosis medications, Paxil and pregnancy, depression and pregnancy in general, marital woes can hinder good parenting. Other topics include: Anti-psychotic medications, and psychopaths and their brain.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: The main topic is depression. Plus, e-mail from callers regarding Omega3, fish oil and mercury, older people and suicide and depression.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: E-mail from callers regarding hormones and headaches. Plus suicide is very prevalent worldwide, and long-term weight loss.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W. Discussion includes: Migraines. Suzy Robbins discusses her migraine history and the effectiveness of triptans and side-effects of using triptans. Triggers, low blood sugar, weather, wine, and other triggers. Effectiveness of yoga and other alternative treatments.


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Content: Dr. Robbins with Co-host (and wife) Suzy Robbins, M.S.W.
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