by Sue Robbins | Oct 4, 2016 | Migraine
“Most people think it’s just a headache,” she said. “They don’t understand why I have to sit here with the lights off and the doors closed. I don’t get the same level of compassion I would if it were a medical problem they could see...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 22, 2016 | Headache Drugs
Botox is a safe and effective treatment for chronic migraine. Botulinum toxin is made by a type of bacteria long used to smooth wrinkles. The toxin blocks the release of substances at nerve endings, reducing muscle contraction and the transmission of pain signals. The...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 20, 2016 | Headache Drugs
The following list of factors are used when deciding what headache medications to use…. Frequency and severity of headache Previous response to various medications Sensitivity and side effects from the medications Psychiatric comorbidities and insomnia medical...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 28, 2016 | Headache Drugs
Wsj.com reporter Jonathan D. Rockoff reports on new medicines, now in late stages of development for migraine pain… Researchers are unlocking some of the mysteries surrounding migraines, raising hopes for a new class of treatments. Millions of patients who...
