| Headaches and Migraine Articles from 2001 |
12/18/01
- Fiorinal/Fioricet for Headache/Migraine
Fioricet, Fiorinal, Fioricet with Codeine, and Fiorinal with Codeine are
medications discussed quite frequently on our forums and in our chat room. These
medications are both a source of relief to some and a source of problems to
others. An article by Dr. Stephen Silberstein and Dr. Douglas McCrory in the
December, 2001, issue of "Headache: the Journal of Head and Face Pain" provides
a great deal of information, results of clinical trials, and the answers to many
of our questions.
12/11/01
- Holidays: Fun, Family, Cheer . . . OUCH!
The winter holidays should be special times filled with people, warmth, and good
cheer. Headaches and Migraines can definitely create some problems with our
holiday plans. With a bit of planning and working ahead, we can reduce the toll
headaches/Migraines can have on this time of year.
12/04/01
- Effects of Triptans on Migraine Nausea
Migraine researchers recently released the results of a study on the effects of
different triptans on Migraine nausea symptoms. How does your triptan measure
up?
11/27/01 -
GSK "Orange Card" = Lower Med Prices for Some
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world's
leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, has now taken
the lead to offer a significant discount on outpatient medications to seniors
and others who are eligible for Medicare and have limited incomes.
11/01/01
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Books for "Headachers" and Friends
The more you and those close to you know
about headaches and migraine, the easier it will be to cope with them. These
books are the best of the best for educating and encouraging understanding and
support. Whether you're working to be a valuable part of your health care team,
learning for a loved one, or looking for a way to explain to others, there's
something here for you.
10/30/01
- Medications Are Medications
Consumers need to remember that over-the-counter medications are still
medications. Headache/Migraine experts are concerned that direct-to-consumer
advertising of OTC medications don't provide the necessary warnings about OTC's
and urge proper and responsible use of these medications.
10/16/01
- Head Pain: NOT To Be Ignored
"Better safe than sorry," could never be more true. More people died from
Migrainous Stroke last year than were murdered by handguns. Don't take chances!
10/04/01
- Topamax: Take With Care
Manufacturer Ortho-McNeil has issued a warning letter to health care
professionals regarding newly discovered potential side effects of Topamax,
myopia and glaucoma.
09/21/01
- Complementary Therapy for Headache/Migraine — Aromatherapy
From the plants ancient cultures used for healing come essential oils to be used
tor physical and psychological treatment by aromatherapy. Excellent for
relaxing, and a good complementary headache/migraine treatment for some.
Peppermint, lavender, jasmine to relax and help relieve your pain.
09/05/01
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Migraine Treatment
Gets a Report Card
Results of the American Migraine Study II reveal "The
economic and public health implications of these disability data are
staggering...These data underscore the need for
health care professionals to renew their commitment to recognizing and
effectively managing this important health problem."
08/28/01
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Profile: Paula Ann
Garber, Migraineur
From 12-year-old "headacher" to grandmother and novelist: Paula has coped with
migraines, vowing not to let them control her life. She is now finishing her
second novel, which will be published next year.
08/14/01
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OxyContin®: What's
the REAL Issue?
Does the
"Oxy" controversy endanger the rights of legitimate patients? Who is
most responsible for the abuse of OxyContin®.
Discussion from the press, comments from our members, and your chance to tell us
what YOU think.
08/07/01
- Un Oh! Do you know . . .
How much do you know about
headache/migraine meds? Here's your chance to find out by taking our quick,
ten-question quiz.
07/31/01
- Poison Your Migraine?
When many people hear the words Botulinum
Toxin, the first thing they think of is botulism, an often fatal form of food
poisoning. Botulism is caused by some strains of Clostridium botulinum, bacteria
that is generally found in badly canned foods. In recent years, however,
scientists have discovered that a certain strain of Clostridium botulinum can
safely be used as a drug to prevent migraine attacks.
07/25/01
- Zomig: A New Dissolving Tablet and More To Come
Migraine treatment has come a long way
from the days when holes were drilled in the heads of migraineurs to let out the
evil demons! Zomig now comes in a new dissolvable tablet, Zomig-ZMT, and there's
more to come!
07/19/01
- Test YOUR Headache/Migraine
Now
there's a tool available designed to help you measure the impact of your
headache/migraine and put the information into a format that is readily usable
by our doctors. The Headache Impact Test™ (HIT) is available online or in a
paper format now in use in many physicians' offices.
07/11/01
- Bush Addresses "Congress"
When the 10th Annual International
Headache Congress opened on June 29, President George W. Bush became the first
U.S. President to go on record addressing the serious nature of Migraine disease
and headache disorders.
07/03/01
- Chronic Pain: "From Patient To Person"
The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA)
defines chronic pain as "pain that goes on longer than six months and does not
respond to conventional medical treatment." Chronic pain of some kind affects
Eighty-six million Americans. It costs industry $51 billion yearly, and costs
it's vicitms and their family unbelievagle horrors and even death.
06/19/01
- Orgasm & Headache/Migraine
Does the "Big O" cause or cure headaches and migraine? We've all heard the old joke, "Not tonight, dear. I have a headache." Right? Surprisingly enough, for some people, there definitely is a correlation between sexual activity and headache or migraine.
06/11/01
- Exploding Eye: Cluster Headaches
They've
caused their victims to pace the floor in agony, unable to lie down; literally
bang their heads against a wall; even, on rare occasions, to commit suicide to
escape the pain. They're cluster headaches, and those who suffer from
them are often called ClusterHeads.
06/03/01
- Headache
Awareness Benefits Everyone
Though research
into the cause of headache and migraine disorders and effective treatments has
been making great progress, awareness of the facts and impact of these disorders
lags sadly behind. There's much each of us can do to help.
05/29/01
- Midrin or Imitrex?
A
recent study compared Midrin and Imitrex taken at first sign of attack. For
mild to severe migraine attacks, is one better than the other? Should both be
considered first-line drugs?
05/22/01
- REVIEW: Handbook of Headache Management
A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Head, Neck, and Facial
Pain. From some of the foremost
experts in their field comes this superbly comprehensive book that would be a
superlative addition to anyone's library.
Although intended for health care professionals, Headache Management...
is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn more about the management of
various headache disorders.
05/15/01
- "Sinus" Headache May Be
Migraine
In a recent study, a startling 97% of the participants, self-described sinus headache sufferers,
actually had symptoms consistent with migraine attacks as defined by the
criteria of the International Headache Society.
05/09/01
- OxyContin: The Saga Continues!
What's true, what's
not, who's being hurt? While
there is no denying that it's diversion and abuse are a problem, there is
another problem of at least equal concern — the needs of people truly
suffering from chronic pain and in need of OxyContin for pain relief.
05/01/01
-
Amerge To Prevent Menstrual Migraine
In a recent double-blind
study, Amerge was found effective for preventing menstrually associated
migraines and reducing the duration of break though migraines.
04/25/01
- Poetry Gives Judges a Headache!
Check the stats on the impact
of headache/migraine AND view all the entries in our First Annual "You're
Not Alone" Poetry Contest. The poems submitted were all so marvelous that
choosing gave the judges a headache!
04/18/01
- Don't "Spring" Into a Problem
Spring!
It's a beautiful, wondrous season of birth and rebirth, of daffodils and robins,
of looking forward to the summer. It's also a time when it's appropriate to
remember some possible headache/migraine triggers of the two seasons. Here are
some reminders.
04/10/01
- REVIEW: Clinical Pharmacology made Incredible Easy!
This book has come to my
rescue to learn more about how and why drugs work! It is written clearly,
concisely, and in terms that are understandable. While the tone is kept light,
it is packed with information that makes it a superlative reference book.
04/03/01
- Drug Terminology — What the...?
Receptors, inhibitors, half-life, neurotransmitters...
The
deeper the discussion gets, the more confusing the terms. Let's explore some of them!
03/28/01
- Time for a New Doc?
There are times when it's something to consider. If your doctor is
dispensing incorrect information, your communication with him/her isn't good, or
if your treatment isn't progressing, it may be time.
03/21/01
- Migraineurs As Artists
The
National Headache Foundation has announced their third annual Migraine
Masterpieces Art Contest. This year's theme is "Images of Migraine."
The contest is open to all diagnosed migraineurs in the U.S., and is meant to
raise awareness of migraine as a treatable illness.
03/13/01
- 5-HTP: Check Before You Swallow
5-HTP is a
potentially valuable dietary supplement that promotes the body's production of
serotonin. It's important, however, to treat such supplements as you would any
other drug.
03/06/01
- Migraines, not really "headaches"
When people
who don't have migraines don't understand, it can be a problem. Let's start by
realizing that migraines really aren't headaches.
02/27/01
- REVIEW: The Women's Migraine Survival Guide
The Right
Doctor, Migraine and Pregnancy, Management at Work and Home, and more. A superb book
written by a doctor who really "gets it."
02/20/01
- Let's Study Kids' Headaches
Children's
headaches can be so difficult, especially when they can't tell us what's wrong.
Let's take a look at the different types that affect children and teens.
02/13/01
- Narcotic OxyContin: Savior or Killer?
It's a life
saver for those with chronic pain, but now it's become a favorite of drug
abusers, and it's killing people. How will this affect those who legitimately
need it?
02/06/01
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Noteworthy: January, 2001. Short
items worthy of interest
Diagnosis Delay in
Cluster Headaches, Chronic Daily Headache
Increases Risk of Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Medication
Misuse and Insomnia, Elderly Patients = Management Challenges.
01/30/01 -
Tension-Type Headache, Most Common of
All
They're often
described as feeling "like a vise around your head," and they account
for more than three-quarters of all headaches. Exploring TTH, tension-type
headaches.
01/23/01 -
This Week's Focus? YOU!
About
Headaches/Migraine is online to provide information and support to people who
have to endure headaches and for those who care about them. Now that the site
has been going for several months, it's time to get input from YOU about how
we're doing. So, don't be bashful. Click that link, and tell me!
01/16/01 -
4 Family and Friends of Headachers
If you care about someone with
headaches, YOU need support to. New sections have been added to our site and our
forum to offer information and support to help you also. Please join us.
01/09/01 -
Providers Ordered To Treat Pain
JCAHO's new Pain Management
Standards went into effect Jan. 1, requiring accredited organizations to
properly assess and manage pain or risk losing accreditation. The guidelines
state, "Patients
have the right to appropriate assessment and management of pain."
01/02/01
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Jeannette says, "Thanks a Million!"
Our heads may
hurt, but our community is healthy. Here are some excerpts from our forum and
our "You're Not Alone" visitors' sharings to show what YOU'VE had to
say recently.
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