Headache Prevention
Diagnosing and treating headache disorders is only part of the picture. Once the diagnosis is made, there are several methods in common use to prevent headache episodes. Prevention is a key element in treating head pain disorders.
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Preventing Chronic TTH and Migraine With Namenda
Another medication can now be added to the growing list of medications shown to be effective for prevention of headaches and Migraine. Namenda (memantine), approved for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the alzheimer's type has been shown effective in a small, open-label trial.
Another medication can now be added to the growing list of medications shown to be effective for prevention of headaches and Migraine. Namenda (memantine), approved for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the alzheimer's type has been shown effective in a small, open-label trial.
Botox for Head Pain, Largest Study Yet
The results of the largest study to date regarding Botox and a headache and Migraine preventive are out: Botulinum toxin type A, brand name Botox®, is an effective preventative therapy for headache and Migraine pain in chronic sufferers, according to the largest study performed to date, presented at the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS).
The results of the largest study to date regarding Botox and a headache and Migraine preventive are out: Botulinum toxin type A, brand name Botox®, is an effective preventative therapy for headache and Migraine pain in chronic sufferers, according to the largest study performed to date, presented at the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS).
Neurontin: Good Medicine or Bad News?
There's been some controversy about Neurontin (gabapentin), a medication that is being prescribed off-label for prevention of cluster headaches and Migraine attacks. It's important to recognize what the controversy actually entails and be able to separate it from the positive clinical information about Neurontin.
There's been some controversy about Neurontin (gabapentin), a medication that is being prescribed off-label for prevention of cluster headaches and Migraine attacks. It's important to recognize what the controversy actually entails and be able to separate it from the positive clinical information about Neurontin.
Chronic Daily Headache and Snoring
A study has shown that snoring is more prevalent in those with chronic daily headaches than in those who experience occasional episodic headaches.
A study has shown that snoring is more prevalent in those with chronic daily headaches than in those who experience occasional episodic headaches.
Headache/Migraine Care: As it SHOULD Be
People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache disorders often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment. Headache specialists and clinics can be the answer.
People with Migraine Disease, Cluster Headaches, and other headache disorders often encounter problems getting proper and respectful treatment. Headache specialists and clinics can be the answer.