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Migraine Prevention
Diagnosing and treating Migraine disease 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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Dehydration: What a Pain!
The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in. Learning to prevent and to recognize dehydration are essential. Don't let dehydration ruin your fun or make you more ill. Remember to take in as much fluid as you're losing each day.
The human body is 65% water. Simply put, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body, when we lose more water than we take in. Learning to prevent and to recognize dehydration are essential. Don't let dehydration ruin your fun or make you more ill. Remember to take in as much fluid as you're losing each day.
PFO and Migraine: ESCAPE Study Beginning
More clinical trials are beginning to continue investigating the link between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and Migraine. The ESCAPE trial is a controlled study to determine if PFO closures will reduce the frequency of Migraine attacks enough to be a therapy option for patients with Migraine disease.
More clinical trials are beginning to continue investigating the link between patent foramen ovale (PFO) and Migraine. The ESCAPE trial is a controlled study to determine if PFO closures will reduce the frequency of Migraine attacks enough to be a therapy option for patients with Migraine disease.
Frova Shown Effective for Preventing Menstrual Migraine
Endo Pharmaceuticals has released data from the second Phase III study of Frova® prevention of menstrual Migraine. This study corroborates the findings of a prior study published in 2004. With two successful Phase III trials, Endo expects to file with the FDA to seek of Frova® for the prevention of menstrual Migraine.
Endo Pharmaceuticals has released data from the second Phase III study of Frova® prevention of menstrual Migraine. This study corroborates the findings of a prior study published in 2004. With two successful Phase III trials, Endo expects to file with the FDA to seek of Frova® for the prevention of menstrual Migraine.
A Brain In the Gut? A Tie To Migraine?
We know that Migraine is a genetic neurological disease. But, we also know that no one body system operates independently of the others. Recent reading as well as my experiences with Migraine and those of other Migraineurs have me contemplating the relationship of our digestive system to Migraine disease.
We know that Migraine is a genetic neurological disease. But, we also know that no one body system operates independently of the others. Recent reading as well as my experiences with Migraine and those of other Migraineurs have me contemplating the relationship of our digestive system to Migraine disease.
Medications for Headache and Migraine Prevention
For those of us with frequent headaches or Migraine attacks, preventive medications are often a good option. There are over 100 medications and supplements that can be used and nearly endless combinations of them. The list is ever-evolving, and will this one will be updated regularly.
For those of us with frequent headaches or Migraine attacks, preventive medications are often a good option. There are over 100 medications and supplements that can be used and nearly endless combinations of them. The list is ever-evolving, and will this one will be updated regularly.
MIST Trial Results In: 37% Reduction In Migraine Burden
The results are in on the MIST (Migraine Intervention with STARFlex® Technology) study, the British double-blind study designed to evaluate the effect of PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure on Migraine. The MIST results indicated an approximate 37% reduction in Migraine burden (number of headaches multiplied by the length, in hours of headache) in those patients who received a STARFlex® implant.
The results are in on the MIST (Migraine Intervention with STARFlex® Technology) study, the British double-blind study designed to evaluate the effect of PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure on Migraine. The MIST results indicated an approximate 37% reduction in Migraine burden (number of headaches multiplied by the length, in hours of headache) in those patients who received a STARFlex® implant.
MIST II Begins: Testing the PFO/Migraine Connection
NMT Medical, Inc. has now initiated enrollment in its PFO/Migraine clinical study in the United States. The study, named MIST II Migraine Intervention with STARFlex® Technology), will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of NMT's proprietary STARFlex® implant technology for the treatment and prevention of Migraine attacks in patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
NMT Medical, Inc. has now initiated enrollment in its PFO/Migraine clinical study in the United States. The study, named MIST II Migraine Intervention with STARFlex® Technology), will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of NMT's proprietary STARFlex® implant technology for the treatment and prevention of Migraine attacks in patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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.
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.
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.
Frova for Menstrually Associated Migraine
Two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Headache Society showed that Frova (frovatriptan) is effective as a preventive medication for menstrually Associated Migraine. Frova does not seem to induce rebound headaches. It's efficacy is not affected by the use of oral contraceptives.
Two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Headache Society showed that Frova (frovatriptan) is effective as a preventive medication for menstrually Associated Migraine. Frova does not seem to induce rebound headaches. It's efficacy is not affected by the use of oral contraceptives.
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).
Topamax for Prevention: Proper Dosage and Taper
Topamax (topiramate), a medication originally developed for seizure control, has been prescribed for several years now for prevention of cluster headaches and Migraine attacks. Here's important information about how to best use this medication.
Topamax (topiramate), a medication originally developed for seizure control, has been prescribed for several years now for prevention of cluster headaches and Migraine attacks. Here's important information about how to best use this medication.
Coenzyme Q10 as a Migraine Preventive
In a trial of coenzyme Q10, 61.3% of the patients treated had a greater than 50% reduction in number of days with Migraine. Less than 1% reported any side effects.
In a trial of coenzyme Q10, 61.3% of the patients treated had a greater than 50% reduction in number of days with Migraine. Less than 1% reported any side effects.
AMPP Study: Migraine Preventives Underused
Results from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention (AMPP) Study indicate that 40 percent of Migraine sufferers – or nearly 12 million people – could benefit from preventive therapies. Of Migraine sufferers in the study, only one in five Americans currently uses preventive therapies, however, millions could benefit from these treatments.
Results from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention (AMPP) Study indicate that 40 percent of Migraine sufferers – or nearly 12 million people – could benefit from preventive therapies. Of Migraine sufferers in the study, only one in five Americans currently uses preventive therapies, however, millions could benefit from these treatments.
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.