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Highlights from the past 3 Months (January 2012 edition)

James — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:00:55 +0000

You’re the kind of person who just wants to read the highlights. Well, here they are – the most popular posts from the past 90 days. The most popular first…

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All-Time Highlights (2011 edition)

James — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:48:46 +0000

While we’re at it, let’s look at the most popular posts overall here at Headache and Migraine News.

Admittedly, I left out a few that aren’t as relevant anymore. But the vast majority are still current – so here they are, the top 10:

Get a Headache after Working Out? You thought you were getting on the road to better health – but instead, you get a headache after working out. The irony is that many people want to exercise so that they get fewer headaches or migraine attacks. And suddenly it looks like the opposite!
The NTI-tss device5 Signs You have Retinal Migraine A diagnosis of retinal migraine may be more and more common, but there’s still confusion over what exactly it is. There are five signs that you can use to tell if you have retinal migraine, but don’t miss the important warning at the end…
Migraine and Magnesium – new study Is there a migraine magnesium connection? Could you lower your risk of a migraine attack by taking a magnesium supplement? A new study suggests that the answer is yes.
Demerol for Migraine in the Emergency room If you end up in the emergency room here in North America, and you’re diagnosed with migraine, there’s a very good chance you’ll end up with an injection. That injection is usually something called Demerol, or meperidine hydrochloride. But is that the best way to go? [Note: That's becoming a lot less common now - but that sparked a lot of discussion as you'll see!]
What is Migraine? (the scientific story) We talk a lot about migraine here, but it’s time to ask the basic question – what is migraine? Today we’re going to take a look at some cutting-edge research, and ask the question from a scientific point of view. When someone has a migraine attack, what exactly is going on? And what do we mean when we say someone has migraine?
Symptoms of Abdominal Migraine The symptoms of abdominal migraine regularly confuse doctors. It’s surprisingly common in children, so it’s equally surprising that so many people have never even heard of it!
First Migraine then Bloodshot Eye – What’s up? So you had what seemed to be a migraine attack. First migraine then bloodshot eye. A bloodshot eye? Is that a symptoms of migraine?
DHE Migraine Treatment: Why some people still use it To get some background on DHE migraine treatment, we need to go back to the days before DHE, or dihydroergotamine, was used. It was actually in 1925 that the first migraine patient got an injection of ergotamine tartrate. It worked – stopping the migraine that just wasn’t going away.
Is High Blood Pressure Causing My Headache? It seems intuitive that high blood pressure, or hypertension, would cause headache. After all, we often associate headaches with our blood vessels, especially headaches with pounding pain.
Is a Deviated Septum giving you a headache? Recently I got an email from Scott, who had just been diagnosed with a "deviated septum". He has daily headaches, and was wondering if a deviated septum could be responsible.

I hope some of those are useful to you. Come back next year for more!

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Highlights from 2011

James — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:25:20 +0000

It’s a good time of the year to look back at some of the posts that have been most popular with our visitors during 2011. Here are some highlights. Since we have so much ground to cover, I’m listing the top 15 – most popular first.

Incidentally, it’s great to see that two guest posts made the top 15 – since I hope to have more of these in 2012.

Are Migraines Dangerous? Are migraines dangerous? When you start getting all those crazy symptoms of migraine, not to mention the explosive, drilling, pulsating pain, it’s easy to start wondering what kind of damage it’s doing to your body. Will I have brain damage? Is this going to cause mental illness? Do I have a tumour?
The Secret of Precision Tinted Glasses A new study is helping us understand why precision tinted lenses help some fight migraine attacks.
Vasodilation and Migraine – The fall of a theory Blood vessels have sometimes been described as "smart pipes". Not only does blood move through them, they are also involved directly in controlling the rate of flow. They can get bigger and smaller, processes known as vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
How Do We End the Pain of Migraine? (Guest post) Cathy Glaser, President of the Migraine Research Foundation, was kind enough to write this note to you all. Feel free to share it with family and friends. Thank you so much for your support of migraine research!
Guest Post: Diabetes and Headaches Today I would like to welcome Erich Y. Schultz, J.D., M.B.A., who will be telling us a little about the diabetes and headaches connection. Here he is!
Could Botox Fight Low Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Headaches? Low Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure Headaches can be tricky to diagnose and difficult to treat. Could Botox (Botulinum Toxin A) provide relief for some?
But my doctor says…. (retinal migraine and dealing with different diagnosis) Recently we have had some discussion on the post about retinal migraine. Many of the comments revolve around what exactly a "retinal migraine" is – which, of course, was why I brought the topic up in the first place.
Is Migraine a "Symptom" of Fibromyalgia? I was recently doing some reading on fibromyalgia, and noticed something interesting. Once in a while migraine is listed as a symptom of fibromyalgia.
I Call It Migraine So what do you call that weird disease where people get these attacks that can be so debilitating and…
Botox and Quality of Life: Does it really help? Of course there is no treatment that helps everyone, but another study (published in Neurology) has shown that Botox treatment for migraine does help some – and help them in real ways.
A Blood Test For Migraine? What if you could have a simple blood test done which could confirm your diagnosis of migraine – and also put you on the road to proper treatment?
To Flush or not to Flush: Disposing of Medicine This may or may not be news to you, but a lot of people meticulously flush their unused and/or expired medication down the toilet. But recently the practice has come under fire, and the public is being encouraged to dispose of their medicine in other ways. But what way is really the best?
Pycnogenol: A Quiet Campaign Back in early 2007 we talked about Pycnogenol, a supplement taken from pine bark extract (a European pine called the Landes Pine). Since then, you haven’t heard a lot about Pycnogenol in migraine circles. However, that is not a sign that the research has stopped.
Are Your Supplements and Vitamins Shortening Your Life? A study of 38,000 women suggests that taking certain vitamins may shorten your life. Supposed culprits included migraine-fighting magnesium. So the question is – could that migraine-fighter be killing you?
Why Migralex was Developed This is a very brief video from Dr. Alexander Mauskop of the New York Headache Clinic explaining why Migralex was developed. Migralex is an abortive that many of you are familiar with. It’s been helpful for many people with migraine and headache, and it’s available without a prescription.

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (December 2011 edition)

James — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:19:05 +0000

If you just want to catch the highlights, here are the ten posts from the past three months that have been most popular with visitors to Headache and Migraine News. The most popular posts come first.

Botox and Quality of Life: Does it really help? Of course there is no treatment that helps everyone, but another study (published in Neurology) has shown that Botox treatment for migraine does help some – and help them in real ways….
To Flush or not to Flush: Disposing of Medicine This may or may not be news to you, but a lot of people meticulously flush their unused and/or expired medication down the toilet. But recently the practice has come under fire, and the public is being encouraged to dispose of their medicine in other ways. But what way is really the best?
A Blood Test For Migraine? What if you could have a simple blood test done which could confirm your diagnosis of migraine – and also put you on the road to proper treatment?
Pycnogenol: A Quiet Campaign Back in early 2007 we talked about Pycnogenol, a supplement taken from pine bark extract (a European pine called the Landes Pine). Since then, you haven’t heard a lot about Pycnogenol in migraine circles. However, that is not a sign that the research has stopped…
Lily’s Mom Dr. Edmund Messina is back – once again wanting to spread the word about headache, migraine, and the situations that people have to deal with in the midst of chronic illness…
Are Your Supplements and Vitamins Shortening Your Life? A study of 38,000 women suggests that taking certain vitamins may shorten your life. Supposed culprits included migraine-fighting magnesium. So the question is – could that migraine-fighter be killing you?
Why Migralex was Developed This is a very brief video from Dr. Alexander Mauskop of the New York Headache Clinic explaining why Migralex was developed. Migralex is an abortive that many of you are familiar with. It’s been helpful for many people with migraine and headache, and it’s available without a prescription…
Too Much Tylenol – Over Time? Hopefully most people are aware of the dangers of taking too much paracetamol / acetaminophen. Sometimes people are taking different products that both contain acetaminophen – and inadvertently take too much. It can be very dangerous…
Canada: Botox Approved for Chronic Migraine In a step forward for Botox in Canada, Health Canada approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for treatment of chronic migraine…
Sinus Headache – Did You Really Beat It? Pain around the sinus cavity. Congestion. Post-nasal drip. Fatigue. You’re feeling hot, and you have a headache…

For those of you celebrating the coming of the Christ – Merry Christmas! And to everyone – may you have a great week, with fewer headaches and joy shared with friends!

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (November 2011 edition)

James — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:50:37 +0000

Haven’t had a chance to read a lot of posts over the last few months? No problem – here are some of the highlights, posts that have been most popular with our visitors. Take a look and catch up on what everyone is talking about…

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (October 2011 edition) (1 day late)

James — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:06:07 +0000

All right, so this fall has been weird and I haven’t been able to post as much as I would like. Still, thousands of people are visiting and many are leaving comments – so I thought I’d stop by today and let you know what posts have been the most popular lately! Of course, I’m a day late posting these for October!

Here are the posts that have been most popular over the past three months – the most popular first – enjoy!

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (October 2011 edition) (1 day late)

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (September 2011 edition)

James — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:50:22 +0000

These are some of the posts that have been popular with you over the past three months. Now I notice that the posts asking for your tips are getting a lot of attention – but very few people are sharing their tips! So click the link and give us some of your ideas. Here’s the list, with the most popular posts listed first…

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (September 2011 edition)

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (August 2011 edition)

James — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:40:24 +0000

Here are the posts from the past three months that have been most popular with our visitors. Be sure to check the comments too – some great discussions have started. It’s quite an eclectic mix of information this month – hopefully something useful for everyone!

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (August 2011 edition)

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (July 2011 edition)

James — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:31:58 +0000

Which posts have been most popular with our visitors over the last three months? If you’ve missed out and want to get some highlights, now’s your chance! Here’s the top ten, most popular first…

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (July 2011 edition)

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (June 2011 edition)

James — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:59:50 +0000

In case you’ve missed them, here are some of our reader’s favourite posts from the last three months! The most popular posts are listed first. Thanks for stopping by!

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Highlights from the past 3 Months (June 2011 edition)