Thoughts and information about the latest news in the world of migraine, cluster headache and other headache treatment around the world.
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New guidelines have just come out based on the evidence we currently have for migraine treatment. We’ll talk about some of the guidelines in a moment, but first there are some key things to remember. Caution: Dangerous Waters Ahead! These guidelines were created by checking out the studies that have been published to date. This [...]
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Yesterday Dr. Alexander Mauskop reported on a man who has been taking Botox and magnesium for cluster headaches for three years. He’s found it very helpful, although the treatment is not alone. Here’s what he’s taking: verapamil intravenous magnesium (every 3 weeks to one month) Botox injections (every 2-4 months, usually between 2-3) To take [...]
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Using ketamine for pain is not a new idea. But I think we’re going to see it get an increasing amount of attention in the months ahead. A few weeks ago, NPR featured a news story on the use of ketamine for depression. Ketamine, originally developed as a human anaesthetic, has since been used for [...]
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Lasmiditan is a new drug that is being investigated for the treatment of migraine attacks. It’s in a new class of drugs known as ditans, which are serotonin receptor agonists that selectively bind to the 5-HT1F receptor. Lasmiditan has been the subject of numerous studies already. The advantage of Lasmiditan is that it doesn’t seem [...]
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In the video below, researcher Dr. Julie Wieseler discusses new research into the opioid medications. Opioids include medications such as codeine and meperidine (Demerol). They’re common when it comes to migraine treatment, but they’re also highly suspect when it comes to Medication Overuse Headache (MOH). Meaning – taking them for migraine symptoms can temporarily help, [...]
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