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Alexander Mauskop

Botox and Magnesium for Cluster Headache?

by James on 10 April 2012

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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Botox, or onabotulinumtoxinA, is an emerging and at times controversial treatment for migraine.  Many patients have found relief through Botox treatment, although others have found that it wasn’t very helpful for them.  Par for the course when it comes to migraine treatment. But just why does Botox help – at least some patients? The most obvious [...]

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A Blood Test For Migraine?

by James on 5 December 2011

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? True, scientific, individualized treatment is something we’ve been promised for years – but still there’s no good genetic test or blood test or any other kind of [...]

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Why Migralex was Developed

by James on 21 November 2011

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. Migralex works well for some because the whole is [...]

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1% Thursday:  Watch out for Water

by James on 19 August 2010

…watch out for water that’s where it shouldn’t be. Water around the house that’s where it shouldn’t be is an excellent way to invite contaminants.  Little contaminants can add up to big headaches, pardon the expression.  I’m talking about mold, yeast, dust mites – all kinds of unfriendly things. What about humidity?  If there’s high [...]

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