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chronic migraine

What is Transformed Migraine?

by James on 20 August 2010

Transformed Migraine is another older term that isn’t used as often anymore.  What used to be called transformed migraine or evolutive migraine can now actually be called several different things, depending on the diagnosis. The most basic diagnosis is chronic migraine.  Transformed migraine (TM) referred to patients who had migraine symptoms very frequently or even [...]

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Two Botox Studies Published (and it’s good news for Botox)

by James on 24 March 2010

On March 17th 2010, the journal Cephalalgia published two studies on Botox from the PREEMPT 1 and 2 trials.  These are both phase 3 studies, and it’s still looking good for Botox. Both of the trials were for chronic migraine sufferers.  The patients were given Botox injections every 12 weeks. The PREEMPT 1 trial found [...]

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When Menstrually Related Migraine isn’t Alone

by James on 6 April 2009

Menstrual Migraine is usually split into two categories.  First, True Menstrual Migraine which, at least 90% of the time, hits during your period.  Second, Menstrually Related Migraine (MRM), which can occur other times of the month, but do seem to be related to hormonal changes. Obviously the second category is a lot more vague.  Are all [...]

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Simple surgery for chronic headache

by James on 18 February 2008

Photo courtesy of allspice1 A simple surgery is being researched that may bring significant relief to those suffering from chronic headaches.  The small trial showed an increase in "quality of life" of 250% over 12 months. The study involved 42 women and 13 men with chronic migraine.  What was done?  Certain superficial blood vessels on [...]

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