A recently published study explored the unique character of cluster headache in women. Cluster in women has not been studied a lot because it’s so rare. In fact, cluster in men is rare, but it’s much more common in men than in women. So how are woman clusterheads unique? Here are a few of the findings: [...]
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 [...]
by James on 30 March 2012
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 [...]
by James on 20 January 2012
The National Headache Foundation (US) will be hosting a chat session focused on cluster headache this coming Tuesday. You need to sign up to be involved, because the number of participants will be limited. Special guest will be Dr. Frederick G. Freitag, Medical Director of Baylor University Medical Center’s Comprehensive Headache Center in Dallas, TX. [...]
by James on 19 January 2012
I was recently sent this infographic from The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Infographics can be useful summaries. But sometimes when we summarize information, we can miss important things. How do you think this infographic does? Source: Mount Sinai Medical Center