Posts tagged as:

valproic acid

Is Valproic Acid Helpful for Acute Confusional Migraine?

by James on 6 June 2011

Valproic acid, and the related compound divalproex acid (Depakote) are very common migraine preventatives.  But their use as abortives – to kill a specific migraine attack – has never been established. However, some researches still see possibilities, especially in the emergency room. One case in Israel concerned an adolescent with Acute Confusional Migraine (ACM).  This is [...]

{ 0 comments }

Visual Snow and Persistent Migraine Aura – tests and treatments

by James on 26 January 2010

In the last post we introduced two concepts – visual snow (VS) and persistent migraine aura (PMA).  The first is a specific symptom which can have a number of causes; the second a diagnosis which can include the first. First, persistent migraine aura (PMA) is diagnosed when other causes are ruled out.  But as we’ve [...]

{ 120 comments }