Highlights

The world is fighting COVID-19, but we’re still fighting migraine! Here are the posts that have been the most popular lately – check out what you’ve missed that may be helpful to you:

• Ubrelvy – Fast Facts about the New Migraine Drug
• A Green Lamp for Migraine?
• Cannabis, Alcohol, and Sleep
• Tulsi Tea for Migraine
• More on Ubrelvy and Related Migraine Medications (video)

The most popular articles as we’ve left behind the 10s and entered the 20s! Here’s what guests to Headache and Migraine News have been most interested in:

• Ubrelvy – Fast Facts about the New Migraine Drug – just recently approved in the USA, here’s what you need to know.
• New Drug Coming Early 2020: Reyvow – “After many years of waiting, a completely new type of migraine drug is projected to hit local pharmacies in the USA in only a few weeks…”
• How To Quit Sugar (1) and How To Quit Sugar (2) – some tips on how to navigate a new life without refined sugars.
• More on Ubrelvy and Related Migraine Medications (video) – yes, we’ve been talking a lot about new drugs lately. But there are some significant differences between some of them.
• Botox vs. CGRP Inhibitors – the fight begins… – a little glimpse at the mix between politics, clinical trials, money, patients and doctors…

We have quite the combination of articles for this month’s list of most popular posts. New treatments, and new combinations are the highlights…

1. New Drug Coming Early 2020: Reyvow – a new type of migraine drugs – a class known as “ditans” – coming to a pharmacy near you…
2. How To Quit Sugar (2) – but wait – did everyone miss part 1? How To Quit Sugar (1)
3. Combining CGRP Inhibitors with – Botox – yes, Botox just wants to get involved with everything.
4. A Weight Loss Drug for Migraine? – It sounds like a great combination, but what’s the story behind this drug that’s being tested now?
5. Vibration Therapy – Drug Free Relief? – An unusual treatment, but it may be more common than you think.

Everybody’s doing it. Everybody is looking back at the decade, so why can’t we? 🙂

Listing the most popular articles of the decade is a bit dangerous, because what is “popular” does not mean most important. It has a lot to do with the whims to search engines, and who happened to link to what. So sometimes “popular” posts over such a long period of time may be pretty niche.

But it’s still fun to see… so here we go! Most popular first:

1. Aura Eye Symptoms – Have You Seen THIS?!: This is quite simply a quick discussion of visual aura. But aura can be so interesting/frightening/disabling that this post led to a host of comments and discussion. Check it out!
2. Nortriptyline for Chronic Pain: Another post that generated a lot of discussion. You might also be interested in Topiramate + Nortriptyline (and another reason why treatment is not simple).
3. Getting a Headache right after Drinking Alcohol?: We’re not talking about your typical hangover here. This is a headache that strikes within two or three hours of your first sip, and it’s not normal.
4. Migraine and Histamine: Part 1: A deep dive into the topic, continuing of course in Migraine and Histamine: Part 2.
5. Why You Should Ignore the “Daith Piercings for Migraine” Hype: Yep, this article. It certainly generated a lot of discussion, but we’re still waiting to see daith piercings become a widely accepted and studied treatment. If you have some scientific info to direct us to, please go to Daith Piercing for Migraine: Resources and Updates.
6. Is Stevia giving me a Migraine Attack?: This generated a LOT of conversation, and the discussion was still going strong in 2019!
7. Headache After Eating? Common Causes and Fixes: It may be common, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Here are some things to think about if this is regularly happening to you.
8. Do Polarized Lenses make you dizzy, or give you headaches?: Some people do experience this, because people are reading and commenting.
9. Aneurysm and Headache: 9 Ways to Know if I’m in Danger: There are times when you should get checked by a doctor right away. Take time to learn the warning signs! You might also want to check out Migraine vs Brain Aneurysm – Which is it?.
10. Can I be Migraine-Free and still eat Cheese?: If you’re like me, and you love cheese, you’ll want to check this one out.

So there you go – 10 years! Thanks again for being a part of it. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go in our fight against migraine and headache!

See you in 2020!

It’s time to take a look back! Which news stories and articles were the most popular with you, visitors to Headache and Migraine News, in 2019? Here’s your chance to catch up on what you may have missed…

1. New Smartphone Controlled Migraine Device Almost Here: It is indeed – in fact, it’s already available in some areas, and it’s called Nerivio. We first started talking about Nerivio in 2017. Nerivio made it into TIME’s list of the 100 best inventions of 2019.
2. Botox Side Effects: Long Term: This study was generally good news for Botox users. However, it will help you know what to expect if you’re using Botox or considering it as a migraine treatment.
3. Just how “different” is Migraine with Aura?: We actually hear a lot of talk about the difference between migraine and migraine with aura. Should treatment priorities be different? Should patients have different expectations when it comes to treatment?
4. Watch for these Three Migraine Warning Signs: These are signs that a migraine attack may be starting. The ability to “predict” attacks may help you lessen your symptoms by acting quickly.
5. New Migraine Meds in a New Year – and should I care?: This post from a year ago discusses some of the newer migraine medications. You might also want to check out CGRP Antagonists: Not for Everyone? Experts Weigh in…
6. Eye Drops for Migraine revisited – a low-cost treatment?: Inexpensive options always get our attention – and they should. Here’s an update on a treatment that’s worth investigating.
7. Dr. Jacobson’s Relaxation Technique: An update on a classic. Have you tried it?
8. New Approaches to “Aggressive” Migraine Treatment: Aggressive treatment to break the cycle of migraine could have a lasting effect.
9. Barometric Pressure Headache – Experiencing Bad Weather?: An update on weather and migraine. (And by the way, if you contact me I might still be able to get you a migraine barometer if you’re interested in ordering.)
10. Dry Needling for Migraine: A relatively new non-drug treatment for migraine. Leave a comment on the post if you’ve tried it.

Thanks so much for visiting, commenting, and sharing posts from Headache and Migraine News! After a bit of a lull, it looks like news in the migraine and headache field is going to get even more interesting in 2020. Stay tuned!