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Expert Review: Acupuncture in children

December 16th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
In a recently published study Canadian researchers examined the safety of acupuncture in children. They reviewed 37 studies which included 1,422 children treated for various conditions, including migraines. Their conclusion was that... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Migraine, narcotics, & rebound headaches

December 12th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: Is it possible for a patient that has been on narcotics for 10 plus years to suddenly have rebound headaches? Or would it have been a symptom after taking then let’s... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Magnesium for Migraine

September 27th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: How is magnesium used to help with migraines? How do I know if I’m deficient and how much should I take? What are the side effects? Migraine is known to have... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Migraine & trigeminal neuralgia

August 10th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: Is there a link between migraines and trigeminal neuralgia? See Also Living with Migraine Migraine and Stroke Migraine and Heart Disease Migraine and Depression Trigeminal neuralgia (also called tic douloureux)is a... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Leg and back pain with migraine

June 10th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: The worst part about my 15 year old’s migraines is the leg and back pain she has for 4-5 days afterward. Have you ever heard of this before? Leg and back... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Sensation of heat during migraine attack

May 2nd, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: Is it normal to feel “heat” at the location of my head pain during a migraine? I sometimes mistake it for a fever but when I check my temperature it is... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Blood Platelet Count & Migraines

April 21st, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: What does blood platelet count have to do with Migraines? Platelets are indeed involved in the development of migraines. They tend to become sticky and release serotonin which is intimately involved... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Acupuncture for migraine

April 12th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Question: I am trying acupunture for a second time in a community setting. They acupuncturist suggested it would take a year for improvement? Is there any efficacy to this long treatment? Acupuncture... READ MORE
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Gluten sensitivity and migraines

March 16th, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Over the years I have seen many patients whose headaches improved on a gluten-free diet.  Most  of these patients tested negative for gluten allergy, or celiac disease (CD). Until now, it was... READ MORE
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Expert Answer: Are there therapies for migraine patients who have Mitral Valve Prolapse & can’t tolerate triptans?

March 1st, 2011 - Posted by Dr. Alex Mauskop
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a relatively common condition which affects about 2% to 3% of the population. Most people have a mild degree of prolapse with few symptoms. When symptoms, such... READ MORE
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