Migraine & Pregnancy: What to Expect
For the majority of women with migraine, they can expect their migraines to greatly improve during pregnancy. This improvement …
By Dr Hutchinson4 years ago
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By Dr Hutchinson4 years ago
Making the Decision to See a Headache Specialist
A common question that arises for headache patients, including migraine, is when to see a headache specialist as opposed …
By Dr Hutchinson5 years ago
Epidural for Childbirth and Migraine: What is the Connection?
The use of an epidural for anesthesia during delivery is used by over 50% of women in labor in …
By Dr Hutchinson5 years ago
Short-Term Option for Migraine Prevention: Frova
For many women with migraine, their menstrual migraines are the most disabling. Research shows that menstrual migraine headaches last …
By Dr Hutchinson6 years ago
Book Excerpt: The Woman’s Guide to Managing Migraine
The following is an excerpt From: The Woman’s Guide to Managing Migraine: Understanding the Hormone Connection to …
By Dr Hutchinson6 years ago
Expert Answer: Migraine and Menopause
Fortunately, migraines will go away or improve in 2/3 of women entering menopause naturally. Natural (also referred to as spontaneous) …
By Dr Hutchinson6 years ago
Expert Answer: Hysterectomy and migraines
Women often ask me if a hysterectomy will cure them of their disabling menstrual migraines. They are often at …
By Dr Hutchinson6 years ago
Expert Review: Surgery and Migraine
I am skeptical of anyone who claims to be able to cure migraines with a surgical approach. At the same …
By Dr Hutchinson6 years ago
Expert Answer: Birth Control & Migraine Prevention
Question: Can birth control help treat my migraines? Is there a particular type of birth control I should consider? If …
By Dr Hutchinson7 years ago
Expert Answer: Migraine & Fibromyalgia
Question: What medications are effective for both chronic migraine and fibromialgia? There are 3 medications that are FDA-approved for fibromyalgia. …
By Dr Hutchinson7 years ago
Expert Answer: Cleft Lip/Palate & Migraine
Question: Is there any relationship between cleft lip /palate and migraine? There is no published evidence that being born …
By Dr Hutchinson7 years ago
Expert Answer: Hair Dye & Migraines
Question: Will dying my hair make my migraines worse? It is hard to predict whether dying your hair will …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Opinion: Recent Genetic Research & Migraine
The exact cause of migraine is unknown but genetics is thought to play an important role. Migraines tend to run …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Answer: NSAIDs for migraine
Question: A few years ago I suffered a sports/medicine related knee injury and was on Voltaren for 2 years. During …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Answer: Experiencing unusual smells or tastes
See also Migraine Triggers Migraine Symptoms Olfactory Hallucinations Ask the Experts Question: Have …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Opinion: “Evidence for vascular factor in migraine”
Expert Opinion on the Journal Article “Evidence for vascular factor in migraine” This published study shows that dilation (enlargement) of …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Answer: How will infertility treatment affect my migraines?
Infertility medications, in general, work to trigger ovulation. Ovulation creates the development of an ovarian follicle (egg) that be fertilized …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
What is the difference between a primary and secondary headache?
A primary headache is a headache that is due to the headache condition itself and not due to another cause. …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Expert Answer: How can I manage my migraines during pregnancy?
Fortunately, migraines improve for most women during pregnancy. This is especially true for women who have migraine without aura. The …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago
Serene Branson & Complex Migraine: Unraveling the Mystery
Serene Branson had a complex or “complicated” migraine as witnessed by many of us. By now most of us have …
By Dr Hutchinson8 years ago