Dr Hutchinson

Dr. Hutchinson is a headache specialist and board-certified family practice physician; she is the Director of the Orange County Migraine & Headache Center, which she founded in January 2007.

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 Hutchinson
5 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 Hutchinson
5 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 Hutchinson
5 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 Hutchinson
6 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 Hutchinson
6 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 Hutchinson
6 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 Hutchinson
6 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 Hutchinson
7 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 Hutchinson
7 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 years ago

Expert Answer: Experiencing unusual smells or tastes

See also Migraine Triggers Migraine Symptoms Olfactory Hallucinations Ask the Experts Question: Have …

By Dr Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 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 Hutchinson
8 years ago

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