Spinal Headaches...The head pain results if the needle accidentally passes through the dura matter which covers the spinal cord, which causes the leakage.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine)...Fioricet is a combination prescription drug that includes acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital. It is used to relieve tension headaches and can also be prescribed to treat mild to moderate migraine... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Medical Review Board...acute emergency room visits, neonatal care, intensive cardiac care, and treatment of blood/cancer diseases.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)...Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been around for centuries and are some of the oldest and most widely used medications. In fact, 3500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Numbness and Tingling...migraine symptoms include: Treatments that may help prevent aura and migraine symptoms include: If you experience any of the following, get medical care... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Caffeine and Migraine...Some people with migraine find a strong cup of coffee helps stop their attacks or reduces head pain.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Health Resources...You may worry about whether you can keep your job, see your friends, take care of your family, or even take care of yourself. You are not alone.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Preventive Migraine Treatments...Preventative migraine treatments are meant to reduce the number, severity, and duration of migraine attacks. Preventative methods may also be used during a migraine attack to help your acute treatment... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Reyvow (lasmiditan)...Reyvow(lasmiditan) is a prescription drug used for the acute treatment (also known as abortive or rescue medication) of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Reyvow is a type of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Anticonvulsant and Antiepileptic Drugs...Antiepileptic drugs are medicines used to help treat epilepsy or seizures. They are also called anticonvulsants or antiseizure drugs. While these medicines are often used to treat seizures, they also... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Triptans...Triptans are a type of medicine used to treat migraine attacks. Triptans do not prevent most attacks. Instead, the drugs are used as an acute treatment. That means triptans are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Spinal Tap - Lumbar puncture...During the procedure a needle is inserted into the spinal cord to remove a bit of fluid for testing.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
gammaCore Sapphire™...Many remained pain-free for 48 hours.Prescription drug treatment has been the standard of care for most migraine attacks. gammaCore offers alternative... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Beta-Blockers...Beta-blockers are a type of medicine commonly used to treat high blood pressure. But beta-blockers can also be an effective migraine preventive treatment. Beta-blockers are taken by mouth every day... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Acute Migraine Treatments...Acute migraine treatments are used to stop a migraine attack or get relief from symptoms. If the treatment is a drug, it may also be called an "abortive" or “rescue”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
DHE (dihydroergotamine) and ergotamine...Dihydroergotamine mesylate (DHE) and ergotamine tartrate (ET) belong to a class of drugs known as ergot alkaloids. They are also called ergots or ergot derivatives. Ergots are some of the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Applying for Social Security Disability...10 Things You Should Know About Chronic Migraines and Applying for Social Security Disability Social Security does not care how sick you are; rather... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Meningitis & Encephalitis Headaches...Primary encephalitis occurs when there is a direct viral infection of the brain and spinal cord.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Talking to children...That’s why it’s important to discuss with young people how they feel in order to give them appropriate care.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later