Complementary therapies are commonly sought for treatment of pediatric headache by primary care physicians, specialists, and parents alike. Herein, we describe the use of nutraceuticals, manual therapies, and acupuncture for…
Introduction Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a 37 amino acid long protein with a strong role in the pathophysiology of migraine. CGRP’s other roles in the body include acting as…
Behavioral headache management is central to a comprehensive care plan for children and adolescents with primary headaches. In fact, The American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society practice guidelines…
Injection strategies are important for clinicians and families alike to be aware of in the armamentarium of headache prevention. These are often considered when other natural, integrative, and oral medication…
Introduction to preventive therapy Preventive treatment is an important aspect in the management of migraine, whether in children, adolescents, or adults. Treatment options include pharmacologic interventions, nutraceuticals, neuromodulation devices, and…
Introduction to intravenous headache treatments for patients and families A good acute treatment plan for migraine at home consists of quick hydration with electrolyte solution (sports drink) and appropriately dosed…
Acute exacerbations in headache are often overwhelming and difficult to cope with for children. Medications may not always be effective and it can take time before children feel their impact….
Treatments for when symptoms are acting up What patients and families need to know about acute treatments Non-medication options There ☆ Editor’s Note: The acute treatment of migraine is a…
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and headache Introduction POTS is a clinical syndrome that has heterogeneous causes and often manifests with multi-system complaints but are not limited to fatigue, lightheadedness,…
